Selecting Channel Modes, Channels; Adjusting Volume Of Loudspeaker; Adjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions - Furuno FM-8700 Operator's Manual

1.4 Selecting Channel Modes, Channels

1.5 Adjusting Volume of Loudspeaker

1.6 Adjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions

Selecting channel modes
While pressing the CHANNEL selector, press the CH16 key to
select the channel mode: International, USA (in the case of USA
channel permitted), private (if authorized), or weather mode (USA
channel permitted). The International version of the FM-8700 has
no such selection.
On the weather channel mode, a beep is emitted when the weather
alert tone is received.
Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the
authorities.
Selecting channels
Rotate the CHANNEL selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to
display desired channel in the channel No. display window.
The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker.
Adjusting squelch
The SQUELCH control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Adjust
it so that white noise heard in the loudspeaker just fades out. Per-
form this operation when no traffic is being received. AUTO squelch
automatically reduces white noise. Usually select the AUTO posi-
tion. Avoid turning the squelch too far clockwise – you may miss a
long distance communication.
Note: To obtain correct scan watch/dual watch response, adjust
the SQUELCH control precisely.
Selecting operating function
Every pressing of the SQUELCH control changes the operating
function as follows:
OFF DW SCAN
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