Squelch Adjustment - Yaesu FTA-720 Operating Manual

To set 118.275 MHz, you do not need to press the
final "5" in the frequency:
 
Note: When the entered frequency is outside of the
current operating band, the entry is ignored (i.e.
FTA-720 does not permit entry of an FM BC band
frequency while operating in the AIR band).
 You may also turn the
top panel's DIAL se-
lector knob to choose
the desired operating
frequency. The channel
frequency will appear
on the LCD.
 To change frequency in 1 MHz steps, press the
key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL selector
knob to select the MHz digit desired. Press the
key once more to resume normal channel step.
 Rotate the VOL knob
to set the volume level.
If no signal is present,
press and hold in the
MONITOR button for
2 seconds; background
n o i s e w i l l n o w b e
FTA-720 O
perATing
B
asIc
.
 
M
AnuAl
o
peratIon
heard, and you may use this noise to set the VOL
knob for the desired audio level. Press the MONI-
TOR button momentarily to silence the noise and
resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
 To turn the radio off, press and hold in the
switch for 3 seconds.

Squelch Adjustment

 Press and hold in the
instantly recalls Menu Item "SQL" on the Air Band,
Weather Channel, or
BRS Band or "FM Radio
S Q L " o n t h e F M B C
band.
 Press the key to enable adjustment of this Menu
Item.
 Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the squelch
threshold (0 - 8) so that the receiver is just silenced.
A higher number indicates that a higher signal level
is required in order to open the squelch.
 When you have made your setting, press the
key to save the new setting, then press the PTT key
repetitively until the radio exits to normal operation.
( PWR )
key for 3 seconds. This
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