A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the
squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.
To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure:
1. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to select
Set Mode Item 31:
3. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key momentarily to enable adjust-
ment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to select the desired signal strength
level for the squelch threshold (
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
The FT-252 includes feature which will display the current battery voltage.
1. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to select
Set Mode Item 12:
3. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key momentarily to display the cur-
rent DC voltage being supplied.
4. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key, followed by the PTT switch to return to normal operation.
FT-252 O
peraTing
RF Squelch
.
RF SQL
S-1
Checking the Battery Voltage
.
DC VLT
M
anual
Advanced Operation
,
,
,
,
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
,
,
, or
S-7
S-FULL
OFF
).
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