Squelch Adjustment - Vertex Standard SPIRIT VXA-710 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. VXA-
710 does not permit entry of an FM BC band fre-
quency while operating in the AIR band).
You may also turn the
top panel's DIAL selec-
tor knob to choose the
desired operating fre-
quency. The channel fre-
quency 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
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
noise will now be heard,
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Squelch Adjustment

key
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and you may use this noise to set the VOL knob for
the desired audio level. Press the MONITOR 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.
Press and hold in the key for 3 seconds. This in-
stantly recalls Menu Item "SQL" on the Air Band,
Weather Channel, or BRS
Band or " F M R a d i o
SQL" on the FM BC
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
to save the new setting, then press the PTT key re-
petitively until the radio exits to normal operation.
( PWR )
key