Adjusting The Volume; Adjusting The Squelch Level; Selecting A Frequency Band - Yaesu FTM-200DR Operating Manual

Adjusting the volume

1. Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable
level.

Adjusting the squelch level

Annoying noises can be muted when a signal cannot be detected. Normally, use the
factory settings, but adjust the squelch if noise is harsh.
1. Press the [SQL
knob to adjust to a level at which the background noise
is muted.
•
• Adjustment is possible for A band and B band.
2. After the adjustment, press the [SQL
do nothing for about 3 seconds, the SQL meter will return
to the VOL meter.
When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may become
more difficult to receive weak signals.

Selecting a Frequency Band

Press the [BAND
GRP
band.
AIR Band
144MHz Band
VHF Band
430MHz Band
UHF Band
• With the "band skip function", specific bands may be selected to be used. Even when the band
skip is set so that some frequencies cannot be selected, frequently used frequencies can be
recalled by saving them into the memory channels before setting band skip.
• In the VFO mode, press and hold the [BAND
band to set  press the DIAL knob to select the band  rotate the DIAL knob to select "ON"
(selectable) or "OFF" (not selectable)
] key, and then rotate the DIAL
BACK
appears on the display.
] key to select the desired frequency
108MHz - 137MHz
137MHz - 174MHz
174MHz - 400MHz
400MHz - 480MHz
480MHz - 999.99MHz
] key again, or
BACK
] key  rotate the DIAL knob to select the
GRP
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