Adjusting The Volume - Yaesu FT-50 Instruction Manual

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Adjusting the Volume

control to
adjust the volume. If there is no signal,
you can override the squelch by holding the center
button (on the left side below the PTT switch), to
set
the volume on background noise.
Squelch Setting
second,
then turn it, if necessary, so that CDL -0 I-
is displayed.
Press the
knob again momentarily, then turn it to
set the squelch threshold (0 to 15) so the receiver
is silenced (the
PTT momentarily when done.
level, then press the PTT to save
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Squelch Sensitivity
First set the volume to mid range, then adjust the
squelch (with no signal): slightly past the point where
background noise is silenced and the green
LED is extinguished. If set higher, sensitivity to weak
signals is reduced, if set too low, "falsing" on back-
ground noise and weak stations will result.
LED turns off). Press the
and exit.
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Tuning & Direct Frequency Entry
press 8 at the lower right momentarily, and turn
the knob to select the MHz range, then wait 5
seconds or press ewj again and turn the knob to
select the frequency.
as well; just key in all the digits. For example, for
146.520 MHz enter:
If you want to enter an even whole frequency, like
140.00 MHz or 146.000 MHz, there's a shortcut,
Pressing "?"P after any entry truncates the remaining
digit places to zero:
enter 146.500
enter 146.000
enter 140.000
Transmitting
PTT (Push To Talk) and speak in a normal voice.
Keeping the transceiver a few centimeters from
your mouth will result in best audio clarity. Release
the PTT to receive again.
- The PTT switch should be pressed in-
ward and in a slightly downward direction for proper
operation. Do not press the PTT switch in an upward
direction, as this cause unreliable closure of the PTT
switch, and it may damage the rubber boot.