GME GA9800 Instruction Manual page 293

TURNING THE TX6200 ON OR OFF
Rotate the volume control clockwise past the 'click' to turn the TX6200 on. Rotate the control
fully counter clockwise past the click to turn the radio off.
ADJUSTING THE RECEIVER VOLUME
While receiving a signal, rotate the volume control to achieve a comfortable listening level.
If there are no signals present, press the Monitor key briefly to open the squelch, then adjust
the volume while listening to the receiver's background noise. When finished, briefly press the
Monitor key again to return the receiver to the quiet state.
Note: The minimum setting of the volume control has been factory preset so that, even with the
volume turned right down, you can still safely listen to an incoming signal with your ear against
the speaker (telephone style).
FUNCTION KEY
The F (Function) key is used to access the functions marked in Red on the four keys below the LCD.
To select a function, briefly press the F key ('F' will be displayed) then press the key labelled with the
required function. If no key is selected within 10 seconds, the radio will return to normal operation.
SQUELCH
The Squelch is used to eliminate any annoying background noise when there are no signals
present. The TX6200 features a preset Squelch system. The Squelch level has been preset to
provide optimum performance in most situations.
The Squelch can be opened or closed with the Monitor key. When the Squelch is open the
receiver's background noise can be heard, the BUSY Icon is displayed and the Indicator LED
glows GREEN. When the Squelch is closed, the radio remains quiet when there are no signals
present but any incoming signals will override the Squelch and be heard in the speaker.
To open the Squelch, briefly press the Monitor key. A low beep will be heard. If there are no
signals present you will hear the receiver's background noise.
To close the Squelch, briefly press the Monitor key again. A high beep will be heard and the
receiver will become quiet.
NOTE: If an incoming signal is very weak and is close to the minimum Squelch level, it may become
broken or "chopped" by the Squelch action. To prevent this, simply open the Squelch using the
Monitor key to allow the signal to be heard clearly. Alternatively, if this is a regular occurance, you
can adjust the preset Squelch sensitivity as described under "Menu Functions" later in this manual.
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