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To adjust the squelch level, press and hold the VOL SQL
key. The screen displays SQL and a SQUELCH level number
(0 - 3). Use the Channel Up and Channel Down keys to
adjust the squelch level. Press and hold the VOL SQL key
again to set the squelch level and return to the main display.
# note: setting the squelch level too high may prevent you from
hearing weaker transmissions. if you are having difficulty
hearing a transmission, try setting the squelch level lower.
Changing the Channel
Press the Channel Up and Channel Down keys briefly to
scroll through the channels one channel at a time. Press and
hold the Channel Up or Channel Down key to quickly scroll
through the channels.
Making a transmission
Select the channel you want to transmit on, then press and
hold the Push to Talk key. Release the Push to Talk key
when you're finished talking to let the other party respond.
x To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations
where the Push to Talk key is pushed accidentally,
the radio limits your talk time to 5 minutes in a single
transmission.
x For the best sound quality, hold the microphone about
two inches away from your mouth.
x See the channel lists starting on page E-19 for a list of
receive-only channels.
Boosting the transmission power
In most situations, the 1 Watt transmission power is all
you need. Operating at 1W will prolong battery life. If you
find yourself far away from other stations and have trouble
getting a response, you may need to boost the transmission
power from 1 Watt to 2.5 Watts or 6 Watts:
1. Select the channel you want to transmit on.
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