Operation Manual

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Now the loudspeaker stays off when on a free channel but it switches back on when
receiving even very weak signals.
The muting adjustment is particularly important during channel
scanning. In this mode the point to which the set is adjusted
decides whether scanning is stopped at the signal or not.
Therefore you should test the various muting settings for various
signal strengths and get to know this function.
Automatic squelch ASQ
Turning the SQ control knob to the leftmost position enables the ASQ.
When this function is activated the ASQ icon is shown on the LCD.
This automatic squelch function does not need any adjustment and works fully
automatic at maximum sensitivity. It opens at any signal which is good enough to be
understood. However, the ASQ function is limited to normal receiving conditions on
the CB band. In case of nuisance by overreaching far distant stations or if you like to
suppress weaker stations, it may be better to use the standard squelch instead of
the ASQ.
AM / FM mode switch
AM or FM modulation can be selected by pressing AM/FM button.
The current setting is displayed on the LCD.
If the radio is switched to one of the channels 41 to 80 (mode d only), the device
automatically switches into FM mode regardless of the setting on the lower channels.
When switching back to channels 1 to 40 the AM mode is restored if it was selected
before.
In mode UK the AM / FM key toggles between the special UK channel list and the
standard EU channel list. After each key press the current selection is shown on the
LC Display for a short time.
Select display colour
Press the Display key to cycle through three different colours for the background
illumination of the LCD.
Special interest channels
There are a few channels which have been established for certain purposes:
Channel 1 Call channel in FM (Germany only)
Channel 9 Call and emergency channel, in Germany particularly this
channel is also used by all truck drivers in AM.
This means: a large number of stations are listening in. If
the worst comes to the worst (e.g. in case of accident etc.)
there is a good chance that someone will be listening.
To call other stations, who you know are listening in on channel 9, you can also use
this channel. Call up the desired station on channel 9. As soon as contact has been
made, agree on a free channel for your conversation and then channel 9 will be free
again for other calls.