User Manual

5. Basic Operation
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5-3-2 Monitor function
The Monitor function forces the squelch to open. When receiving
signals are relatively weak or are often interrupted, it opens the squelch
temporarily, regardless of the current squelch level. This function is
activated when the "Monitor/Mute function setting" (
+
P. ••) is set to the
Monitor function.
There are two options for the Monitor
function: PUSH and HOLD. When the
[MONI] key is pressed, both options open
the squelch and the "BUSY" icon appears
on the LCD.
•
When PUSH is selected, the squelch opens only while the [MONI] key is
held down. When the [MONI] key is released, the squelch returns to the
original level.
• When HOLD is selected, the squelch remains open once the [MONI] key
is pressed. When the [MONI] key is pressed again, the squelch returns
to the original level.
• For the procedure to switch between PUSH and HOLD, refer to "Monitor
key operation setting" (
+
P. ••).
MEMO
• When the Monitor function is used, the Tone Squelch function is also
disabled temporarily.
5-3-3 Mute function
The Mute function cuts off the audio output even when signals are
received and the squelch is open. This function is activated when the
"Monitor/Mute function setting" (
+
P. ••) is set to the Mute function.
There are also two options for the Mute
function: PUSH and HOLD. When the
[MONI] key is pressed, both options put
the receiver on mute and the "BUSY" icon
blinks on the LCD.
MEMO
• The Monitor function and Mute function cannot be selected
simultaneously.