Operation Manual

■ Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals, without dis-

turbing the squelch setting. It can also be used to open the

squelch manually, even when mute functions such as the

tone squelch are in use.

➥ Hold down [SQL] to monitor the receive frequency.

The 1st/2nd segments blink

The [SQL] switch can be set to a ‘sticky’ operation in the

Expand set mode. See page 49 for details.

■ Attenuator function

The attenuator prevents a received signal from distorting

when very strong signals are near a desired frequency, or

when very strong electric ﬁelds, such as from a broadcasting

station, are near your location.

➥

While holding down [FUNC], push [ATT](SQL) to turn the

attenuator function ON or OFF.

“ATT” appears while the

attenuator functions is in

use.

When the signal is received by the bar antenna, this func-

tion is not effective.

BASIC OPERATION

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