User's Manual

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Monitor: Sets the radio in monitor mode. In this case, all the channel
activity is heard in the speaker. If there is no carrier on the frequency,
white noise is heard on the speaker. This mode overrides any signaling
on the channel.
Monitor Momentary: The monitor function is active as long as the
button is pressed. When the button is released, the radio squelch mode
is back to normal. This option only takes effect if is set in the press and
hold (long push mode). This mode temporary overrides any signaling on
the channel.
Signaling Override: The CTCSS/DCS squelch mode is disabled. The radio
will open the speaker when carrier is detected. Also overrides MDC
signaling.
Signaling Override Momentary: The signaling override function is
enabled as long as the button is pressed. This option only takes effect if
set in the press and hold (long push mode).
Squelch Up: Increases the squelch level threshold. This operation
increases the squelch level for all the channels in the radio.
By programming, the squelch level of each channel can be adjusted
individually.
Squelch Down: Decreases the squelch level threshold. This operation
decreases the squelch level for all the channels in the radio.
By programming, the squelch level of each channel can be adjusted
individually.
Battery Status: Report by Voice annunciation (if enabled) and show on
display the battery status. If your radio is equipped with ST-SBP18, it also
shows the remaining operation time before the battery becomes empty,
considering the average power demand of the last two minutes. In case
the radio is on charge, by USB or battery charger, it will give you