User's Manual

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Basic Operation
Note: See the Controls and Indicators on page 2 while
reading this guide.
Turn the Scanner On
Turn the VOLUME inside control clockwise out of the detent
position. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Since
there are no frequencies programmed in your scanner initially,
you may not receive any signals. Once you set the squelch
and program some frequencies, you will be hearing
conversations regularly.
Setting the Squelch
To set the squelch, you must be in the hold mode, and you
should not be receiving a signal on your scanner.
1. Press HOLD/MAN until you do not hear a signal.
2. Make sure that the VOLUME is set to a comfortable
listening level.
3. Think of the Squelch
Control as a gate.
Turn SQUELCH
outside control fully
counter-clockwise. This
raises the "Squelch
Gate" so high that only
very strong signals can
get through.
4. Turn SQUELCH fully
clockwise until you hear
a hiss. This lowers the
"Squelch Gate" so that
everything gets through
– noise, weak signals,
medium signals and
strong signals.
5. Turn SQUELCH back
counter-clockwise just
until the hiss stops.
Now the "Squelch
Gate" allows only clear
signals through.
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
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