Operation Manual

FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL18
RF SQUELCH
A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the
squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.
To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure:
1. Press the
[
F/W
]
key, then press the
[
0
( )
SET
]
key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 37: RF SQL.
3. Press the
[
F/W
]
key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired signal strength level
for the squelch threshold (S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6, S-8, S-
FULL, or OFF).
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
6. Finally, rotate the SQL knob fully clockwise.
CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
The FT-60R/E’s microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current
battery voltage.
1. Press the
[
F/W
]
key, then press the
[
0
( )
SET
]
key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 12: DC VLT.
3. Press the
[
F/W
]
key momentarily to display the current DC volt-
age being supplied.
4. Press and hold the
[
F/W
]
key for one second to return to nor-
mal operation.
ADVANCED OPERATION