■ Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-
ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even
when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.
➥ Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency.
• The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.
The [SQL] switch can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in ex-
panded set mode. See page 43 for details.
■ Attenuator function
The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when
very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when
very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting sta-
tion, are near your location.
➥
While pushing [FUNC], push [SQL] to toggle the attenuator
function ON and OFF.
•“ATT” appears when the attenuator functions is in use.
FM
ATT
SKIPP
[SQL]
[FUNC]
“ATT” appears while the
attenuator functions is in
use.
FM SKIPP
[SQL]
The 1st segment blinks
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