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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals without dis-
turbing 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] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in set mode. 
See page 97 for details.
■ Attenuator function
The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by 
very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very 
strong electric fi elds, such as from a broadcasting station, are 
present at your location. The attenuation is about 10 dB.
q Enter “ATTENUATOR” in set mode. (p. 96)
w Rotate [DIAL]
†
 to select “ON” or “OFF.”
e Push [
](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to set mode, and push 
[MENU/
] to return to frequency indication.
 •  “ATT” appears on the function display when “ON” is selected.
†
[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[ ](8) 
‡
[ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)
[SQL]
A
MemoNameMemoName
µ
PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR
DTCSDTCS
FMFM
LOWLOW
ATTATT
14144 000000
+DUP+DUP
2525
000000
PSKIPPSKIP
The 1st segment blinks
MENU
5
SKIP
[DIAL]
MemoName
PRIO
WX
EMR
DTCS
FM
LOW
ATT
14
000
+DUP
25
000
PSKIP
Appears.
      ❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮ATTENUATOR❯
 (Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]
†
, then push [ ](5)
‡
.)