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Headphones
VOLUME/OFF
Turn the scanner on or off;  
adjust the volume.
SQUELCH 
Adjust the squelch.
Understanding your Scanner
Understanding the Display
The LCD provides important information about 
the status of the radio. The top row of icons 
provide status information. Beneath this row, 
there are 4 rows of 16 characters each that 
provide alphanumeric information such as 
frequencies and object names. The last row 
usually contains softkeys for F1, F2, and F3.
The Function Key (FUNC) has been pressed. 
The scanner is currently receiving trunking 
control channel data.
The attenuator is set for Global mode.
The attenuator is currently active.
The radio’s squelch circuit is open.
Signal meter indicating strength of the 
received signal.
Battery status indicator. Comes on solid when 
battery is weak, and flashes two times each 
second when battery failure is imminent.
Menu position and search direction indicators.
AlphanumericInfo
AlphanumericInfo
AlphanumericInfo
   F1    F2    F3