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Equipment Operation
TYPICAL VHF CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. Volume Control (On/Off)
Turns the radio on/off and controls the volume of the output to the
speaker.
2. Up & Down Keys
These keys are used to move the channel numbers up or down. The
channel number can be increased or decreased by one with each key
press, or will continue to increase or decrease the number as the key
is held.
3. Squelch control
Provides an adjustable input signal threshold to eliminate RF
background noise during no signal conditions. Basically, it sets the
signal-to-noise level to where there is a clear signal.
4. 16 Plus key
Used for immediate use of channel 16. This channel is a factory pre-
set. The 16 plus key on the microphone has the same functions as the
16 plus key on the radio.
5. WX/INT key
When pressed once, the radio becomes a weather channel receiver. A
“WX” will be displayed on the LCD along with the weather channel
number (0-9). When pressed and held for 2 seconds, this key toggles
the transmitter output power between 1 watt and 25 watts.
6-21
Equipment Operation
TYPICAL VHF CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. Volume Control (On/Off)
Turns the radio on/off and controls the volume of the output to the
speaker.
2. Up & Down Keys
These keys are used to move the channel numbers up or down. The
channel number can be increased or decreased by one with each key
press, or will continue to increase or decrease the number as the key
is held.
3. Squelch control
Provides an adjustable input signal threshold to eliminate RF
background noise during no signal conditions. Basically, it sets the
signal-to-noise level to where there is a clear signal.
4. 16 Plus key
Used for immediate use of channel 16. This channel is a factory pre-
set. The 16 plus key on the microphone has the same functions as the
16 plus key on the radio.
5. WX/INT key
When pressed once, the radio becomes a weather channel receiver. A
“WX” will be displayed on the LCD along with the weather channel
number (0-9). When pressed and held for 2 seconds, this key toggles
the transmitter output power between 1 watt and 25 watts.