Operating in conventional mode 35
To activate squelch override, you may be able to either:
■ use a programmed function key, or
■ use the Main menu.
Turning squelch override on and off by using a
function key
1 Press the function key programmed for squelch override
to unmute the radio.
The message Squelch override
activated appears on
the display.
While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes
continually and the squelch override icon appears in
the icon bar.
2 To turn squelch override off, press the squelch override
function key again.
The message Squelch override
deactivated appears in the
display. The squelch override
icon disappears from the icon
bar and the green LED stops flashing.
Turning squelch override on and off by using
the function key programmed for monitor
The function key programmed for monitor may be
programmed so that:
■ a short key press turns monitor on, and
■ a long key press turns squelch override on.
Press and hold the function key programmed for monitor to
override the radio’s squelch.
The message Squelch override
activated appears in the display.