User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Declaration of Conformity
- Important Safety Information
- Software Version
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Documentation Copyrights
- Disclaimer
- Getting Started
- Preparing Your Radio for Use
- Identifying Radio Controls
- Identifying Status Indicators
- General Radio Operation
- Advanced Features
- Advanced Call Features
- Multiple Control Head Features
- Contacts
- Scan Lists
- Scan
- Call Alert Paging
- Emergency Operation
- Automatic Registration Service (ARS)
- Text Messaging Service (TMS)
- Secure Operation
- Global Positioning System (GPS) Enabled
- Trunking System Controls
- Utilities
- Viewing Recent Calls List
- Selecting the Power Level
- Selecting a Radio Profile
- Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias
- Controlling the Display Backlight
- Turning Keypad Tones On or Off
- Turning Voice Mute On or Off
- Using the Time-Out Timer
- Using the Conventional Squelch Operation Features
- Using the PL Defeat Feature
- Using the Digital PTT ID Feature
- Using the Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)
- Accessing General Radio Information
- Viewing Control Assignments
- Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights)
- Helpful Tips
- Accessories
- Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
- Glossary
- Commercial Warranty and Service
- Index
Advanced Features
English
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Using the Conventional Squelch Operation
Features
This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or
channels that have a higher than normal background noise.
1 Procedure:
> or < to SQL.
2 Press the Menu Select button directly below SQL. The
display shows SQUELCH XX, where XX is a squelch level
setting of 0 to 15.
3 Press H to return to the selected channel.
Analog Options
Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier
squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.
Digital Options
One or more of the following options may be preprogrammed in
your radio. Consult your dealer or system administrator for more
information.
Option Result
Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a channel.
PL or DPL The radio responds only to your
messages.
Option Result
Digital Carrier-
Operated
Squelch (COS)
You hear any digital traffic.
Normal Squelch You hear any digital traffic having the
correct network access code.
Selective Switch You hear any digital traffic having the
correct network access code and correct
talkgroup.