Operation Manual
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While listening to a channel, press and hold VOL/SQ to enter Squelch Setting
mode. The SQUELCH Level (S0) number displays on the LCD. Press CHAN-
NEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN to increase or decrease the squelch levels (0
- 3). Press VOL/SQ to save the setting.
Note: Setting the squelch level too high may prevent you from
hearing weaker transmissions. If you are having difculty hear-
ing a transmission, try setting the squelch level lower.
Reading volume and squelch level on battery icon
When you adjust the volume or squelch levels, the 4 bars on the battery icon
display according to the volume and squelch levels. For example, two bars
display for VOL levels 3 and 4, and Squelch level 2.
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Setting the UIC channel mode (USA/CAN/INT)
You can select marine channels for the USA, Canada, or International waters.
Press UIC/LOCK to scroll through USA, CANada, or INTernational channel
options.
Using the WX Mode
Press WX/ALERT to switch to WX mode; you can then listen to one of the 9
weather channels. Press and hold WX/ALERT to turn on Weather Alert mode.
The radio then monitors the current weather channel and alerts you to any
broadcast weather alerts or notications. The
icon displays to indicate that
WX Alert is on.