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Monitor function, Attenuator function

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4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals, without disturbing the squelch setting. It can also be used to open the squelch manually, even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥ Hold down [SQL] to monitor the receive frequency. ■ Attenuator function The attenuator prevents a received signal from distorting when very strong signals are near a desired frequency, or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location. ➥ W hile holding down [FUNC], push [ATT](SQL) to turn the attenuator function ON or OFF. The 1st/2nd segments blink The [SQL] switch can be set to a 'sticky' operation in the Expand set mode. See page 49 for details. "ATT" appears while the attenuator functions is in use. When the signal is received by the bar antenna, this function is not effective. 15

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Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals, without dis-
turbing the squelch setting. It can also be used to open the
squelch manually, even when mute functions such as the
tone squelch are in use.
➥
Hold down
[SQL]
to monitor the receive frequency.
The 1st/2nd segments blink
The
[SQL]
switch can be set to a ‘sticky’ operation in the
Expand set mode. See page 49 for details.
■
Attenuator function
The attenuator prevents a received signal from distorting
when very strong signals are near a desired frequency, or
when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting
station, are near your location.
➥
While holding down
[FUNC]
, push
[ATT]
(SQL) to turn the
attenuator function ON or OFF.
“ATT” appears while the
attenuator functions is in
use.
When the signal is received by the bar antenna, this func-
tion is not effective.
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BASIC OPERATION