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Adjusting the squelch level, Using the VOX function, Using the AquaQuake water draining function

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BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■Adjusting the squelch level ■■Using the AquaQuake water 1 The squelch enables the audio to be heard only while draining function 2 receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level. A higher 3 level blocks weak signals, so that you can receive only stronger signals. A lower level enables you to hear weak Water in the speaker grill may muffle the sound coming from the speaker. The AquaQuake Water Draining function 4 signals. removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the 5 1. Push [SQL] to enter the Squelch Adjustment mode. speaker cone. LLThe AquaQuake Water Draining function is not usable 6 when using an optional battery case or the optional speaker microphone. 7 1. While holding down [H/L], push [FAV] to turn ON the 8 function. ••" " is displayed. 9 2. Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level, until the noise just disappears. ••A low frequency vibration beep sounds for 10 seconds to drain the water, regardless of the volume level setting. 10 3. Push [16/C] to exit the Squelch Adjustment mode. 2. Push any key to turn OFF the function. 11 ■■Using the VOX function TIP: When the AquaQuake Action setting is ON in the Set mode, 12 you can use the function by just shaking the transceiver within 30 seconds, after the water is detected (p. 22) 13 NOTE: The optional PTT switch cable and headset are required to 14 use the function. 15 The VOX function automatically switches between receive 16 and transmit by detecting your voice. zzWhile holding down [SQL], push [CH/WX]*1 or [CH]*2 to turn ON or OFF the function. ••"VOX" is displayed. *1 For the USA, Chinese, and Export versions. *2 For the European, UK, German, Dutch, and Australian versions. 14

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Adjusting the squelch level
The squelch enables the audio to be heard only while
receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level. A higher
level blocks weak signals, so that you can receive only
stronger signals. A lower level enables you to hear weak
signals.
1.
Push [SQL] to enter the
Squelch Adjustment
mode.
2.
Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level, until the noise
just disappears.
3.
Push [16/C] to exit the Squelch Adjustment mode.
■
Using the VOX function
The VOX function automatically switches between receive
and transmit by detecting your voice.
z
While holding down [SQL], push [CH/WX]*
1
or [CH]*
2
to
turn ON or OFF the function.
• “VOX” is displayed.
*
1
For the USA, Chinese, and Export versions.
*
2
For the European, UK, German, Dutch, and Australian versions.
Water in the speaker grill may muffle the sound coming
from the speaker. The AquaQuake Water Draining function
removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the
speaker cone.
L
The AquaQuake Water Draining function is not usable
when using an optional battery case or the optional speaker
microphone.
1.
While holding down [H/L], push [FAV] to turn ON the
function.
•“
” is displayed.
• A low frequency vibration beep sounds for 10 seconds to
drain the water, regardless of the volume level setting.
2.
Push any key to turn OFF the function.
NOTE:
The optional PTT switch cable and headset are required to
use the function.
■
Using the AquaQuake water
draining function
TIP:
When the AquaQuake Action setting is ON in the Set mode,
you can use the function by just shaking the transceiver within 30
seconds, after the water is detected (p. 22)