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Automatic Squelch
Your FRS/GMRS is equipped with automatic squelch
circuitry, which filters out weak transmissions
and unwanted noise. These signals may be
picked up as background static, and are usually
caused by terrain conditions, or if you have
reached the limit of your range.
Monitor
This feature turns off the Automatic Squelch
feature, either momentarily or continuously. This
allows your unit to receive all signals to it’ s
maximum range, but it may pick up static signals
as well. You can set the speaker volume by the
noise of the static.
Momentary monitor feature activation:
• Press the MON button for up to 4
seconds. The monitor signals on the
LCD display will appear.
• Release the button to restore the
automatic squelch
Continuous monitor feature activation:
• Press the MON button for more than 5
seconds until you hear a “beep” sound
and release it. The monitor signals on
the LCD display will appear.
• To restore automatic squelch, press and
release the MON button again.
NOTE: You cannot transmit when the
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