Kenwood TK-2170 Two-Way Radio User Manual


 
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MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF
You can use the key programmed as Monitor/ Squelch Off to
listen to weak signals that you cannot hear during normal
operation and to adjust the volume when no signals are
present on your selected channel.
The icon appears on the display while Monitor/ Squelch Off is
activated.
Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:
Monitor: Momentarily press to deactivate QT, DQT,
DTMF, 2-tone, or Fleetsync Signaling. Press the key
again to return to normal operation.
Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT,
DQT, DTMF, 2-tone, or Fleetsync Signaling. Release the
key to return to normal operation.
Squelch Off: Momentarily press to hear background
noise. Press the key again to return to normal operation.
Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear
background noise. Release the key to return to normal
operation.
SQUELCH LEVEL
The squelch level can be adjusted only in Conventional
operating mode:
1 Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.
The icon and the current squelch level appear on the
display.
2 Press the <B and C> keys or rotate the selector to
increase (tighten) or decrease (open) the squelch
level.
3 Press the Side 1, S, or
key to store the new setting
and exit the squelch level adjustment.