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6 West Marine VHF200 Owner’s Manual
Fig. 7a: Squelch Level Setting Mode
Fig. 7b: Squelch Level Changed display
7. Adjusting the
Squelch
The Squelch Control reduces the static
and noise heard on the radio, but allows
strong signals to be heard clearly. To
adjust the squelch setting, press the
SQL/UIC key quickly. The Radio Status
Display will show SQL - 0X, where X is
the current squelch setting. (Fig. 7a) Press
the ▲ or ▼ keys to adjust the squelch set-
ting from 00 to 08. Higher settings allow
only stronger signals will be heard, while
lower settings allow weak signals to be
received (and possibly annoying static).
Generally, the squelch control should be
set for the lowest setting that eliminates
unwanted static.
• Level 00 allows all signals to be
heard.
• After no buttons are pressed for 3
seconds, the radio will return to nor-
mal receiving mode and the Radio
Status Display will show SQUELCH
LEVEL CHANGED. (Fig. 7b)
Fig. 8a: Tr ansmitting at High Transmit Power
8. Transmitting a Signal
To transmit a signal, press the Push-To-
Talk (PTT) button on the left side of the
radio. When PTT button is released, the
radio returns to Receive Mode.
• As soon as the PTT key is pressed,
the Radio Status Display will show
the transmit power selected. (Fig. 8a)
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