Kenwood TK-190 User Manual download pdf (Page 20)

■ Making a Call

1 Select your desired channel {page 14}.

2 Use the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch

OFF to determine whether or not the current

channel is being used.

• If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.

3 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into

the microphone in your normal voice.

• For best results, hold the microphone approximately

3 to 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) from your lips.

4 Release the PTT switch to receive.

■ Adjusting the Squelch

You can adjust the squelch level to hear weaker

signals or to eliminate background noise. At a

setting of “0” (the lowest setting), you can hear

background noise and weak signals. At a setting of

“15” (the highest setting), you will not hear any

background noise, and you will hear only very strong

signals. Adjust the squelch to your desired level.

1 Press the key programmed as Squelch Level to

enter Squelch Level mode.

• The squelch level appears on the display

2 Press the Side 1 and Side 2 keys to adjust the

squelch level.

• Pressing the Side 1 key will increase the squelch

level. Pressing the Side 2 key will decrease the

squelch level.

3 Press any key other than Side 1 and Side 2 to

set the selected squelch level and exit Squelch

Level mode.

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