Kenwood ProTalkXLS TK-3230 - Manual (Page 28)

monitoring a channeL
When no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver
automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear
background noise. Using the MON key, you can open the
squelch to unmute the speaker. This allows you to:
• confirm the channel activity so you don’t make a call while another
party is using the same channel
• adjust the volume level without having to wait for a call
• listen to an intermittent call (due to a weak signal) without it
continuously cutting out
To manually open the squelch, press and hold the MON key.
• When squelch is open, the icon appears on the display and the
LED lights green.
To return to normal operation, release the MON key.
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You can adjust the default squelch level of the transceiver.
With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU
key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
Press the or key to select “ ”.
Press the MENU key then press or to select “ ”
(open), “ ” (default setting), or “ ” (tight).
Press the MENU key to exit the selection.
Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.