Vectronics VEC-1016K - Manual (Page 19)

(10 Operating Instructions)
Power
Tune Squelch Volume
VEC-1016K
1
2 3 4
48.8 50.0
1. POWER: Push-on/push-off switch turns unit on and off. The VEC-1016 runs on
internal battery power and shouldn't be left ON for extended period when not in use.
2. TUNE: Electrically tunes receiver. Tuning range is approximately 48.8 to 50.8 MHz
(the frequencies where most activity takes place).
3. SQUELCH: Adjusts threshold-point for cutting off receiver background noise.
4. VOLUME: Adjust audio amplifier gain a comfortable listening level.
Antennas: For local reception, a 56" length of wire may work reasonably well.
However, for long-range reception of weak 49 MHz signals, a roof-mounted six-meter
ham antenna or low-band VHF scanner antenna fed with coaxial cable will provide far
better performance. Alternatively, you can make your own "side-mount" vertical dipole
like the one illustrated below: