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Question posted by kehlmullis on March 26th, 2021

Weather Squelch.

What is the pot number inside the radio to adjust the squelch so you hear the channel. Right now from the factory the squelch is set too high so you can not hear the weather channels.

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English Owner's Manual - Page 2

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English Owner's Manual - Page 3

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English Owner's Manual - Page 4

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English Owner's Manual - Page 5

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English Owner's Manual - Page 6

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English Owner's Manual - Page 7

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English Owner's Manual - Page 8

... microphone bracket to help you install only a high quality antenna. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off . E-8 Attach radio to the Ignition Switch Accessory Terminal. Your Uniden...is less than that of your requirements. Installation MOBILE INSTALLATION Plan the location of the radio or car dash. 5. Select a location that you select the proper antenna for automobile...

English Owner's Manual - Page 9

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English Owner's Manual - Page 10

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English Owner's Manual - Page 11

... radio combines a CB radio with a Weather radio and a Weather Alert system. Press MENU/OK to ON or OFF through the menu op- Press MENU/OK. tion knob until WXSCAN displays. 3. Set Weather Scan Mode Weather Scan mode allows the radio to move to the previous channel. Turn the Channel Selector knob to set Weather Scan mode to ON or turn off the radio, it . The Weather radio...

English Owner's Manual - Page 12

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English Owner's Manual - Page 13

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English Owner's Manual - Page 15

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English Owner's Manual - Page 16

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English Owner's Manual - Page 17

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English Owner's Manual - Page 18

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English Owner's Manual - Page 19

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English Owner's Manual - Page 21

...gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at I have other rights which vary from state to 5 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday Radio Code Definitions The ...PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following list contains common "10-Codes" used by CB radio operators for you 10-45 All units within range please report E-21 The Product ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 22

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