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System Settings

SQL

Squelch level — threshold for opening the squelch gate.

Options
0 (open) – 9 (tightest)
Default
5
Category
System Settings

Notes

Level 0 = always open (no squelch). Level 9 = only very strong signals open squelch.

How to access it

  1. Press MENU on the radio to open the menu.
  2. Scroll with up/down arrows until you see SQL.
  3. Press MENU again to enter the setting.
  4. Use up/down to change the value, then MENU to save, or EXIT to cancel.

Related system settings

  • Step— Tuning step size for VFO up/down arrow navigation
  • Modula— Modulation / demodulation mode
  • BandW— Receive bandwidth filter
  • AM_Fix— AM automatic gain control fix — reduces AGC pumping on strong AM signals
  • DualW— Dual Watch mode — monitoring behavior for both VFOs

See the full menu reference for all UV-K5 menu items.