Monitor/signal strength indicator, Monitor/signal strength, Indicator – Motorola T6250 User Manual

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To specify a different code for each channel:
1.

Press \ and then press [ or ] to select the channel.

2.

Press \ again, then press [ or ] to select a code.

3.

Press M to exit the menu and to save the channel and code combination.

4.

To set another channel and code combination, repeat these steps.

Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator
The ) button allows you to listen to all activity on a channel (open squelch) to tell
whether the channel is currently in use. This button also helps you determine when
a radio is moving out of range.

To check for channel activity, press and hold ). You’ll hear static if the channel is
clear and w will display. Don’t transmit if you hear conversation. To avoid
interrupted conversation, wait until the channel is clear or switch to another
channel.

The w helps you determine when a radio is moving out of range
by displaying a receive signal-strength value next to the w while
you press and hold ). This value from

1

(weakest) through

6

(strongest) indicates the relative strength of the incoming signal.

Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the

strength of the incoming signal.

Signal Strength
Indicator

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