You may have to press it up to 4 times before hearing the low beep.  It goes 
through several modes of tone squelch.
Lou Kolb
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Handel" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: THF6A unlocked, squelch problem


> When I press the 7 key, I hear a high beep, not a low one.
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Lou Kolb
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:19 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: THF6A unlocked, squelch problem
>
> Jerry,
>
> That sounds like you might have the tone coded squelch engaged.  Press the 
> 7
> key until you hear a low tone and see if that doesn't fix it.  If you need
> that function on for various repeaters in your area, press 7 until the low
> beep is heard and then press it once more.  Squelch is adjusted by 
> pressing
> the 5 key and then  turning the knob on top.  When you are satisfied with
> the setting, press 5 again and you're good to go.
> Lou Kolb
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jerry Handel" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:08 AM
> Subject: THF6A unlocked, squelch problem
>
>
>> Thanks guys for helping me unlock my keyboard.
>> When cycling through the weather channels, I still hear nothing unless I
>> hold the squelch button.
>> How do I adjust squelch?
>> Trust in the LORD with all your heart
>> and lean not on your own understanding;
>> in all your ways submit to him,
>> and he will make your paths straight.
>> Proverbs 3:5-6