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BASIC MANUAL
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SCAN OPERATION
■ Using the Scan function
Scanning is a versatile function that can automatically
search for signals. A scan makes it easier to locate
stations to contact or listen to, or to skip unwanted
channels or frequencies.
This section describes the basic scan operation. See the
Advanced manual for details.
Example: Scanning in the VFO mode
1. Repeatedly push [V/M/C] to select the VFO mode.
2. Hold down [SCAN] until the beep sounds to start the
scan.
• “AL” is displayed while scanning.
• While receiving a signal, the S-meter displays the
received signal strength.
3. Push [SCAN] or [V/M/C] to cancel the scan.
■ Using the Priority Scan function
The Priority Scan function searches for a signal on the
selected Memory channel or Call channel*, while receiving
a signal in the VFO mode.
* Searches by receiving the selected channel about once
every 5 seconds.
1. Set the frequency to receive in VFO mode.
2. Repeatedly push [V/M/C] to select the Memory
Channel mode or Call Channel mode.
3. Rotate [DIAL] to select a channel.
4. Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.
• A Set mode item is displayed.
5. Repeatedly push [SET] to select “PRIO.”
6. Rotate [DIAL] to select “On” or “bELL.”
7. Push [V/M/C] to start the Priority Scan.
• “PRIO” is displayed while scanning.
• While receiving, displayed as shown to the right
depending on the option selected in step 6.
8. Push [V/M/C] to cancel the Priority Scan.
While receiving
If “On” is selected:
“PRIO” blinks, and the
Scan stops.
If “bELL” is selected:
The beep sounds and
“
” blinks.
L The Scan continues.
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