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scannIng operatIon
The
FTA-310
allows you to scan automatically in the
VFO
1
, Main Memory, “Book” Memory, or Weather
Channel
2
modes.
It pauses on signals encountered, so
you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like.
1: In the VFO mode, the automatic scanner is only
available in the COM band (118.000 ~ 136.975
MHz); when the scanner reaches the uppermost
frequency in the COM band, it will revert to the bot-
tom end of the COM band and repeat the scanning
process until you cancel the scanning process.
2: USA version only.
If you wish to scan in the NAV band (108.000 ~ 117.975
MHz), you can do so manually, as described at the right.
Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the
above modes.
Press and hold in the
[
SCAN
(
DW
)]
key for
2 seconds to start the
automatic scanner up-
ward (toward a higher
frequency or a higher
channel number).
When the scanner encounters a signal, scanning
pauses and the radio remains on that channel until
one second after the signal disappears, after which
scanning will resume.
While the scanner remains paused on a frequency,
the decimal point of the frequency display blinks.
The display will be illuminated unless the Scan
Lamp Feature is turned off.
To change the scan di-
rection, turn the
DIAL
selector knob one click
in the opposite direction.
To stop the automatic
scanner, press the
PTT
switch or
press down-
ward on the
VOLUME
knob
momentarily. You may
also just press the
[
SCAN
(
DW
)]
key.
The
FTA-310
’s automatic scanner is not operational in the
NAV band (108.000 ~ 117.975 MHz), because the NAV
stations (ILS, etc.) transmit constantly (thereby causing
the scanner to stop repeatedly). However, you can scan
manually in the NAV band, per the following procedure:
Press and hold the
[
SCAN
(
DW
)]
key to start the
manual scanner. Scanning will continue as long as
the key is depressed.
Release the
[
SCAN
(
DW
)]
key to stop the manual
scanner immediately.
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