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SCAN OPERATION
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[DIAL] operation during a scan
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction during a
scan.
• When the scan is paused, rotate [DIAL] to resume
the scan.
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Squelch setting for a scan
You can change the squelch level to suit your
operating needs. Set the squelch level to open the
squelch, according to the received signal strength.
During a scan, rotate [SQL] to adjust the squelch
level.
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Tuning step for a VFO scan
The selected tuning step is applied to the scan.
For a Program scan or Program Link scan, set the
tuning step in the Program Scan Edge ranges.
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Skip function
The skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning
those frequencies set as skip channels. (pp. 2-5, 2-8)
TIP:
When “Program Skip” is set to OFF, you cannot
use the Scan Skip function. (p. 9-18)
(Scan >
Program skip
)
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Temporary Skip timer
The Temporary Skip function temporarily skips
unwanted frequencies during a scan, for the set
period of time.
• These settings can be changed on the MENU
(Scan >
Temporary Skip Timer
)
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Receive mode during a scan
• The VFO scan uses the selected receive mode.
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For a Program scan or Program Link scan, set the
tuning step in the Program Scan Edge ranges. (p. 2-9)
• During a Memory or Bank scan, the mode entered
into the channel is used.
Scan (Continued)
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When a signal is received
When a signal is received, the scan pauses for
approximately 10 seconds (default), then resumes.
The scan resumes approximately 2 seconds (default)
after the signal disappears.
To manually resume the scan, rotate [DIAL].
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These settings can be changed on the MENU
(Scan >
Pause Timer
)
(Scan >
Resume Timer
)
The S-meter displays the
received signal strength.
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Scan Stop Beep function
The Scan Stop Beep function sounds a beep when a
signal is received.
This function can be turned ON or OFF on the MENU
(Sounds >
Scan Stop Beep
)
When receiving a signal
Beeps
Scanning in the FM mode
Displays the scan type
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