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BASIC OPERATION
New2001
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BASIC OPERA
TION
New2001
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Setting a frequency
This section describes on the VFO mode operation.
When you select other mode, push [V/MHz SCAN]
S
.
D
Selecting the 1 MHz tuning
You can change the operating frequency in ‘MHz’ steps for
quick tuning.
Push [V/MHz SCAN]
q
S
.
• Selects the 1 MHz tuning.
Rotate [DIAL]
w
S
.
• The frequency changes in 1 MHz steps.
Push [V/MHz SCAN]
e
S
.
• Cancels the 1 MHz tuning.
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Selecting the operating band
The transceiver can receive the AIR, 144 MHz or 430 MHz
bands.
You can transmit on only the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands.
• You can make the selection on either the left or right
band, regardless of the MAIN band.
Operating band
Frequency range
AIR
118.000 MHz to 136.99166 MHz
144 MHz
137.000 MHz to 174.000 MHz
430 MHz
375.000 MHz to 550.000 MHz
The ranges may differ, depending on the transceiver’s version.
Push [V/MHz SCAN]
q
S
.
• Selects the VFO mode.
Hold down [MAIN BAND]
w
S
for 1 second.
• Enters the Operating band select mode.
Rotate [DIAL]
e
S
to select the desired operating band.
Push [MAIN BAND]
r
S
.
• Returns to the stand-by mode.