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BASIC OPERATION
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VFO operation
The IC-7100 has two VFOs; “A” and “B,” and are conve-
nient for quickly selecting two frequencies, or split fre-
quency operation. You can use either VFO to call up a
frequency and operating mode.
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla-
tor.
Selecting VFO A or VFO B
D
While in the VFO mode, push
q
MENU
(
C
) one or more
times to select the “M-1” screen (M-1 menu).
Touch [A/B](
w
D
) to switch between the VFO A and
VFO B.
• “VFOA” or “VFOB” appears as each VFO is selected.
VFO equalization
D
Push
q
MENU
(
C
) one or more times to select the
“M-1” screen (M-1 menu).
Touch [A/B](
w
D
) for 1 second to equalize the data in
both VFOs.
• Three beeps sound when the equalization is complete.
Touch [A/B](
e
D
) to select the other VFO.
• Selects VFO A or VFO B to display the VFO’s frequency.
CONVENIENT!
Use two VFOs as quick memories:
When you find a new station, but wish to continue
searching, the dual VFO system can be used for quick
memory storage.
q
Touch [A/B](
D
) for 1 second to store the displayed
contents into the undisplayed VFO.
w
Continue searching for stations.
e
Touch [A/B](
D
) to show the stored contents of the
undisplayed VFO.
r
To continue searching for stations, touch [A/B](
D
)
again to show the previous VFO.
The
L
,
R
,
C
or
D
in the in-
structions indicate the part
of the controller.
L
: Left side
R
: Right side
C
: Center bottom
D
: Display (Touch screen)
L
eft
R
ight
C
enter
D
isplay
The selected
VFO icon
Example: Equalize VFO B to VFO A
Touch [A/B]
Touch [A/B]
for 1 second
Touch [A/B]
VFO A is selected
Selecting VFO B
displays same con-
tents as VFO A.