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BASIC OPERATION
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Understanding the VFO
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla-
tor. The IC-7200 VFOs can store frequencies and op-
erating modes.
You can set a desired frequency in the VFOs with the
keypad or the memory copy function. (p. 7-5)
You can also change the frequency with
[DIAL] and se-
lect an operating mode with
MODE
or call up previously
accessed frequencies and modes with the band stack-
ing register. (p. 3-4)
The IC-7200 has two VFOs, VFO A and VFO B, espe-
cially suited for split frequency operation. You can use
the desired VFO to select a frequency and operating
mode.
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VFO operation
Selecting the VFO A or B
D
Push
➥
A/B
=
to select either VFO A or VFO B.
Hold down
➥
A/B
=
for 1 second to set the undisplayed
VFO frequency and mode to the displayed VFO
frequency and mode.
• 3 beeps sound when the VFO equalization is complet-
ed.
CONVENIENT
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Use the two VFOs as quick memories
When you find a new station, but you wish to con-
tinue searching, the two VFO systems can be used
for quick memory storage.
Hold down
q
A/B
=
for 1 second to store the displayed
frequency into the undisplayed VFO.
Continue searching for stations.
w
Push
e
A/B
=
to retrieve the stored frequency.
r
To continue searching for a station, push
A/B
=
again.
D
Equalizing the VFOs
Either “ ” or
“ ” appears.
Hold down
for 1 second,
then push again.
The frequency and mode of VFO A and
VFO B are equalized.
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