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OPERATION
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Frequency indication
By pushing the [FC], channel comment indication or
frequency indication can be selected.
D
Transmit frequency indication
By pushing the [TXF], transmit frequency is indicated,
regardless channel comment or frequency indication.
While transmit frequency is indicated, “
” flashes.
■
Lock function
The lock function electronically locks the main dial to
prevent accidental channel changing.
Push [LOCK] to turn the lock function ON and OFF.
Before channel selection, turn this function OFF.
■
Scan function
Scan function repeatedly scans programmed chan-
nels. This function is convenient to wait for calls on
multiple channels.
q
Set [RF/SQL] control at the center (12 o’clock) po-
sition (opening squelch), then rotate [RF/SQL]
control clockwise to the position where the noise
disappears.
w
Push [
√
DN] or [UP
∫
] for 1 sec. to start channel
scan.
• The “SCAN” indicator appears.
e
When a signal is received, channel scan pauses
on that channel.
r
Push [
√
DN] or [UP
∫
] to cancel channel scan.
NOTE: The scan resume condition (the action
after signal receiving) can be selected as “scan re-
sume” or “scan cancel” in the
initial set mode
(p. 31).
[
√
DN]/[UP
∫
]
switches
Appears while lock function is activated.
Appears while
scanning.
ch 5
ch 2
ch 3
ch 4
ch 6
ch 7
BLANK
BLANK
ch 1
ch 99
Shallow
Deep
Recommended
position
Squelch control
Channel indication
Frequency indication
Push
Push
Push
Transmit frequency indication
Flashes