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SCAN OPERATION
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Scan notes
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Squelch setting
Scanning stops when the squelch opens. Make sure the
squelch is set to the threshold point or desired squelch level.
➥
Rotate the tuning dial while pushing [SQL] to select auto-
matic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1–9) where the noise is
muted. (p. 22)
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Tuning dial while scanning
➥
Scan starts in the upward direction. To change the scan-
ning direction, rotate [DIAL] clockwise or counterclockwise.
➥
Rotating [DIAL] while pausing a scan resumes the scan
manually.
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Tuning step while scanning
Tuning steps while scanning becomes the selected tuning
step. Reset the tuning step before scanning, if necessary.
(p. 18)
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Skip function
Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip
scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped
for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These
are useful to speed up the scan interval. (p. 47)
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When receiving a signal
The scan pauses according to the scan pause time (default:
10 sec.). It can be selected as a pause or timer scan
(2–20 sec.) in set mode. (p. 58)
The scan restarts after a signal disappears according to the
resume time (default: 2 sec.). It can be selected to 0–5 sec. or
‘hold’ (indefinitely) in set mode. (p. 58)
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Scan stop beep
A beep sounds when a scan stops to confirm the scan de-
tects a signal. This function can be turned ON or OFF in ex-
panded set mode 1. (p. 62)
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Scan stop LED
The keypad backlighting blinks when a scan stops to confirm
the scan detects a signal. This function can be turned ON or
OFF in expanded set mode 1. (p. 62)
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Busy LED ON/OFF
The receive indicator can be turned ON or OFF in set mode.
(p. 59)