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BASIC OPERATION
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Call channel programming
The call channel switch can be programmed to your most
often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
q
While pushing and holding [HI/LO], push [DIAL] one or
more times to select the desired channel group (Interna-
tional, U.S.A., Holland, ATIS, DSC) to be programmed.
w
Push and hold [CALL] for 3 sec. to enter the call channel
programming condition.
• Channel number starts flashing.
e
Rotate the channel selector to select the desired channel.
r
Push [CALL] to program the displayed channel as the call
channel.
• Push [DIAL] to cancel the programming.
• The channel number stops flashing.
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Channel names
Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric names
of up to 10 characters each.
Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! " # $
% & ' ( )
✱
+ , – . ⁄ ) and spaces can be used.
q
Select the desired memory channel.
• Cancel dual watch, tri-watch or scan in advance.
w
While pushing and holding [HI/LO], push [CALL] to edit the
memory channel name.
• A cursor appears and blinks.
e
Select the desired character by rotating the channel selec-
tor or by pushing [
Y
]/[
Z
] on the microphone.
• Push and hold [SCAN] or [DIAL] for cursor movement.
r
Push [CALL] to input and set the name.
• The cursor disappears.
t
Repeat steps
q
to
r
to program another memory channel
name, if desired.
INT
25W
TAG
ä
LEASURE
INT
25W
CALL
DUP
TAG
INTL
INT
25W
CALL
TAG
CALLING
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