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Setting tag channels
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag
channels or clear tag channels that are unwanted channels.
Channels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during
scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel
group (International, U.S.A., Holland, DSC, ATIS) indepen-
dently.
q
While pushing and holding [HI/LO], push [DIAL] one or
more times to select the desired channel group, if desired.
w
Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel.
e
Push and hold [SCAN/TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed
channel as a tag channel.
• “TAG” appears in the function display.
r
To cancel the tag channel setting, repeat
e
.
• “TAG” disappears.
• Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group
➥
While pushing and holding [HI/LO], push and hold [DIAL]
for 3 sec. to clear all tag channels in the channel group.
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Starting a scan
Set scan type (priority or normal scan) and scan resume timer
in advance using set mode. (p. 15)
q
Set tag channels as described at left.
w
While pushing and holding [HI/LO], push [DIAL] one or
more times to select the desired channel group, if desired.
e
Push [SCAN] to start priority or normal scan.
• “Pri scan 16” or “Normal scan” appears in the function display.
• When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap-
pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to set mode set-
ting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)
• Rotate the channel selector to check the scanning tag channels,
to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
• “16” flashes and a beep tone sounds when a signal is received
on Channel 16 during priority scan.
r
To stop the scan, push [SCAN].
• “Pri scan” or “Normal scan” disappears.
5
SCAN OPERATION
13
INT
25W
DUP
TAG
INTL
INT
25W
DUP
TAG
Normal scan
BUSY
INT
25W
DUP
TAG
Normal scan
SCAN
TAG
Push
Scan starts.
When a signal is received
[Example]:
Starting a normal scan.
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