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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Dial select step
This transceiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency
setting. This dial select step can be set to 100 kHz, 1 MHz or
10 MHz steps, as desired.
D
Setting dial select step
q
Select VFO mode with [V/M].
w
Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
e
Rotate [DIAL] until “D SEL” appears.
• “D SEL” disappears after 1 sec. and “dS” appears.
r
While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
dial select step.
• 100 kHz, 1 MHz and 10 MHz steps can be selected.
t
Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
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Beep tones
The confirmation beep tones, which sound each time a switch
is pushed, can be turned ON or OFF, as desired.
q
Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
w
Rotate [DIAL] until “BEEP” appears.
• “BEEP” disappears after 1 sec. and “bE” appears.
e
While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the confirma-
tion beep ON or OFF.
r
Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
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Power saver
The power saver function reduces the current drain to con-
serve battery power.
q
Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
w
Rotate [DIAL] until “P SAVE” appears.
• Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
• “P SAVE” disappears after 1 sec. and “PS” appears.
e
While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the power
saver ON (AUTO) or OFF.
r
Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
For packet operation, the power saver should be turned
OFF to receive reliable packet data.
1 MHz step
100 kHz step
10 MHz step