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4.
SCAN OPERATION
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[DIAL] operation during a scan
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction during a
scan�
• When the scan is paused, rotate [DIAL] to resume
the scan�
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Squelch setting for a scan
You can change the squelch level to suit your
operating needs� Set the squelch level to open the
squelch, according to the received signal strength�
During a scan, rotate [SQL] to adjust the squelch
level�
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Tuning step for a VFO scan
The selected tuning step is applied to the scan�
For a Full scan and Programmed scan, set the tuning
step� See the Basic manual for details�
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Skip function
The Skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning
Memory channels set as Skip channels� (p� 4-11)
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When a signal is received
When a signal is received, the scan pauses for
approximately 10 seconds (default)�
The scan resumes approximately 2 seconds (default)
after the signal disappears�
To manually resume the scan, rotate [DIAL]�
These settings can be changed in the Set mode�
(p� 8-3)
About scans
“�” and “AL” blink�
LOCK
SET
ANM
MONI
DUP
LOW
T-SCAN
TONE
PRIO
M/CALL
SCAN
V/ MHz
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
MID
LOW
The S/RF indicator displays
the received signal strength�
Example: When receiving a signal during a Full
scan.