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6
SCAN OPERATION
6-2
A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening
purposes.
BAND EDGE TO BAND EDGE SCAN (FULL SCAN)
Band
edge
Band
edge
Scan
Jump
PROGRAMMED SCAN*
Band
edge
Band
edge
1A
2A
3A
1b
2b
3b
Scan edges
Scan
Jump
The Programmed scan P1 scans between 1A and
1b, P2 scans between 2A and 2b, and P3 scans
between 3A and 3b frequencies.
MEMORY/CALL CHANNEL WATCH
5 seconds
VFO
frequency
Memory
(Call)
channel
MEMORY SCAN WATCH
VFO
frequency
SKIP
Mch 0
Mch 1
Mch 2
Mch 199
5 seconds
SKIP
SKIP
Mch 1
Mch 0
Mch 2
Mch 3
Mch 4
Mch 5
Mch 10
Mch 199
Mch 9
Mch 8
Mch 7
Mch 6
The band edge to band edge scan repeatedly scans
through the operating band.
1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the
VFO mode.
2. Push [FUNC], and then push [SCAN] to start the
scan.
3. During the scan, push [FUNC], and then push
[SET] several times to select “AL” (band edge to
band edge scan), if necessary.
L
“P1,” “P2” and “P3” for Programmed scan.
L
To change the scan direction, push [
Y
] or [
Z
].
4. To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [
Y
]/
[
Z
], [MONI] or [FUNC].
Example: Starting the band edge to band edge
scan.
Push
, and then push
.
If necessary, push
to select the scan type “AL.”
several times
, and then push
Push
several times.
(VFO mode)
(A scan starts)
Scan types
Band edge to band edge scan (Full scan)
* See the BASIC MANUAL for details.
D
VFO scan
D
Priority watch*
D
Memory scan*