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9
PRIORITY WATCH
9-2
While operating in the VFO mode, using the DR
function, or while scanning, Priority watch shortly
checks for signals on a selected channel (frequency)
every 5 seconds�
There are 6 ways to use the Priority Watch function�
Watching a Priority channel while receiving in the
VFO mode or using the DR function:
(pp� 9-3, 9-4)
Priority
channel
Priority
frequency
or
(Receiving
for 5 seconds)
DR
function
(Receiving
for 5 seconds)
VFO
frequency
Priority
channel
Watching a Priority channel while scanning:
(pp� 9-5, 9-6)
Priority
channel
(for 5 seconds)
VFO scan
(for 5 seconds)
DR scan
Priority
channel
Priority
frequency
or
About the Priority Watch function
Scanning while receiving in the VFO mode:
(p� 9-7)
SKIP
0
1
2
499
M-CH
(Receiving
for 5 seconds)
VFO
frequency
SKIP
00
01
02
99
Bank CH
(Receiving
for 5 seconds)
VFO
frequency
Scanning while scanning:
(p� 9-8)
SKIP
0
1
2
499
M-CH
(for 5 seconds)
VFO scan
00
01
02
99
Bank CH
SKIP
(for 5 seconds)
VFO scan
Starting or canceling the Priority Watch function
D
Starting the Priority watch
To start the Priority watch, select “ON” or “Bell,” as
described below�
•
ON: When a signal is received on the Priority
channel, the channel is automatically
selected�
•
Bell: When a signal is received on the Priority
channel, beeps sound and the “
S
” icon
blinks�
1� Push [QUICK]�
2� Select “PRIO Watch�”
D
Canceling the Priority watch
During the Priority watch, push [CLR] to cancel it�
•
“P” disappears�
In any case described above, you can start or cancel
the function in the same way�
3� Select an option�
▼
•
“P” is displayed, and the Priority watch starts�