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9
PRIORITY WATCH
9-6
Checks the selected Priority channel every 5 seconds,
during a DR scan�
(for 5 seconds)
DR scan
Priority
channel
Priority
frequency
or
Step 1. Set the Priority channel
To set the VFO frequency
(See BASIC MANUAL Section 3)
1� Push [V/MHz] to enter the VFO mode�
2� Set the frequency and operating mode (FM/DV)
you want to set to the Priority channel�
To select a Memory channel
(p� 7-3)
1� Push [M/CALL] to enter the Memory mode�
2� Rotate [DIAL] to select the Memory channel you
want to set to the Priority channel�
To select a Bank channel
(p� 7-8)
1� Push [M/CALL] to enter the Memory mode�
2� Push [QUICK]�
3� Select “Bank Select�”
4� Select a Bank channel you want to set to the
Priority channel�
To select a Call channel
(p� 7-3)
1� Push [M/CALL] to enter the Call Channel mode�
2� Select a Call channel you want to set to the
Priority channel�
Step 2. Start the DR scan
(p� 4-3)
1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR
screen�
2� Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second�
•
Displays the DR Scan Setting window�
3� Select a scan type�
•
The scan starts�
DR scan and a Priority channel
D
When a signal is received
When “ON” is selected.
When a signal is received on the Priority channel, the
channel is automatically selected�
•
The “P” icon blinks�
L
The scan pause timer and resume settings are the same
as those for a normal scan� (p� 11-5)
When “Bell” is selected.
When a signal is received on the Priority channel, the
display remains on the DR screen�
•
A beep sounds and the “
S
” icon blinks�
Step 3. Starts the Priority watch
(p� 9-2)
1� Push [QUICK]�
2� Select “PRIO Watch�”
3� Select the Priority watch option�
•
“P” is displayed, and the Priority watch starts�
Example:
Checks Memory channel “010” every 5
seconds during a DR scan�
▲▼
Step 4. Canceling the Priority watch
(p� 9-2)
Push [CLR] to cancel it�
•
“P” disappears�
Checks Memory channel
“010” every 5 seconds�
DR scan
Automatically selects
the Priority channel
Remains in the DR screen