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SCAN OPERATION
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Scan (Continued)
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Scanning direction
• If desired, rotate [DIAL] to switch the scanning direc-
tion during a scan.
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Squelch setting for a scan
The squelch level can be changed to suit your operat-
ing needs. Set the squelch level to open the squelch,
according to the received signal strength.
The default squelch level is “AUTO.”
• During a scan, while holding down [SQL], and then ro-
tate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level. Release [SQL]
to restart the scan.
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Tuning step for a VFO scan
The selected tuning step is applied to the scan.
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Skip function
The skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning
those frequencies set as skip channels.
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Temporary Skip timer
The Temporary Skip function temporarily skips unwant-
ed frequencies during a scan, for the set period.
• These settings can be changed in the MENU screen.
(MENU > Scan >
Temporary Skip Timer
)
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Receive mode for a scan
• The selected receive mode is used by the scan.
• During a memory or bank scan, the receive mode pro-
grammed into the channel is used by the scan.
TIP:
When the “PROGRAM SKIP” item is set to OFF,
the Scan Skip function cannot be used. (p. 16-19)
(MENU > Scan >
Program skip
)
Squelch level
Scanning in the FM mode
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