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BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC MANUAL
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Setting a frequency
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Selecting a tuning step
When you select the frequency by rotating [DIAL] in the
VFO mode, it changes in the selected tuning step.
1. Push [QUICK].
2. Select “TS.”
3. Select a tuning step.
Options (kHz):
5.0
6.25
8.33*
10.0
12.5
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
50.0
100.0 125.0 200.0 Auto*
* For only 108.000 MHz ~ 136.991 MHz
•Sets the tuning step, then returns to the standby screen.
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Information
•You can set the tuning step for both the VFO and
Memory mode.
•The VFO mode scan and the Band Scope function also
use this step to search for signals.
•On 108.000 MHz ~ 136.991 MHz, you can select only
8.33 kHz, 25.0 kHz, or Auto.
The 1 MHz Tuning
Select mode
Blinks
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Selecting the 1 MHz tuning
You can change the operating frequency in 1 MHz steps
for quick tuning.
1. In the VFO mode, push [VFO/MHz].
•Enters the 1 MHz Tuning Select mode, and the 1 MHz
digit blinks.
2. Rotate [DIAL].
•The frequency changes in 1 MHz steps.
3. Push [VFO/MHz].
•Exits the 1 MHz Tuning Select mode.
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The tuning step setting (above) remains.
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Attenuator
The Attenuator prevents a desired signal from becoming
distorted when a very strong signal is near the frequency,
or when a very strong electric field, such as from a
broadcasting station, is near your location.
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You can use the Attenuator only on the A band.
1. Push [QUICK].
2. Select “ATT.”
3. Select “ON.”
•“ATT” is displayed.
The Attenuator is ON.