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27 VX-1400 O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
O
PERATION
D
UAL
W
ATCH
The Dual Watch feature allows the user or dispatcher to operate on one channel while
periodically making a brief check of Memory Channel “1-001” (Memory Bank #1, Chan-
nel #1). The Dual Watch feature can be engaged so long as there is frequency and mode
data written into memory channel “1-001”.
Every four seconds, the transceiver will automatically switch over to memory channel “1-
001”. If a station is transmitting on memory channel “1-001”, the transceiver will hold on
memory channel “1-001” for five seconds, then Dual watch operation will resume (irre-
spective of the transmit/receive status of any stations on memory channel “1-001”).
Dual Watch operation is simple to use. Follow these steps:
Adjust the squelch circuit so that the green
TX/BUSY
indicator disappears and the
receiver is silenced.
Press the [
DW
] button (the [
P
ROGRAMMABLE
] button which assigned “Dual Watch”
function) to activate Dual Watch. After four seconds, the transceiver will switch over
to memory channel “1-001,” and will stay there for 1/2 seconds, thereafter returning
to your original channel. The “
” icon will become illuminated while the Dual
Watch feature is activated.
If a call is received on memory channel “1-001” during Dual Watch operation, the
transceiver will hold on memory channel “1-001” for five seconds, then Dual watch
operation will resume (irrespective of the transmit/receive status of any stations on
memory channel “1-001”). The “
” icon will blinks while receiving the memory
channel “1-001”.
Press the [ DW
] button again to disable the Dual Watch feature. The “
” icon disap-
pears and operation will revert to your original operating frequency.
Note that your main operating channel can be changed during Dual Watch operation,
but you cannot change channels while memory channel “1-001” is being checked for
activity.