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Dual Watch (DW) feature
The FTM-6000R/E’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which
allows operating on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a Home
channel for activity.
If a station received on the Home channel is strong enough to open the Squelch, the
scanner will pause on that station.
Activating the Dual Watch (DW) feature
1. Set the frequency and communication mode to monitor continually.
The monitor frequency may be set on the VFO mode or the memory channel mode.
2. Assigning the “
DW
” function to a programmable key ([P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4]) on the mi-
crophone.
How to assign DW function
1. Press and hold the [
F
menu
] key.
2. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select [
14 MIC.PGM
], then press the
DIAL
knob.
3. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the [PGM.P1], [PGM.P2], [PGM.P3] or [PGM.
P4] key to assign a function, then press the
DIAL
knob.
4. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select
“DW”
.
5. Press the
DIAL
knob to save the setting and return to normal operation.
6. Press the key to which “
DW
” function is assigned.
•
The dual watch function is activated.
•
When a signal is received on the home channel, it will continue to be received until
there is no signal.
•
The frequency will blink while receiving a signal.
7. Press the key assigned “
DW
” function to cancel the dual watch function.
