VX-2R O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
10
S
ELECTING
THE
O
PERATING
B
AND
The
VX-2R
covers an incredibly
wide frequency range, over
which a number of different op-
erating modes are used. There-
fore, the
VX-2R
’s frequency cov-
erage has been divided into dif-
ferent operating bands, each of
which has its own pre-set chan-
nel steps and operating modes.
You can change the channel steps
and operating modes later, if you
like (see page 15).
To Change Operating Bands:
1.
Press the [
BAND
] key repetitively. You will see the LCD indication move toward a
higher frequency band each time you press the [
BAND
]
key.
2.
If you wish to move the operating band selection down-
ward (toward lower frequencies), press the [
F/W
] key
first, then press the [
BAND
] key.
3.
Once you have selected the desired band, you may ini-
tiate manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussion in
the next chapter.
When receiving in the AM Broadcast or Shortwave bands (0.5-30 MHz), we
recommend that you connect an external antenna, for improved reception.
O
PERATION
B
AND
F
REQUENCY
R
ANGE
[
B
AND
N
UMBER
]
USA V
ERSION
EXP V
ERSION
BC Band
[1]
0.5 - 1.8 MHz
0.504 - 1.8 MHz
SW Band
[2]
1.8 - 30 MHz
1.8 - 30 MHz
50 MHz Ham Band
[3]
30 - 59 MHz
30 - 88 MHz
FM BC Band
[4]
59 - 108 MHz
88 - 108 MHz
Air Band
[5]
108 - 137 MHz
108 - 137 MHz
144 MHz Ham Band [6]
137 - 174 MHz
137 - 174 MHz
VHF-TV Band
[7]
174 - 222 MHz
174 - 222 MHz
Action Band 1
[8]
222 - 420 MHz
222 - 420 MHz
430 MHz Ham Band [9]
420 - 470 MHz
420 - 470 MHz
VHF-TV Band
[A]
470 - 800 MHz
470 - 800 MHz
Action Band 2
[b]
803 - 999 MHz
800 - 999 MHz
