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Chapter 5. - Scanning
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP features a built in scanner for the VHF and UHF bands. When in
Frequency (VFO) mode it will scan in steps according to your set frequency step. In Channel
(MR) mode it will scan your channels. At approximately three frequencies per second, it's not
the fastest scanner in the world, but it is nonetheless a useful feature to have at times.
Dual Watch is inhibited while scanning
To enable the scanner, press and hold the
key for about two seconds. Press any key to exit
scanning mode.
Scanning modes
The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, carrier or search, each of
which is explained in further details in their respective section below.
Procedure 5.1. Setting scanner mode
1.
Press the
key to enter the menu.
2.
Enter
on your numeric keypad to come to scanner mode.
3.
Press the
key to select.
