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PRIORITY WATCH
3-5
VFO scan and a Priority channel
Checks the selected Priority channel every 5 seconds,
during a VFO mode scan.
Step 1. Set the Priority channel
To select a Memory channel
1. Push [V/M] to enter the Memory mode.
2. Rotate [DIAL] to select the Memory channel you
want to monitor.
To select a Bank channel
1. Push [V/M] to enter the Memory mode.
2. Push [QUICK].
3. Rotate [DIAL] to select “Bank Select,” then push
[
ï
].
4. Rotate [DIAL] to select the Bank channel you want
to monitor.
1. Hold down [CALL] for 1 second to enter the Call
channel mode.
2. Rotate [DIAL] to select the Call channel you want
to monitor.
Step 2. Starts the Priority watch
1. Push [QUICK].
2. Rotate [DIAL] to select “PRIO Watch,” then push [
ï
].
3. Select the Priority watch option, then push [
ï
].
•“P” is displayed, and the Priority watch starts.
1. In the VFO mode, hold down [SCAN] for 1 second.
•Opens the Scan Type Select window.
2. Rotate [DIAL] to select a scan type, then push
[
ï
].
•The scan starts.
Example: Checks Memory channel “002” during a VFO
mode scan.
Checks Memory channel “002”
every 5 seconds.
Scan
(5 seconds)
VFO
mode
Priority
channel
D
When a signal is received
When “ON” is selected.
When a signal is received on the Priority channel, the
channel is automatically selected.
•The “P” icon blinks.
L
The scan pause timer and resume settings are the same
as those for a normal scan. (p. 9-18)
Automatically selects the Priority channel.
When “Bell” is selected.
When a signal is received on the Priority channel, the
display remains in the VFO mode.
•A beep sounds and the “
S
” icon blinks.
Remains in the VFO mode.
Step 4. Canceling the Priority watch
1. Push [QUICK].
2. Rotate [DIAL] to select “PRIO Watch OFF,” then
push [
ï
].
•“P” disappears, and the Priority watch is canceled.
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