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VFO description
The IC-9100 has two VFOs; “A” and “B,” for each MAIN
and SUB Bands, and are convenient for quickly select-
ing two frequencies
, or split frequency operation. You
can use either VFO to call up a frequency and operat-
ing mode.
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscil-
lator.
D
Selecting the VFO A/B
➥
Push [A/B] to switch between the VFO A and
VFO B.
• “VFO A” or “VFO B” appears when the VFO is selected.
D
VFO equalization
➥
Hold down [A/B] for 1 second to equalize the data
in both VFOs.
• 3 beeps sound when the equalization is complete.
CONVENIENT!
Use two VFOs as quick memories:
When you find a new station, but wish to continue
searching, the dual VFO system can be used for quick
memory storage.
q
Hold down [A/B] for 1 second to store the displayed
contents into the undisplayed VFO.
w
Continue searching for stations.
e
Push [A/B] to show the stored contents on the un-
displayed VFO.
r
To continue searching for stations, push [A/B] again
to show the displayed VFO.
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Selecting VFO/memory mode
➥
Push [VFO/MEMO] to switch between the VFO
and memory modes.
• “VFO A” or “VFO B” appears when in the VFO mode, or
“MEMO” appears when in the memory mode.
• Holding down [VFO/MEMO] for 1 second copies the
contents of the selected memory channel into the dis-
played VFO. (p. 142)
A G C
D U P
C O M P
T B W
S C P
M 1
Memory icon
A G C
D U P
C O M P
T B W
S C P
M 1
The selected VFO icon
[A/B]
A G C
D U P
C O M P
T B W
S C P
M 1
The selected VFO icon
A G C
D U P
C O M P
T B W
S C P
M 1
A G C
D U P
C O M P
T B W
S C P
M 1
q
Hold down
e
Push
Displayed VFO
Undisplayed VFO
[VFO/MEMO]
Memory channel number
