5
SCAN OPERATION
5-2
A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes.
Scan types
D
Memory scan
Repeatedly scans memory channels, except those set
as skip channels, described in the next scan topic.
1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SCAN] to start the
scan.
• “
X
” blinks.
L
To change the scan direction, push [
Y
] or [
Z
].
2. To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [
Y
]/
[
Z
], [MONI] or [FUNC].
D
Priority watch
The priority watch checks for signals on the selected
channel (Priority channel) every 5 seconds. A priority
channel must be set first.
Setting the Priority channel
1. Push [
Y
] or [
Z
] to select the channel.
2. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [PRIO] for 1
second to set the selected channel as a Priority
channel.
• 2 beeps sound and “PRIO” is displayed for 1
second.
Starting Priority Watch
3. Push [FUNC], and then [PRIO] to start the Watch.
• The decimal point “.” on the alphanumeric
display blinks.
• When a signal is received on the channel, the
Watch pauses, and resumes depending on the
selected scan resume option.
4. To cancel the watch, push any key except [ ], [
Y
]/
[
Z
], [MONI], [FUNC], or [PTT].
SKIP
SKIP
Mch 1
Mch 200
Mch 2
Mch 3
Mch 4
Mch 5
Mch 10
Mch 199
Mch 9
Mch 8
Mch 7
Mch 6
