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SCAN OPERATION
3-4
VFO Scan
The VFO scan searches for signals within the
specified frequency range.
1. Repeatedly push [V/M/C] to select the VFO mode.
2. Hold down [SCAN] until a beep sounds to start
the scan.
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While scanning, repeatedly push [SET] to select a
scan type.
Full scan
Band scan
Program scan
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While scanning, the scan type in progress is
indicated by two letters.
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While scanning, push [BAND] to change the band to
scan, or scope of the Program Scan.
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While receiving a signal, the S-meter displays the
received signal strength.
3. Push [SCAN] or [V/M/C] to cancel the scan.
TIP:
• While scanning, rotate [DIAL] to change the
scanning direction.
• While scanning, hold down [
] to turn the Lock
function ON or OFF.
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VFO Scan type
There are the following types of VFO scans.
ALL:
Full scan
bAnd:
Band scan
PROG1 ~ 3: Program scan
TIP: About the Band scan
While scanning the VHF or UHF band, push [BAND] to
switch the scan to the other band.
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While scanning the FM radio band, you cannot switch to
VHF or UHF.
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Using the Program Skip function
You can skip unnecessary frequencies during a scan.
Enter the Skip Channel in Memory mode to use the
function.
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The skipped frequencies will be scanned if the Program
Skip function is turned OFF in the Set mode (p. 5-4).