5.4 Channel selection
There are two modes of operation: Frequency (VFO) mode, and Channel or Memory (MR) mode.
For everyday use, Channel (MR) mode is going to be a whole lot more practical than Frequency (VFO) mode. However,
Frequency (VFO) mode is very handy for experimentation out in the field. Frequency (VFO) mode is also used for
programming channels into memory.
In Channel (MR) mode you can navigate up and down the channel by using the
or
keys.
Ultimately which mode you end up using will depend entirely on your use case.
5.5 Frequency (VFO) mode
In Frequency (VFO) mode you can navigate up and down the band by using the
or
keys. Each press will increment
or decrement your frequency according to the frequency step you've set your transceiver to.
Channel mode(MR)
Frequency mode(VFO)
You can also input frequencies directly on your numeric keypad with kilohertz accuracy.
The following example assumes the use of a 12.5 kHz frequency step.
Example. Entering the frequency 432.6125 MHz on display
A
a.
Use the
[V/M]
key to switch to Frequency (VFO) mode.
b.
Press
[A/B]
until the
icon appears next to the upper display.
c.
Enter
[4][3][2][6][1][2][5]
on the numeric keypad.
