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Note: This operation does not function in the FM Broadcast frequencies.
The Spectrum Scope Monitor allows viewing of operating activity
on 5 channels above and 5 channels below the current operating
channel in the VFO mode. When the Spectrum Scope Monitor
is activated, the display indicates the relative signal strength on
channels immediately adjacent to the current operating frequency.
Two basic operating modes for Spectrum Scope are available:
CONT: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band repeatedly until the Spec-
trum Scope is turned off.
CHK: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band one cycle every 10 sec-
onds.
Setting the Spectrum Scope Mode
1. Press and hold in the key for one second to enter the Menu mode
2. Rotate the
knob to select Menu #43 (SCOPE).
3. Rotate the
knob to select the desired sweep mode (see above).
4. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the key for one second to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Activate the Spectrum Scope
1. Set the transceiver to the VFO mode in the desired band.
2. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the
knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row 6 [SSM, SCH, ART] appears on the display.
3. Press the
(SSM) key momentarily to engage the Spectrum Scope.
4. When the Spectrum Scope is in operation, the relative signal strength of stations on
channels immediately adjacent to the current frequency will be indicated on the display.
5. To disable the Spectrum Scope, press the
(SSM) key once more.
The receiver’s audio output and S-meter are disabled when using the Spectrum
Scope.
Spectrum Scope Monitor Operation