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Scanning
FTM-3100R/E Advance Manual
Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)
The FTM-3100R/E’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which
allows operating on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodically checking
a user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station received on the Memory Channel is
strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with
the Scan-Resume mode setting of Menu item “SCAN RSM 31.” See page 16.
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
1. Set the transceiver to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the [
V/M
(
MW
)] key repeat-
edly, if necessary.
2. Press and hold in the [
V/M
(
MW
)] key for one second, then select the memory channel
you wish to be the “Priority” channel.
3. Press the [
TXPO
] key momentarily. The “PRI
CH?” will appear on the display.
4. Press the [
TXPO
] key momentarily. The “P”
notation will appear on the “100 MHz” fre-
quency digit on the display; indicating it is
the Priority channel.
5. Now set the FTM-3100R/E for operation on
another memory channel, Home channel, or
on a VFO frequency.
6. Press and hold in the [
REV
(
DW
)] key for one second. The display will remain on the
VFO, the selected memory channel, or the Home channel, but every five seconds the
FTM-3100R/E will check the Priority Channel for activity.
Note:
During Dual Watch operation, the decimal points of the frequency display blink.
7. To cancel Dual Watch operation, press and hold the [
REV
(
DW
)] key for one second.
Priority Revert Mode
During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which will
allow you to move to the Priority Channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appear
on the Priority Channel.
When this feature is enabled, and priority monitoring is engaged, just press the microphone
PTT
switch. Operation will instantly revert to the Priority Channel.
1. Press and hold in the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key for
one second, then rotate the
DIAL
knob to
select “
DW RVRT 14
”.
2. Press the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key, and then rotate
the
DIAL
knob to set this Menu item to “ON”.
3. Press and hold in the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key for
one second to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.
To disable Priority Revert operation, select “OFF” in step 2 above.
