6
Tuning to a Frequency
Press the
key to select the desired frequency band.
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the desired frequency.
AIR Band
108MHz - 137MHz
144MHz Band 137MHz - 174MHz
VHF Band
174MHz - 400MHz
430MHz Band 400MHz - 480MHz
UHF Band
480MHz - 999.995MHz
DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
FTM - 500D
DISP
S-DX
①
②
z
Keyboard frequency entry (Direct Input)
1. Press and hold the
DIAL
knob, to display the
frequency input screen.
Or press the
FUNC
knob
[
KEYPAD
]
press the
FUNC
knob.
2. The leftmost digit will blink, then turn the
DIAL
knob
to select the first digit.
3. Press the
DIAL
knob, the second-row digit will blink.
4. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the second digit.
5. Repeat the same operation to select additional digits.
Then press and hold the
DIAL
knob to conclude the
input and confirm the frequency.
DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
FTM - 500D
DISP
S-DX
KEYPAD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
SCAN
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR
HIGH
AUTO
ARS
TONE
100.0
APRS
OFF
DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
FTM - 500D
DISP
S-DX
While entering a frequency using the keyboard, the entry may be canceled by
pressing the
key.
z
Change the frequency rapidly (MHz up/down function)
Press the
DIAL
knob, to blink the MHz digit.
Change the frequency in 1MHz steps by turning the
DIAL
knob while it is blinking.
In this case, change the frequency within the range of 108MHz to 999.995MHz
regardless of the band. Operation will be within the band that includes the input
frequency.
See below for details on operating bands.
108MHz - 137MHz
→ AM mode*
137MHz - 174MHz
→ Digital or FM mode
174MHz - 300MHz
→ FM mode*
300MHz - 320MHz (for USA: 336MHz) → AM mode*
320MHz (for USA: 336MHz) - 400MHz → FM mode*
400MHz - 480MHz
→ Digital or FM mode
480MHz - 999.995MHz
→ FM mode*
*Change to AM or FM mode in the Set Menu [
16 RX MODE
].