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Scanning
Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)
The FTM-7250DR/DE’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 39
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 the [
V/M
(
MW
)] key, then select the memory channel you wish to be the
“Priority” channel.
3. Press the [
MODE
(
DG-ID
)] key momentarily. The
“PRI CH?” will appear on the display.
4. Press the [
MODE
(
DG-ID
)] key momentarily.
Note:
The “P” icon will appear to the memory channel number for one second, indicat-
ing it is the Priority channel while recalling the channel.
5. Now set the FTM-7250DR/DE for operation on another memory channel, Home chan-
nel, or on a VFO frequency.
6. Press the programmable key on the MH-48A6JA Microphone that is assigned “DW”
(see page 3). The display will remain on the VFO, the selected memory channel, or
the Home channel, but every five seconds the FTM-7250DR/DE 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 the programmable key on the MH-48A6JA Mi-
crophone that is assigned “DW”.
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 the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key, then rotate
the
DIAL
knob to select “
DW RVRT 20
”.
2. Press the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key, and then rotate the
DIAL
knob to set this Menu item to “ON”.
3. Press and hold the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.
To disable Priority Revert operation, select “OFF” in step 2 above.