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The VX-6R's scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows
you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user-defined
Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is
strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance
with the Scan-Resume mode set via Set Mode Item 49:
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
1. Press the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key momentarily to enter the Memory Recall mode, if you
are not using memories already. If you are operating within a Memory Bank, you must
exit from Memory Bank operation by pressing the [ BAND ( SCN ) BND DN ] key mo-
mentarily.
2. Press and hold in the [ F/W ] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
memory channel you wish to be the "Priority" channel.
3. Press the [ BAND ( SCN ) BND DN ] key. The "
appear to the left side of the memory channel number, indicating
it is the Priority channel while recalling the channel.
Now set the VX-6R for operation on another memory channel, Home channel, or on a
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VFO frequency.
5. Press and hold in the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key for one second. The display will remain on
the VFO or memory channel selected; however, the "
will appear on the display, and every five seconds the VX-6R
will check the Priority Channel for activity. If a station appears
on the Priority Channel, the radio will pause on that channel, as described previously.
6. To exit from Dual Watch, press the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key momentarily
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