Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (Pms) . 61 "Priority Channel" Scanning (Dual Watch) - Yaesu VX-7R Operating Manual

P
ROGRAMMABLE
This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO opera-
tion. For example, you might with to set up a limit (in North America) of 144.300 MHz to
148.000 MHz so as to prevent encroachment into the SSB/CW "Weak Signal" portion of
the band below 144.300 MHz. Here's how to do this:
1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the
2. Using the techniques learned earlier, store (per the above
concept) 144.300 MHz into Memory Channel #L1 (the
"L" designates the Lower sub-band limit).
3. Likewise, store 148.000 MHz into Memory Channel #U1
(the "U" designates the Upper sub-band limit).
4. Switch to the Memory mode by pressing the
select Memory Channel # L1.
5. Press and hold in the
operation; the "MR" label will be replaced by "PMS" in
the upper left-hand corner of the display. Tuning and can-
ning will now be limited within the just-programmed range.
6. 20 pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled L1/U1 through L20/U20 are available. You
therefore can set upper and lower operation limits on a number of bands, if you like.
"P
RIORITY
The VX-7R'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 Menu Item (Scan Modes #3: RESUME). See page 56.
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
1. Press the key momentarily to enter the Memory Recall mode, if you are not using
memories already.
2. Press and hold in the
wish to be the "Priority" channel.
key. When rotate the DIAL to select the "Priority" channel, a "P" icon
3. Press the
(for the "Main" band priority channel) or "p" icon (for the "Sub" band priority chan-
nel) will appear to the right of the "MR" icon, indicating it is the Priority channel.
3. Now set the VX-7R for operation on another memory channel, or on a VFO frequency.
4. Press the key, then press the
remain on the VFO or memory channel selected, but ev-
ery five seconds the VX-7R will check the Priority Chan-
nel for activity.
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key for 1/2 second to start PMS
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key for 1/2 second, then select the memory channel you
key. The display will
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key, if necessary. .
key once, then rotate the DIAL to
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