Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch); Priority Revert Mode - Yaesu FT-2900R Operating Manual

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The FT-2900R's scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which al-
lows you to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home 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 "41 RESUME
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the [ D/MR ( MW )] key repeatedly,
if necessary.
2. Press and hold in the [ D/MR ( MW )] key for one second (the Memory Channel number
will blink), then select the memory channel you wish to be the "Priority" channel.
3. Press the [ ] key momentarily.
corner on the display; indicating it is the Priority channel.
4. Now set the FT-2900R for operation on another memory channel, Home channel, or on
a VFO frequency.
5. 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
FT-2900R will check the Priority Channel for activity.
6. To cancel Dual Watch operation, press the [ D/MR ( MW )] key momentarily.

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's
PTT switch. Operation will instantly revert to the Priority Channel.
To enable Priority Revert operation:
1. Press and hold the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second, then
rotate the DIAL knob to select "44 RVRT
2. Press the [ MHz ( SET )] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select "ON
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3. Press and hold the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation.
To disable Priority Revert operation, select "OFF
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The "PRI" icon will appear to the upper right
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