Band Edge Beeper - Yaesu VX-8GR Operating Manual

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The VX-8GR will automatically illuminate the LCD Lamp whenever the scanner stops on
a signal; this allows you to see the frequency of the incoming signal better at night. Note
that this will, of course, increase battery consumption, so be sure to switch it off during the
day (the default condition for this feature is "ON").
The procedure for disabling the Scan Lamp is:
1. Press and hold the
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 75: SCAN
LAMP.
3. Press the
Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select "OFF".
5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
The VX-8GR will automatically "beep" when a band edge is encountered during scan-
ning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may enable this
feature (band edge beeper) when the frequency reaches the band edge while selecting the
VFO frequency using the DIAL knob.
The procedure for enabling the Band-Edge Beeper is:
1. Press and hold the
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 8: BEEP
EDGE.
3. Press the
Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select "ON".
5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
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key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set
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key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set
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