Scanning; Overview; Set The Scan-Resume Preference; Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch) - Yaesu FT-8900R Operating Manual

Scanning

Overview

FT−8900R
The allows you to scan just the Memory channels via
45), the entire operating band in
Programmable Memory Scan
monitor the station(s) on that frequency.
Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take a
moment to select the way in which you would like the
pauses on a signal.

Set the Scan-Resume Preference

Two options for the
TIME
In this mode, scanning will pause on a signal it encounters, and will hold there for five
seconds. If you do not take action to disable scanning within five seconds, scanning will
resume even if the stations are still active. This is the default setting.
BUSY
In this mode, scanning will pause on a signal it encounters. Two seconds after the carrier
has dropped, scanning will resume.
To set the
Scan-Resume
1. Press the
2. Rotate the
3. Press the
desired
Scan-Resume
4. Press and hold in the
normal operation.0.

Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

's scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows
FT−8900R
The
you to operate on a
user-defined
Priority Memory Channel
which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanning will pause on that
Memory Channel
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VFO Scan Mode
(see page 23). It will pause on signals encountered, so you can
mode are available:
Scan-Resume
mode:
momentarily to enter the
SET key
knob to select
DIAL
knob momentarily, then rotate the
DIAL
mode ( TIME
DIAL
, channel, or
VFO Memory
for activity. If a station is received on the
(see page 44), or a portion of that band via
FT−8900R
mode.
Set
Menu #34 SCAN .
or BUSY ).
knob for ½ second to save the new setting and exit to
channel, while periodically checking a
Home
SCANNING
(see page
Memory Scan Mode
to resume scanning after it
knob to select the
DIAL
Priority
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