Scan - Kenwood TM-V71A Instruction Manual

Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies.
Becoming comfortable with all types of Scan will increase your operating
efficiency.
This transceiver provides the following types of scans:
Scan Type
VFO Scan
Memory Scan
Group Scan
Program Scan
MHz Scan
Call Scan
Note:
u Adjust the squelch level before using Scan. Selecting a squelch level too low could cause
Scan to stop immediately.
u While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops for any signal received; however, you will hear audio
only when the signal contains the same CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selected.
u When using S-meter Squelch, Scan stops when the received signal strength matches or
exceeds the S-meter setting. Scan resumes 2 seconds after the signal level drops below the
S-meter setting.
u Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan to temporarily stop if it is functioning on a non TX
band.
u Starting Scan switches the Automatic Simplex Checker OFF.
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SCAN

Scans all frequencies on the current band.
Scans all frequencies stored in the Memory channels.
Scans the frequencies in the Memory channels which
belong to the group you have specified.
Scans all frequencies within the programmed range, on
the current band.
Scans all frequencies within a 1 MHz range from the
originating frequency.
Scans the Call channel as well as the currently selected
VFO frequency or Memory channel.
Scan Range