Automatic Lamp Illumination On Scan Stop; Band Edge Beeper - Yaesu VX-8DR Operating Manual

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The VX-8DR/DE 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 81: 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-8DR/DE will automatically "beep" when a band edge is encountered during
scanning (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 by 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 10: 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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