Key Operations; Scanning Function - Alinco DR-B185HT Instruction Manual

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KEY OPERATIONS

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SCANNING FUNCTION

Use this function to automatically search for signals. 6 different scan
types are available.
In parameter setting mode, choose Timer mode or Busy mode to
determine the desired resuming condition. If the CTCSS (TSQ) squelch
or DCS squelch is set, the audio can be heard only when the tone/code
matches the incoming signal. Otherwise, scanning stops but no audio will
be heard. The direction of scan, upward or downward, can be changed
during the scan by rotating the dial or pressing UP or DOWN keys in the
desired direction.
VFO Scan
Scans all VFO channels in regard to the preset tuning step.
1. Enter VFO mode.
2.
17 Press and hold [UP]/[DOWN] keys for a second until the 2nd
beep is heard then release it immediately to start scanning.
icon flashes while scanning. It stops at the frequency where the
incoming signal is detected, and resumes the scan according to the
selected resume condition.
3. Use dial or [UP]/[DOWN] keys to change the direction. Press any
key (other than the [UP]/[DOWN] keys) to exit.
Program Scan
This is a type of VFO scan, but by setting the frequency range of the
VFO into P1 and P2 channels, it only scans between those frequencies.
With setting the P1 and P2 properly, up to 3 Program scan ranges will be
available.
When P1, P2 is registered
L P1
VFO Lower Program Scan
Memory1
Limit
When only P1 is registered
L P1
Program Scan
VFO Lower
Memory1
Limit
When only P2 is registered
L P2
Program Scan
VFO Lower
Limit Memory2
1. Program the P1 and P2 memory channels as you desire in
advance.
2.
Select a frequency range that you wish to scan. Suppose you wish
to monitor a range between lowest VFO frequency and P1, select
any frequency between these 2 frequencies.
3. Press [UP]/[DOWN] key for more than 1 second to start scanning.
During this scan mode, the "P" icon appears and
The scanning step depends on the channel step setting value. If
you wish to scan all VFO range, don't program P1/P2 channels.
4.
Use dial or [UP]/[DOWN] keys to change the direction. Press any
key (other than the [UP]/[DOWN] keys) to exit.
P2 U
Program Scan
VFO Upper
Memory2
Limit
U
VFO Upper
Limit
U
VFO Upper
Limit
icon flashes.