Moving Memory Data To The Vfo; Memory Only Mode - Yaesu FT-252 Operating Manual

4. To change to another Memory Bank, press and hold in the [ V/M ] key, rotate the
DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to select the new Memory Bank, then press the
[ V/M ] key momentarily.
5. To exit from Memory Bank operation, select "
in step 4 above and then press [ F/MW ] . You are now in
the "standard" Memory Recall mode, without utilization
of the Memory Banks. The memories stored in the various
Banks will remain in those banks, however; you do not need to store them again.
Removing Memories from a Memory Bank
1. Recall the memory channel to be removed from a Memory Bank.
2. Press and hold in the [ V/M ] key for one second, then press and hold in the [ F/MW ]
key to remove the memory channel data from the Memory Bank.

Moving Memory Data to the VFO

Data stored on memory channels can easily be moved to the VFO, if you like.
1. Select the memory channel containing the frequency data to be moved to the VFO.
2. Press and hold the [ V/M ] key to activate the "Memory Tune" feature temporarily,
then press and hold in the [ V/M ] key for one second. The data will now have been
copied to the VFO, although the original memory contents will remain intact on the
previously-stored channel.
If a Split Frequency Memory channel was transferred, the TX frequency will be ig-
nored (you will be set up for Simplex operation on the Receive frequency).
Once memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a
"Memory Only" mode, whereby VFO operation is impossible. This may be particularly
useful during public-service events, where a number of operators may be using the radio
for first time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired.
To place the radio into the Memory Only mode:
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Press and hold in the [ V/M ] key while turning the radio on.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "
then press the [ SET/ATS ] key.
To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on pro-
cedure.
FT-252 O
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Memory Only Mode

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Memory Mode
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