Priority Revert Mode - Yaesu FT-252 Operating Manual

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"Priority Channel" Scanning ( Dual Watch )
WX Channel Priority
1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the "Priority" frequency.
2. Now, set the radio for operation on a WX channel by pressing the [ F/MW ] key, then
press the [ V/M ] key.
3. Press the [ F/MW ] key, then press the [ VOL/SQL ] key to activate the WX Priority
mode. The display will remain on the WX channel frequency, but every five seconds
the radio will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity.
4. Press [ F/MW ]  [ VOL/SQL ] again to disable the VFO Priority mode.
During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which
will allow you to move to the Priority channel instantly, without waiting for activity
to appear on the Priority channel.
When this feature is enabled, and Priority monitoring is engaged, just press the PTT
switch; operation will instantly revert to the Priority channel.
To enable the Priority Revert operation:
1. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to se-
lect Set Mode Item 33:
3. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key momentarily to enable ad-
justment of this Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to set this Set Mode Item to "
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ON
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting
and exit to normal operation.
6. To disable the Priority Revert operation, just repeat the above procedure, rotat-
ing the DIAL knob to select "
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