How To Scan Dual Channels (Dw) - Furuno FM-8900S Operator's Manual

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
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How to Scan Dual Channels (DW)

The DW function permits watch on CH16 and an operator-selected channel. CH16
and another channel are watched at intervals of 0.15 seconds and one second, re-
spectively.
1. Select the other channel to watch then press the DW/SCAN key to
show the [DW/SCAN] option.
2. With [DW] selected, push the CHANNEL/ENTER knob. The following screen ap-
pears (channel 68 is selected in the example).
When the receiver detects a carrier and the squelch opens, the following occurs.
• When the squelch opens on the additional channel, the receiver continues
scanning dual channels.
• When the squelch opens on the CH16, the CH16 is set.
When the squelch closes, the scanning on dual channels restarts.
To stop the scanning on dual channels, do one of the following:
• Press the CANCEL key.
• Press the CH16 key.
• Press the DISTRESS key.
• Press the DW/SCAN key.
• Off hook a handset if there is one on hook.
• Press the PTT switch of a handset that is off hook. In this case, press the PTT switch
again to transmit.
• Activate another session.
• Select [HOLD] in the RT session.
• Select [QUIT] in the RT session.
• Press the MENU key.
• Press the RT/REGION key.
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