D Tuning Step For A Vfo Scan; Squelch Setting For A Scan; D Skip Function; D Receive Mode For A Scan - Icom ID-51A Advanced Instructions

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SCAN OPERATION
Scan (Continued)
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D Scanning direction
• If desired, rotate [DIAL] to switch the scanning direc-
tion during a scan.
D Squelch setting for a scan
The squelch level can be changed to suit your operat-
ing needs. Set the squelch level to open the squelch,
according to the received signal strength.
The default squelch level is "AUTO."
• During a scan, while holding down [SQL], and then ro-
tate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level. Release [SQL]
to restart the scan.

D Tuning step for a VFO scan

The selected tuning step is applied to the scan.

D Skip function

The skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning
those frequencies set as skip channels.
D Temporary Skip timer
The Temporary Skip function temporarily skips unwant-
ed frequencies during a scan, for the set period.
• These settings can be changed in the MENU screen.
(p. 16-18)
(MENU > Scan > Temporary Skip Timer)

D Receive mode for a scan

• The selected receive mode is used by the scan.
• During a memory or bank scan, the receive mode pro-
grammed into the channel is used by the scan.
When the "PROGRAM SKIP" item is set to OFF, the
Scan Skip function cannot be used. (p. 16-19)
(MENU > Scan > Program skip)
Scanning in the FM mode
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Squelch level
Blinks
Blinks