Midland ML801 Instruction Manual page 12

Scanning
ML801 has a SCAN function that allows a selection of user programmable channels to be scanned
for signals. Channels are scanned at 20 channels per second. When a signal is found, scanning will
pause on that channel to allow the signal to be heard. Scanning will resume when the channel is
clear again.
Programming Scan Channels
ML801 is supplied with all 80 UHF CB channels programmed into the scan memory. Any channels
not needed can be removed if required.
To add or remove channels from the scan memory
1. Ensure that the radio is not already scanning. If it is, cancel the scan function.
2. Select the required channel by using the
If is visible on the display, the selected channel is already in the scan memory.
If is not visible, then the selected channel is not in the memory.
To add or remove the selected channel, press and hold the
is heard.
3. Repeat step 2 to add or remove other channels in the scan memory.
PRI Scanning
Briefly press MENU, enter to MENU F6 by
settings. The icon
priority channel is selected, 'OF' is displayed. It means scan is set to off. Select the desired channel
to be a priority channel. Press MENU to confirm the choice. Press MENU again to quit or wait for 3
seconds to automatically quit.
is displayed next to the channel that has been set as the PRI channel. (only one channel can be set
as PRI).
To start scanning
To begin scanning briefly press the
and the radio will begin scanning.
Note: If there is only one channel programmed into the Scan memory a long low beep will be heard
when you press the key and the command will be ignored.
To stop scanning
To cancel the scan briefly press the
the display.
displays on the LCD and displays the chosen scanning channel (01-80) or if no
key. A high beep will be heard.
key. A low beep will be heard and
or keys.
key for a few seconds until a beep
or key, then press menu again to access
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will flash on the display
will stop flashing on