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press the MAN button and the Split button to select either +/- split frequency. If the + split is selected,
the transmit frequency will be higher than the receive frequency. If - split is selected, the transmit
frequency will be lower than the receive frequency.
3.3.6 MEMORY FUNCTION
The RCI-2985DX / RCI-2995DX can store up to 10 most frequently used frequencies (from 0 to 9). To
program a frequency into memory, follow the procedure described below:
(1) Press the MAN button.
(2) Press the PRG button.
(3) Press the MEM button ("MEMORY" and "0" should appear on the left-hand side of the LCD
display). Pressing the MEM button will advance the channel number from "0" to "9".
(4) Select the desired frequency you wish to store in memory.
(5) Press the ENT button.
(6) Repeat the same procedure to program other memory channels.
3.3.7 MEMORY CHANNEL SCANNING
You can scan and select any of these 10 preset frequencies by following the procedure described
below:
(1) Press the MAN button.
(2) Press the MEM button.
(3) Slowly turn the Squelch knob clockwise until the receiver noise disappears.
(4) Press the Scan button. The unit will scan from lower to higher frequencies. When you press the
button again, it will scan from higher to lower frequencies.
(5) To stop scanning a certain channel, press the MAN button, or turn the Squelch knob
counterclockwise until you hear the receiver noise.
3.3.8 METER
The meter built into your RCI-2985DX / RCI-2995DX on the left hand side of the LCD display
provides the following information:
1. SIGNAL/MODULATION METER
In transmit mode, it provides a visual indication of modulation percentage when transmitting in the AM
mode and received signal strength on the receive mode.
2. RF/SWR METER
This meter has two purpose. It indicates relative transmitter power when transmitting and antenna SWR
(Standing Wave Ratio). In order to achieve maximum radiated power, it is important that your antenna
be in good condition, properly adjusted and matched to your transceiver. The built-in SWR (Standing
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