Using Preset Channels; Connecting To A Preset Channel - Yaesu FT-991 Instruction Manual

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Programming (presetting) a channel frequency allows easy connection to a local node.
By sharing the same channel frequency with other nodes, you can connect the transceiver to a local node even while you
are traveling. This is useful for group stations operation.

Connecting to a Preset Channel

1. To use the preset channels function, follow the below "Presetting a channel" and "Activating the preset channel
function" procedures in advance.
2. Press the F(M-LIST) button.
3. Touch [
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On the top left of the screen, the "
When a local node is found, "
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• While " " is flashing, briefly press [
• When no local node can be found, the "
• When the local node found is a repeater station, "[R]" appears on the right side of "
1. Press the MENU(SETUP) button.
2. Rotate the MULTI knob to select "153 PRESET
FREQUENCY".
3. Touch [SELECT] on the screen.
4. Use the numeric keys to input the frequency you
want to preset.
Default setting: 145. 375. 00 MHz
146. 550. 00 MHz (USA version)
When about 10 seconds have passed without any
frequency inputting operations, the operation will
be canceled.
5. Touch [ENT] on the screen.
Sets the frequency you have input.
6. Touch [BACK].
To return to the original screen.
1. Press the MENU(SETUP) button.
2. Rotate the MULTI knob to select "152 PRT/
WIRES FREQ".
3. Touch [SELECT] on the screen.
4. Rotate the MULTI knob to select "PRESET".
Default setting: MANUAL
5. Touch [ENT] on the screen.
6. Touch [BACK].
Returns to the original screen.
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Activating the preset channel function
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