Priority Channel Scanning Dual Watch - Yaesu FT-8900R Operating Manual

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The FT-8900R's scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows
you to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodically checking a
user-defined "Priority" Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the "Prior-
ity" Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that
station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Set mode [Menu #34 (SCAN)].
See page 37.
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
VFO Priority
1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the "priority" frequency.
2. Now set the FT-8900R for operation on a VFO frequency.
3. Press and hold in the [ HM ] key for 1/2 second to activate the VFO Priority mode. The
display will remain on the VFO frequency, but every five seconds the FT-8900R will
check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity.
4. Press the [ V/M ] key to disable the VFO Priority mode and exit to regular VFO operation.
Memory Priority
1. Store the frequency you wish to be the "Priority" Channel into memory channel "1."
2. Now set the FT-8900R for operation on another memory channel.
3. Press and hold in the [ HM ] key for 1/2 second to activate the Memory Priority mode.
The display will remain on the current memory channel frequency, but every five sec-
onds the FT-8900R will check the Priority Channel (memory channel "1") for activity.
4. Press the [ V/M ] key to disable the Memory Priority mode and exit to regular memory
operation.
HOME Priority
1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the "priority" frequency.
2. Now set the FT-8900R for operation on a HOME channel.
3. Press and hold in the [ HM ] key for 1/2 second to activate the HOME Priority mode. The
display will remain on the HOME channel frequency, but every five seconds the FT-
8900R will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity.
4. Press the [ V/M ] key to disable the HOME Priority mode and exit to regular VFO opera-
tion.
You may operate individual Priority Channel Dual Watch features on both bands
at the same time, such as having the VFO Priority mode engaged on the "right"
band and the Memory Priority mode engaged on the "left" band.
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