Smart Search Tm - Yaesu FT-857D Operating Manual

The Smart Search™ feature automatically stores frequencies where activity is encountered
on the current band. When Smart Search™ is engaged, the transceiver quickly searches
above your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on
them even momentarily). These frequencies are stored in a special Smart Search™ memory
bank, consisting of 50 memories. This feature is available on the FM and AM modes.
The Smart Search™ feature is especially helpful when traveling, as you can instantly store
active FM repeater frequencies without having to look up the frequencies in a reference
book.
1. Set the SQL knob to the point where background noise is silenced. A typical setting, for
effective Smart Search™ operation, will be at 12 o'clock or slightly clockwise from this
position.
2. Set the VFO to the frequency on which you wish to begin the search (the Smart Search
feature is available on the VFO mode only).
3. Press the [ FUNC ] key momentarily, then rotate the SELECT knob, as needed, until
Multi Function Row "f" [ ARTS, SRCH, PMS ] appears on the display.
4. Now press the [ B ]( SRCH ) key momentarily; the blinking "SRCH" indicator will appear
on the LCD, and the transceiver will sweep upward on the current band, loading chan-
nels on which it encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch. All channels
where activity is present (up to 50 channels) will be loaded into the Smart Search
memories.
5. Now you can turn the SELECT knob to select from the just-stored Smart Search
ries. If you find frequencies you wish to store into a "regular" memory, just follow the
procedures described previously; just don't press the [ B ]( SRCH ) key while storing these
memories, because this will disable Smart Search™ operation.
6. To disable Smart Search™ operation, press the [ B ]( SRCH ) key momentarily.
The Smart Search
you initiate a new Smart Search
or Memory system..
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