(Pms); Priority Channel" Scanning; (Dual Watch) - Yaesu VX-2R Operating Manual

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This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO opera-
tion. For example, you might with to set up a limit (in North America) of 144.300 MHz to
148.000 MHz so as to prevent encroachment into the SSB/CW "Weak Signal" portion of
the band below 144.300 MHz. Here's how to do this:
1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [ V/M ] key, if necessary.
2. Using the techniques learned earlier, store (per the above concept) 144.300 MHz into
Memory Channel #L1 (the "L" designates the Lower sub-band limit).
3. Likewise, store 148.000 MHz into Memory Channel #U1 (the "U" designates the
Upper sub-band limit).
4. Switch to the Memory mode by pressing the [ V/M ] key once, then rotate the DIAL to
select Memory Channel # L1.
5. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ V/M ] key to start PMS operation; the Memory
Channel number will be replaced by "P 1." Tuning and scanning (engaged by pressing
and holding in the [ BAND ] key for one second) will now be limited within the just-
programmed range.
6. 50 pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled L1/U1 through L50/U50 are available. You
therefore can set upper and lower operation limits on a number of bands, if you like.
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RIORITY
The VX-2R's scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows
you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user-defined
Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory 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 Item 31: RESUME. See page 47.
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
1. Press the [ V/M ] key momentarily to enter the Memory Recall mode, if you are not
using memories already.
2. Press and hold in the [ F/W ] key for one second, then rotate DIAL knob to select the
memory channel you wish to be the "Priority" channel.
3. Press the [ BAND ] key. The "
channel number, indicating it is the Priority channel.
4. Now set the VX-2R for operation on another memory channel, or on a VFO frequency.
5. Press and hold in the [ V/M ] key for one second. The display will remain on the VFO or
memory channel selected; however, the "
on the display, and every five seconds the VX-2R will check
the Priority Channel for activity. If a station appears on the Pri-
ority Channel, the radio will pause on that channel, as described
previously.
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