Memory Bank Scan; Weather Alert Scan - Yaesu VX-60R Operating Manual

Memory Bank Scan

When the Memory Bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels in
the current Memory Bank. However, if the Memory Bank Link Scan feature is enabled,
you may sweep the memory channels in several Memory Banks which you have selected.
To enable the Memory Bank Link Scan feature:
1. Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [ V/M ( PRI )] key, if necessary.
2. Press and hold in the [ BAND ( BAND DN )] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL
knob to select the first Memory Bank ("BANK 1" ~ "BANK10") you wish to sweep
using Memory Bank Link Scan.
3. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily. The current Memory Bank will now be swept dur-
ing Memory Bank Scan. A "decimal point" will be appended
between the "N" and "K" of the Memory Bank number indica-
tion (such as BAN.K 2).
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above, to append the "decimal point" to any other Memory Banks
you wish to sweep.
5. Now, press and hold in the [ V/M ( PRI )] key for one second to
initiate the Memory Bank Link Scan.
6. To remove a Memory Bank from the Memory Bank Link Scan, repeat steps 2 and 3
above, to delete the "decimal point" from the Memory Bank number indication.
This feature allows you to check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for the pres-
ence of the NOAA Alert Tone while operating using VFO scan or Memory channel scan.
When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT-60R will check the Weather
Broadcast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch
the display carefully, you'll observe the scanner periodically shifting to the Weather Broad-
cast bank, scanning the Weather channels quickly in search of the Alert Tone, after which
regular scanning will resume for another five seconds.
To enable the Weather Alert Scan feature:
1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 (
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 56: WX ALT.
3. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select "ALT. ON."
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save
the setting and exit to normal operation.
6. To disable the Weather Alert Scan feature, select "ALT.OFF" in step 4 above.
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