Scan Operation; Scan Types; Open Scan - Icom IC-40S Instruction Manual

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SCAN OPERATION

Scan types

The transceiver has 3 scan types with tag functions and 4 re-
sume conditions providing scanning versatility.
Tag channels are independently set for open, group and pri-
ority scans. Initially, all channels may be set as tag channels
for all scans.

OPEN SCAN

X
ch 40
Repeatedly scans all tag channels in sequence.
GROUP OR PRIORITY
SCAN
Repeatedly watches a priority channel while scanning
only specified channels (tag channels).
8
X X
ch 1 ch 2 ch 3
ch 4
X X
X
ch 39 ch 6
ch 5
X
ch 8
Priority
channel
X X
ch 12 ch 26
Open scan
Open scan searches for transmitted signals automatically and
makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening
purposes.
During open scan, transmission is not possible except on a
busy channel.
q Push [O/G] to select open scan.
- "OS" appears when the open scan is selected.
w Push [SCN] to start open scan.
- Cancelling tag channels speeds up the scan interval. (p. 9)
Start channel
MR
Scanning channel is displayed.
e When receiving a signal, scan pauses and resumes ac-
cording to the selected scan resume condition. (p. 10)
r Push [SCN] to stop the scan.