Frequency/Step Selection - Yaesu FT-712RH Operating Manual

is not affected by the squelch setting, so even squelched signals will have some
indication. If you notice more than one or two bargraph segments appearing while
the squelch is still closed, try reducing the squelch control setting (if you want to
hear weak signals).
Frequency & Step Selection
To select the MHz range in which you wish to operate, press the MHz button (if
nothing happens, see the LOCK description on page 5). Digits to the right of the 1-
MHz digit are cleared from the display for five seconds, during which you can use
the selector knob or the microphone UP/DWN keys to change the MHz range. Try
this, and note the beeps when using the microphone keys: when moving up, and
when moving down. When done, press MHz again, or wait five seconds.
To tune your operating frequency, the transceiver must be in what we call the Dial
mode (as opposed to the Memory mode, described later). If no Memory number is
present in the shaded box in the upper left-hand corner of the display, the Dial
mode is selected. Otherwise, press the D/MR button to change to the Dial mode.
You can use the selector knob or the microphone UP and DWN keys to select your
operating frequency. However, if you press and hold the UP or DWN key for more
than 2-second scanning will start. This is described later, so for now, just press the
microphone key again to stop (if you have to).
Tuning steps are factory preset to 12.5 or 25 kHz in all versions. To change to
another step size (5, 10, 12.5, 20 or 25 kHz) press [F]+REV, and use the selector
knob or microphone keys to select a different step (the step size is displayed at the
right). The small "S" or "P" at the left is the scan mode indicator, described later.
You can toggle the musical beeper on and off by pressing [F]+BEEP.
While learning the features, we recommend you keep it on, as the
musical beeps aid the learning process.
DISABLING THE BEEPER
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