Program Band Limits For Vfo Mode - Yaesu FT-8800R Operating Manual

Program Band Limits for VFO Mode

The contains ten sets of band-edge memories, also know as
FT−8800R
(PMS) channels, labeled
Scan
This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual
For example, you might wish 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
FT−8800R
2. Tune to
144.300
3. Press and hold in the
(blinking) on the display.
4. Within ten seconds of pressing the
microphone's
designates the Lower sub-band limit).
The PMS channels (L1/U1 through L10/U10) are located before Memory
Channel 1 and after Memory Channel 512.
5. Press the
6. Tune to
148.000
148.000 MHz into
7. Switch to the
knob to select Memory Channel
DIAL
8. Press and hold in the
appear on the display. Tuning and scanning (engaged by pressing the
momentarily) will now be limited within the just-programmed range.
Yaesu FT-8800R Operating Manual (courtesy of W5JCK)
through
L1/U1
to the mode by pressing the
VFO
MHz on the
Main
key for ½ second. A memory number will appear
SET
and buttons, to select the
key momentarily to save the entry and exit to normal operation.
SET
MHz on the
Main
channel
PMS
U1
mode by pressing the
Memory
key for ½ second to start
.
L10/U10
band.
key, use the
SET
channel
PMS
band and repeat steps 3 through 5 to store
(the "U" designates the Upper sub-band limit).
key momentarily, then rotate the
.
L1
PMS
COMMON TASKS
Programmable Memory
operation.
VFO
key, if necessary.
knob, or the
DIAL
(the "L"
L1
operation; the icon will
MT
key
0.
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