Priority Channel" Scanning (Dual Watch) - Yaesu VX-5R Operating Manual

Scanning
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The VX-5R'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-select-
able Priority Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Priority 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 Menu #12 (see page 63).
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
Recall the memory channel you wish to be the "Priority" Channel.
Press and hold in the F/W key for one second, then press the BAND SET AR key.
A " " icon will appear to the right of the memory channel number, indicating it is the
priority channel.
Now set the VX-5R for operation on another memory channel, or on a VFO frequency.
Press the F/W key, then press the VFO DW SC key (momentarily). The display
will remain on the VFO or memory channel selected, but every four seconds the VX-
5R will check the Priority Channel (now labeled
channel number).
Changing the Priority Channel
It is possible to set the Priority Channel to any "regular" Memory Channel in the trans-
ceiver. To do this:
Press and hold in the F/W button until the memory channel blinks, then use the DIAL
knob to select the channel you wish to assign as the Priority Channel.
Now press the BAND SET AR key. The new Priority is now assigned.
To return the Priority Channel to Channel 1 (default), repeat the above procedure,
selecting Channel 1 in step
Here is the procedure for activating Two-VFO Dual Watch operation:
Press the VFO DW SC key to switch to the VFO mode, if needed.
Press the F/W key, then press and hold in the VFO DW SC key.
The VX-5R will now periodically change from the VFO-A frequency to the VFO-B
frequency, checking for activity on VFO-B for 0.2 second.
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