Frequency Navigation; Tuning Dial; Direct Keypad Frequency Entry - Yaesu VX-8DR Operating Manual

The VX-8DR/DE will initially be operating in the "VFO" mode, as just described. This is a
frequency step system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating
band.
Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-8DR/DE:
1 ) T
D
UNING IAL
Rotation of the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-pro-
grammed steps established for the current operating band.
Clockwise rotation of the DIAL knob causes the VX-8DR/
DE to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-
clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency.
If you press the
frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This feature is
extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the
VX-8DR/DE.
2 ) D
K
IRECT EYPAD
The desired operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad.
The operating mode will automatically be set once the new frequency is entered via the
keypad.
To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in the
proper sequence. There is no "Decimal point" key on the VX-8DR/DE, so if the frequency is
below 100 MHz (e.g. 15.150 MHz), any required leading zeroes must be entered. However,
there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the
digit.
Examples:
To enter 146.520 MHz, press
To enter 15.255 MHz, press
To enter 1.250 MHz (1250 kHz), press
To enter 0.950 MHz (950 kHz), press
To enter 430.000MHz, press
VX-8DR/DE O
PERATING
F
REQUENCY
key briefly, then rotate the DIAL knob,
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REQUENCY
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ANUAL
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AVIGATION
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PERATION
key after the last non-zero
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