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frequency.
If you press the [F/W] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL, 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-2R.
2) Scanning
From the VFO mode, press and hold the [BAND] key. The VX-2R will begin scanning
toward a higher frequency, and will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to
break through the Squelch threshold. The VX-2R will then hold on that frequency
according to the setting of the "RESUME" mode (Set Mode Item 28: RESUME). See
page ?? for details.
If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of
a higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL one click in the counter-clockwise direction
while the VX-2R is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to
scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise.
Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning.
Transmission
Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz or 430 MHz
Amateur bands on which the VX-2R can transmit, you're ready to transmit. These are
the most basic steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed
later.
1.
To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel microphone
(located in the upper left-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level.
The TX/BUSY indicator will glow red during transmission.
2.
To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.
3.
During transmission, the relative power level will be indicated on the LCD.
Additionally, the "L" icon will appear at the bottom of the display while operating
on the "Low Power" Level setting.
R.F. Says: If you're just talking to friends in the immediate area, you'll get much longer
battery life by switching to Low Power operation. To do this, press the [H/L] key so that
the "L" icon appears at the bottom of the display. And don't forget: always have an
antenna connected when you transmit.
Transmission is possible only on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands.
R.F. Says: 1) The VX-2R is smart! You can set up Low power on 144 MHz band, while
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