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BASIC OPERATION
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Direct frequency setting
mode operation
The direct frequency setting mode operation is useful when
setting a desired frequency directly as the active frequency.
q Hold down [↔] for 2 seconds to enter the direct frequency
setting mode.
•Onlytheactivefrequencyisdisplayed.
w Set an operating frequency.
•Refertopages5,6indetails.
e Push [RCL] or [↔] to exit the direct frequency setting
mode.
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DualWatch operation
The DualWatch operation monitors the active frequency
at certain intervals, even when receiving a signal on the
standby frequency. When a signal is received on the active
frequency, the radio switches to the active frequency and
stays on it until the signal disappears, irrespective of the
standby frequency status.
q Push [DUAL] to enter DualWatch operation.
•“DUAL”appearsontheactivefrequencyindicator.
•Theactiveorstandbyfrequency’s“RX”blinkswhenreceivinga
signal or opening the squelch.
w Push [DUAL] again to exit DualWatch operation.
•“DUAL”disappears.
ATTENTION! During DualWatch operation, the standby
frequency’s audio may be interrupted at the monitoring in-
terval, but this is not a malfunction.