Icom IC-G86 - Memory scan; Priority watch

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SCAN OPERATION
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A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes.
Scan types
D Memory scan
Repeatedly scans memory channels, except those set
as skip channels, described in the next scan topic.
1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SCAN] to start the
scan.
• “X” blinks.
L To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z].
2. To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [Y]/
[Z], [MONI] or [FUNC].
D Priority watch
The priority watch checks for signals on the selected
channel (Priority channel) every 5 seconds. A priority
channel must be set rst.
Setting the Priority channel
1. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the channel.
2. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [PRIO] for 1
second to set the selected channel as a Priority
channel.
• 2 beeps sound and “PRIO” is displayed for 1
second.
Starting Priority Watch
3. Push [FUNC], and then [PRIO] to start the Watch.
• The decimal point “.” on the alphanumeric
display blinks.
• When a signal is received on the channel, the
Watch pauses, and resumes depending on the
selected scan resume option.
4. To cancel the watch, push any key except [ ], [Y]/
[Z], [MONI], [FUNC], or [PTT].
SKIP
SKIP
Mch 1
Mch 200
Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 Mch 5
Mch 10 Mch 199 Mch 9 Mch 8 Mch 7
Mch 6