3
SCAN OPERATION
3-3
About Scans
 D [DIAL] operation during a scan
 z Rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction during a 
scan.
 z Rotate [DIAL] to resume the scan when the scan is 
paused.
 D Squelch setting for a scan
You can change the squelch level to suit your 
operating needs. Set the squelch level to open the 
squelch, according to the received signal strength.
 L Rotate [DIAL] while holding down [MONI] to adjust the 
squelch level during a scan. The scan resumes after 
releasing [MONI].
 D Tuning step for a VFO scan
The tuning step selected in the Set mode (p. 5-4) is 
applied to the scan.
 D Scan Skip function
The skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning 
those frequencies set as skip channels (p. 3-5).
In the VFO mode:
Skips the frequency assigned as “ ” (p. 3-5).
In the Memory mode:
Skips the memory channel assigned as “ ” or  
“ ” (p. 3-5).
TIP: Turn OFF the Program Skip function in the Set 
mode (p. 5-4) to execute a scan, including the 
skipped frequency.
 D Operating mode during a scan
 • The VFO scan uses the selected operating mode.
 • During a Memory mode scan, the operating mode 
entered into the channel is used.
 D When a signal is received
When a signal is received, the scan pauses for the 
period of time that is set in the Set mode. (p. 5-4)
When a received signal disappears, the scan resumes  
after the set period of time.