• Pressing FUNC S or FUNC T will jump to
the top or bottom of a menu, respectively.
• As you scroll the object menu, you will see
a line that states: dd EXPERT BELOW dd.
This line is found in the object menus and
the Global Configuration menu. It delineates
between basic settings and expert settings for
advanced users. For more information about
the Basic and Expert settings, refer to “Appendix
B: Detailed Menu Reference” on page 102.
• When entering data into a numerical field,
you can start typing as soon as you have
scrolled to the desired field, which will
replace any previous contents with your new
entry. Alternatively, you can press the X key,
which will preserve the original contents of
the field so you can make small changes
without retyping all of the data.
Conventional Channel Objects
A Conventional Channel Object (CONV) is a
record that stores the parameters for a regular,
non-trunked conventional AM or FM channel.
When you create a CONV object, you are
creating an object that will allow you to scan and
monitor a “plain old radio channel,” that is, a
single frequency and the associated parameters
that are necessary for you to receive traffic on that
frequency.
Essential Parameters
CONV objects are the simplest objects supported
by the radio. However, there are a few essential
parameters in the CONV object fields that must
be set correctly. The frequency must be set to
match the frequency of the transmitter you want
to scan or monitor, and the Modulation (MODE)
should be set to Auto (au), AM, FM, or NFM.
Note: When MODE is set for Auto, the scanner
will automatically select the default mode based
on the frequency you enter. In most cases it will
not be necessary to change MODE.
We also recommend labeling your CONV object
by giving it a name in the TAG field. This makes
it easier to find the CONV object later and
identifies it when the scanner stops to monitor
activity.
Creating a CONV Object
1. Press PGM to put scanner in Program Mode.
2. Press NEW softkey to create new object.
3. Press CONV softkey to enter a conventional
channel object.
4. Press T to scroll through the conventional
channel object parameters until the flashing
cursor appears next to the Freq: label.
5. Use the number keys and • to enter the
frequency, including the decimal point.
6. Press ENT or the DONE softkey to store the
frequency parameter in your conventional
object.
Note: Go to www.radioreference.com for up-to-
date frequency information.
Changing Text Tags
By default, your new conventional object will be
tagged “Channel.” We recommend that you
rename your CONV object, making it easier to
find it later, and identifying it when the scanner
stops to monitor activity.
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