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Scanning
Scanning
Scanning Stored Channels
To begin scanning channels, press SCAN. The scanner scans through all
non-locked channels in the activated banks (see “Locking Out Channels”
on p. 35 and “Turning Banks On and Off” on p. 33). When the scanner finds
a transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner
resumes scanning.
Scanning Notes:
• If you have not stored any frequencies into channels, the scanner
does not scan.
• If the scanner picks up unwanted partial, or weak transmissions, turn
SQUELCH clockwise to decrease the scanner’s sensitivity to these
signals.
• To listen to a weak or distant station, turn SQUELCH
counterclockwise.
• To ensure proper scanning, adjust SQUELCH until the audio mutes
• To scan in the Trunk Scanning Mode, see “Trunk Operation” on p. 41.
Manually Selecting a Channel
You can continuously monitor a single channel without scanning. This is
useful if you want to monitor a specific channel or if you hear an emergency
broadcast on a channel and do not want to miss any details, even though
there might be periods of silence.
To directly access a channel:
1. Press MAN to stop scanning.
2. Enter the bank and channel number and press MAN. The selected
channel appears.
To stop at a channel while scanning:
1. Press MAN to stop scanning.
2. Press T or S to select the next or previous channel.
3. Press SCAN to resume scanning.
Or
1. Press PSE when the scanner stops on a transmission.
2. During Pause Mode, you cannot select another channel by pressing T
or S.
3. Press PSE or SCAN to resume automatic scanning.
Weather Scan
To scan for weather transmissions:
1. Press WX/ . WX appears. Change the scan direction by pressing T or S.
2. To stop the scan, press PSE. PAUSE appears.
To set a weather alert, see “Receiving NWR-SAME and Weather Alert Signals” on p. 38.
Skywarn
The Skywarn function lets you jump directly to the last channel in memory
(Bank 19 #49) from any mode. The scanner goes into Skywarn Mode and
starts receiving transmissions in the last channel.
Note: Before using this feature, program the local Skywarn frequency
for your area into Bank 19, Channel 49.
Activate Skywarn by pressing and holding WX/
.
If no frequency is programmed in the last channel, “Skywarn Freq. is not stored.”
appears and the scanner sounds an error tone.
The scanner has 10 channels for Skywarn (Bank 19 channels 40-49). Press T
or S to select other Skywarn channels. Press MAN/MENU to exit Skywarn.
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