The radios features a built in scanner for the VHF and UHF bands. When in Frequency (VFO) mode it will scan in steps according to your set
frequency step. In Channel (MR) mode it will scan your channels.
To enable the scanner, press and hold the
key for about two seconds. You can change the scanning direction with the or keys. Press
and hold the
key to exit scanning mode.
6.1.1 Frequency Ranger
In frequency mode, the frequency sweep range can be precisely set. Input the start value and end value of the sweep frequency through the
keyboard.
EX: Enter 144146, in frequency mode, scan in the range of 144.000-146.000MHZ. Enter 430440, in frequency mode, scan in the range of
430.000-440.000MHZ.
Note: for VFO frequency Ranger, see Menu > SCAN > Freq Ranger.
6.1.2 Scan modes
The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, carrier or search, each of which is explained in further details in their
respective section below.
Time operation
In Time Operation (TO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory preset time out, it resumes scanning.
Carrier operation
In Carrier Operation (CO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory preset time with no signal it resumes
scanning.
Search operation
In Search Operation (SE) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal.
To resume scanning you must press and hold the
key again.
Note: for Scan mode, see Menu>SCAN>Scan Mode.
6.1.3 Scan Sub-Code
To search for a CTCSS code, do the following:
(1) In VFO mode, enter a known frequency, such as 144.525.
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