48  Operating in conventional mode
Scanning a group of channels
The scan feature is used to monitor a group of channels 
for activity. When there is activity on a channel in the 
group, the radio stops on that channel. The radio then 
unmutes and you can hear the call. Scanning resumes 
when the channel is no longer busy. Some channels, 
known as ‘priority’ channels, are scanned more often 
that other channels in the group.
While the radio is scanning for activity, the amber LED 
glows and 
 appears in the display. When the radio 
stops on a channel where there is activity, the amber 
LED and 
 symbol flash.
The three types of scanning that may be available on 
your radio are:
■ standard scanning
■ background scanning, and
■ in-zone scanning.
Scan 1
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