VX-8DR OPERATING MANUAL22
AM AND FM BROADCAST RECEPTION
The VX-8DR includes provision for reception of AM and FM broadcasts. FM broadcast
reception, utilizes a wide-bandwidth filter and stereo decoder which provides excellent
fidelity.
The AM and FM Broadcast reception is only possible on “VFO-A”.
1. Press the key briefly to engage the “VFO-A” as the “Operating” band.
2. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Broadcast Reception mode. The
“ ” icon will appear on the display while in the Broadcast Reception mode.
3. Press the key to toggle the receiver between the “AM broadcast” and “FM broad-
cast” bands.
The AM broadcast coverage is 510 to 1790 kHz. The Band
Number changes to “A” (which means AM) and an Operat-
ing Mode icon changes to “AM”.
The FM broadcast coverage is 76.00 to 107.90 MHz and
utilizes Wide-FM mode. The Band Number changes to “F”
(which means FM) and an Operating Mode icon changes to
“WFM”.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired station. When receiving an FM stereo
signal, “ ” icon will appear on the display.
5. To exit to normal operation, press the key followed by the key.
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