Programming
Before the BC785D can begin conventional scanning, you must program a frequency into at least one channel.
Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to program.
Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode
1.Select frequencies you received from your dealer, from various sources on the internet, or from one of the guides listed on page 10.
Here is a list of sample frequencies you should try:
156.800 Marine Calling channel
155.340 Ambulance operations
155.280 Ambulance operations
155.160 Ambulance operations
462.950 Ambulance operations
462.5625 Family Radio Services (channel one)
2.Press MENU.
3.Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL by rotating the VFO and pressing
E.
4. Select a channel.
a. Enter the channel number using the keypad.
b. Then press E.
5.Select 1:FREQUENCY and
enter the frequency.
a. Enter the frequency number using . (decimal key) and the keypad.
b.Then press E.
6.Enter the alpha tag and press E. (See page 28.)
7.The following display appears, select the location you want.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲ or ▼ instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
C 001 
1:FREQUENCY
2:DELAY 3:TONE DATA
C 001 0000.0000 NFM ALPHA TAG
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1:OTHER CHANNEL
2:CHANNEL OPTION 3:DONE
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