Vertex Standard VX-177 manual VFO-VFO Dual Watch, Priority Revert Mode

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SCANNING

“PRIORITY CHANNEL” SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)

VFO-VFO Dual Watch

1.Press the [VFO(PRI)] key to switch the VFO mode, if needed.

2.Press the [F] key, then press and hold in the [VFO(PRI)] key for one second. The VX-177will now periodically change from VFO-A frequency to the VFO-B frequency, checking for activity on each VFO for 0.2 second interval.

3.Press the [VFO(PRI)] key to disable the VFO-VFO Dual Watch.

Priority Revert Mode

During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which will allow you to move to the Priority channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appear on the Priority channel.

When this feature is enabled, and Priority monitoring is engaged, just press the PTT switch; operation will instantly revert to the Priority channel.

To enable the Priority Revert operation:

1. Press the [F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 36: PRI.RVT.

3. Press the [F] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “RVT.

ON.”

5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation.

6.To disable the Priority Revert operation, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “RVT.OFF” in step 4 above.

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Contents Yaesu Europe B.V Vertex StandardContents General Description Accessories & Options Supplied AccessoriesAvailable Options Controls & Connectors TOP & Front Panels Controls & Connectors LCD Controls & Connectors Side Panel PTT Push To Talk SwitchMoni Switch Press F + KEY Controls & Connectors Keypad FunctionsOne step or moves the memory Installation of Accessories Antenna InstallationInstallation of FNB-83 Battery Pack LOW Battery Indication Battery ChargingInstallation of FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case Option Belt Clip InstallationInterface of Packet Tncs Switching Power on and OFF Adjusting the Audio Volume LevelOperation Tuning Dial Squelch AdjustmentFrequency Navigation Scanning Direct Keypad Frequency EntryTransmission Changing the Transmitter Power LevelKeyboard Locking Advanced OperationDisabling the Keypad Beeper KEYPAD/LCD IlluminationRF Squelch Checking the Battery VoltageRepeater Operation Repeater ShiftsAutomatic Repeater Shift ARS Manual Repeater Shift Activation Changing the Default Repeater ShiftsChecking the Repeater Uplink Input Frequency VFO Split ModeRepeater Operation Ctcss Operation CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OperationDCS Operation Tone Search Scanning Epcs Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch Storing the Ctcss Tone Pairs for Epcs OperationActivating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell OperationTone Calling 1750 HZ Split Tone OperationMemory Mode Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies Odd SplitsMemory Storage Home Channel Memory Memory RecallLabeling Memories Deleting Memories Memory Offset TuningMemory Bank Recall Assigning Memories to a Memory BankRemoving Memories from a Memory Bank Memory Bank OperationMoving Memory Data to the VFO Memory only ModeVX-177 Operating Manual Scanning Setting the Scan-Resume TechniqueManual VFO Scan Programmed VFO ScanVFO Scanning Memory Scanning How to Skip Omit a Channel during Memory Scan OperationPreferential Memory Scan Memory Bank Scan Programmable Band Limit Memory Scan PMS Memory Channel Priority VFO PriorityHome Channel Priority Priority Channel Scanning Dual WatchVFO-VFO Dual Watch Priority Revert ModeBand Edge Beeper Automatic Lamp Illumination on Scan StopVX-177 Operating Manual Emergency Channel Operation Emergency FeatureEmergency Automatic ID EAI Feature Emergency Feature Setting the Smart Search Mode Smart Search OperationStoring Smart Search Memories Internet Connection Feature Internet Connection Feature Basic Arts Setup and Operation Arts Alert Beep Options Arts Polling Time OptionsCW Identifier Setup Dtmf Operation Manual Dtmf Tone GenerationDtmf Autodialer To send the telephone number Storing the 3-digit code for the Dtmf Pager Operation Dtmf Pager Operation Requires Optional FTD-7Activating the Dtmf Pager Storing the ANI code Activating the ANI featurePassword Miscellaneous SettingsChanging the Channel Steps Programming the KEY AssignmentsTX Battery Saver Receive Battery Saver SetupAutomatic POWER-OFF APO Feature Disabling the TX/BUSY IndicatorBusy Channel LOCK-OUT Bclo Transmitter TIME-OUT Timer TOTDCS Code Inversion Changing the TX Deviation Level Reset Procedures Try again CloningVX-177 Operating Manual ARS SET Menu ModeNET CTCSS/DSC/DTMF/EPCS Setting ANI Set Mode Item 2 AR BEP Set Mode Item 1 APOSet Mode Item 3 AR INT Set Mode Item 4 ARSSet Mode Item 9 CLK.SFT Set Mode Item 8 BSY.LEDSet Mode Item 10 Cwid Set Mode Item 11 CW WRTSet Mode Item 18 ECS.CDR Set Mode Item 17 DT WRTSet Mode Item 19 ECS.CDT Set Mode Item 20 EDG.BEPSet Mode Item 23 INT CD Set Mode Item 22 I NETSet Mode Item 24 INT MR Set Mode Item 25 LampSet Mode Item 28 Name Set Mode Item 27 M/T-CLSet Mode Item 29 NM WRT Set Mode Item 30 PswdSet Mode Item 34 RF SQL Set Mode Item 33 REV/HMSet Mode Item 35 RPT.MOD Set Mode Item 36 PRI.RVTSet Mode Item 40 SCN.LMP Set Mode Item 39 SCN MDSet Mode Item 41 Shift Set Mode Item 42 SkipSet Mode Item 45 Step Set Mode Item 44 SQL.TYPSet Mode Item 46 TN FRQ Set Mode Item 47 TOTSet Mode Item 52 EAI Set Mode Item 51 WID.NARSet Mode Item 53 ANI Set Mode Item 54 ANI.WRTGeneral SpecificationsInstallation of the FTD-7 Dtmf Paging Unit Option Declaration by Manufacturer 0511X-0K