will be scanned for activity at the rate of about 9 channels per second. When
conversation is found, the scanner stops ar1d the message is received - then scanning is resumed. Note that if "SCAN" is pushed and no channels are in memory, "0" is shown in the LCD display to indicate that condition. The "DELETE" key is used to reverse the process. Channels in the memory can be removed by pushing "DELETE." When a channel is deleted, the next numerical channel that is in the memory is displayed. If this is a channel that is also to be deleted, then push "DELETE" again. This action can be repeated until the memory is empty once more and "0" appears in the LCD display to indicate there are no channels to scan.
The "MANUAL" key is used to stop the scanning action. It also has two other important functions: to return to a prior channel, and to review those channels in the memory. When "MANUAL" is pushed, the receiver first returns to whatever channel was being monitored prior to "SCAN." Subsequent pushes on "MANUAL" key advance the receiver through the memory channels.
If the receiver is scanning the memory channels and a message is received, the receiver will stop and monitor this chaimel. If the operator would like to remain on this channel, then either the microphone push-to-talk or the "MANUAL"
button should be depressed. The radio will immediately go to manual on that channel.
During scan, the transmitter is disabled when the receiver is not stopped on a
13.WEATHER PUSHBUTTON--Allows for direct access to any 1 of the 9 weather channels. Depress this button, then depress any of the keyboard push buttons 1 through 9 to receive desired weather channel. The small "WX" indicator will appear in the LCD Display just under the channel number (indicating weather channel).
14.WEATHER SCAN PUSH BUTTON--Allows for automatic continuous scanning of all 9 weather channels. Depress this button and the LCD display will show the scanning action by successively lighting segments of the unit's digit. The rate of scanning is about 9 channels per second. Small "WX" indicator will appear in LCD display (indicating weather scan). Radio will automatically lock in on the first weather transmission available. Push WEATHER SCAN PUSH BUTTON again and radio will scan to the next active weather channel.
15.COAST GUARD SCAN PUSHBUTTON--Allows for automatic continuous scanning of all Coast Guard (USCG) channels. Works in same way as weather scan. Small "USCG" indicator will appear in LCD display indicating Coast Guard scan. After transmission is terminated, scanning continues.
16.TELEPHONE SCAN PUSH BUTTON--Allows for automatic continuous scanning of all telephone channels. Works in same way as weather scan. Small telephone handset symbol will appear in LCD display indicating telephone scan. After transmission is terminated, scanning continues.
17.FISH SCAN PUSH BUTTON--Allows for automatic continuous scanning of some channels commonly used for fishing. Works in same way as weather scan. Small "Fish" indicator will appear in LCD display indicating fish scan. After trans- mission is terminated, scanning continues.
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