Kenwood TH-F7E, TH-F6A instruction manual Normal Scan, Band Scan, Scan Type Purpose, Vfo

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SCAN

Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating efficiency.

This transceiver provides the following types of scans.

Scan Type

Purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

Band Scan

Scans the entire band of the

 

 

frequency you selected

 

 

 

Scans the specified

Normal

 

Program

frequency ranges stored in

Scan

 

Scan

Memory channels L0/U0 ~

 

 

 

L9/U9

 

 

MHz Scan

Scans the frequencies within

 

 

a 1 MHz range

 

 

 

Scans all Memory channels

 

 

All-Channel

from 0 to 399, based on your

 

 

Scan

Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD)

Memory

 

 

settings

Scan

 

 

Scans the specified Memory

 

 

Group Scan

channel groups, based on

 

 

your Menu No. 2 (M.GPR

 

 

 

LINK) settings

 

 

VFO

Scans the Call channel and

Call

 

the current VFO frequency

 

 

Scan

 

Memory

Scans the Call channel and

 

 

Channel

the selected Memory channel

 

 

 

Checks the activities on the

Priority Scan

specified priority channels

 

 

 

(Pr1/ Pr2) every 3 seconds

Information Channel

Scans the Information

 

Scan

channels

 

 

 

Scans ± 5 frequencies in the

 

 

 

programmed step size near

 

 

VFO

the current operating

 

 

frequency. The signal

 

 

 

Visual

 

 

strength of each frequency is

Scan*

 

 

displayed in a bar-graph

 

 

 

Scans the Memory channels

 

 

Memory

and displays the signal

 

 

Channel

strength of each channel in a

 

 

 

bar-graph

*Visual Scan graphically shows the busy status of frequencies in a specific range.

Note:

When the CTCSS or DCS function is activated, the transceiver stops at a busy frequency and decodes the CTCSS tone or DCS code. If the tone or code matches, the transceiver unmutes. Otherwise, it resumes scanning.

Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Scan in order to monitor the scanning frequency. Release [MONI] to resume scanning.

Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan, excluding the Priority scan and Visual scan, to stop.

Pressing [MNU] causes Scan to stop except the Visual Scan.

Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) {page 14}.

If you press any key other than the following keys during the scan, the transceiver exits the Scan (excluding the Priority scan and Visual scan). The Priority scan stops while “Pr1” or “Pr2” is blinking: [F], [F] (1 s), [LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [BAL], [A/B], Tuning control, [ ]/ [ ], [F] then [SQL], and [F] then [LOW].

NORMAL SCAN

When you are operating the transceiver in VFO mode, 3 types of scanning are available: Band Scan, Program Scan, and MHz Scan.

BAND SCAN

The transceiver scans the entire band of the frequency you selected. For example, if you are operating and receiving at 144.525 MHz on the A-band, it scans all the frequencies available for the 2 m band. (Refer to receiver VFO frequency range in the specifications {page 54}.) When the current VFO receive frequency is outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23}, the transceiver scans the entire frequency range available for the current VFO.

1Press [VFO].

2Press [BAND] to select your desired band.

3Turn the Tuning control or press []/ [] to select the frequency outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23}.

4Press [VFO] (1 s) to start the Band Scan.

5To stop the Band Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT].

Note:

While scanning, you can change the scan frequency direction by turning the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ].

The transceiver scans the frequency range that is stored in Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) {page 39} on the A-band.

If you select a frequency within the L0/U0 ~ L9/U9 range in step 3, the Program Scan {page 23} starts.

If you press [MONI], Band Scan temporarily pauses. Release [MONI] to resume scanning.

The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a signal.

If the Fine Tuning function is ON, scanning does not stop at the busy channels.

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Contents TH-F6A Precautions Models Covered by this ManualMarket Codes Thank YOU FeaturesSupplied Accessories Thank YOUContents Specifications Wireless Remote ControlOptional Accessories TroubleshootingPreparation Installing the AntennaInstalling Alkaline Batteries Installing the Belt ClipConnecting to a Cigarette Lighter Socket Connecting to a Regulated Power SupplyPreparation First QSO Your First QSOKeys and Controls Getting Acquainted7DCS DisplayGetting Acquainted 0VOXBasic Operation Selecting a Frequency Getting Acquainted TransmittingENT VFO ENTSelecting a Menu Language Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Menu AccessMenu Setup Alphabetical Function List On the Display Menu No Selections DefaultSelecting Offset Direction Operating Through RepeatersOffset Programming Flow Programming OffsetSelecting a Tone Frequency Automatic Repeater OffsetOperating Through Repeaters Activating Tone FunctionReverse Function Tone FREQ. ID ScanAutomatic Simplex Check ASC DCS on Memory ChannelsParameter Simplex Odd-Split Ctcss onMemory Channels Recalling a Memory Channel Memory Recall ModeUsing the Tuning Control or / Keys Using a Numeric KeypadNaming a Memory Channel Memory ChannelsDtmf Memory \ VFO Transfer Memory Channel TransferGroup Delete Function Memory Group FunctionChannel 0 ~ Call ChannelRecalling the Call Channel Reprogramming the Call ChannelWeather Information ChannelsRecalling AN Information Channel Reprogramming the Information ChannelKEY Channel DisplayScan Type Purpose ScanNormal Scan Band ScanPress VFO Scan Program ScanStoring Program Scan Frequency Range Performing the Program ScanGroup Scan Memory ScanScan ALL-CHANNEL ScanProgramming Priority Channels Using Priority ScanCall Scan Priority ScanUsing Visual Scan VFO Information Channel ScanVisual Scan Scan Using Visual Scan Memory Channel Scan Resume MethodMemory Channel Lockout Selecting a Ctcss Frequency Using CtcssSelective Call CtcssSelecting a DCS Code Using DCSDCS Selective Call Ctcss FREQ. ID ScanSelective Call DCS Code ID Scan Dtmf TX Hold Dtmf FunctionsManual Dialing Automatic DialerDtmf Functions Adjusting the Dtmf Tone Transmission SpeedAdjusting the Pause Duration Dtmf LockBand Frequency Coverage TH-F6A Utilizing the B-BANDAbout the B-BAND Band FrequencyLSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM/ WFM Selecting a Mode for the B-BANDBAR Antenna Utilizing the B-BANDFine Tuning Activating Fine TuningSelecting a Fine Tuning Frequency Step Operator Conveniences Battery LifeBattery Remaining Battery TypeBeep Function Battery SaverDisplay Contrast Beat ShiftMicrophone PF Keys Optional Tune EnableLamp Lock FunctionProgrammable VFO POWER-ON MessageMonitor Narrow Band FM OperationTX Inhibit TIME-OUT TimerSingle Band Operation Tone AlertVOX Gain TX PowerVolume Balance VOX VOICE-OPERATED TransmitVOX on Busy VOX Delay TimeTone SEL Wireless Remote Control TH-F6A onlyPreparation Control OperationOptional Accessories EMC-3 HMC-3PG-2W PG-3J SP/MIC Interfacing to PeripheralsSP/MIC Jack Selecting SP/MIC Jack FunctionInterfacing to Peripherals Troubleshooting Backup BatteryGeneral Information Press A/B+ TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Microprocessor Reset Operation Notices Internal Beats Frequency Formula TH-F6A TH-F7E SpecificationsLSB/ USB/ CW/ AM/ FM SpecificationsTV Channels VHF AppendixAppendix TV Channels UHFCitizen Band Channels Marine Channels VHFDtmf IndexCtcss DCS