Radio Shack Comprehensive Guide to HTX-242 Operations and Settings

Changing the Default Offset

Follow these steps to change the default offset for the VFO modes.

1.Press VFO.

2.Hold F for at least 1 second. FUNC flashes.

3.Press SHIFT. The HTX-242 displays oS and the current offset (in MHz).

4.Rotate TUNE, press UP or DOWN on the microphone, or directly enter the step using the microphone’s keypad to select an offset default (from 0 to 38 MHz).

5.Press SHIFT or PTT to save the setting.

!Note: This setting does not affect frequencies already stored in memory.

Reversing the Offset

To reverse the transmit and receive frequencies when you operate duplex, press F then REV. For example, if you tune to 146.940 (which has a – offset), pressing F then REV makes the transceiver receive on 146.340 and transmit on 146.940. The setting returns to the default if you change frequencies.

Overriding the Duplex Offset

When you tune to a frequency, the HTX-242 automatically selects either simplex operation, or duplex operation with the correct off- set direction (if the auto duplex option is on). To override this set- ting, press SHIFT. Each time you press SHIFT, the offset switches between +, –, and no offset. The setting returns to the default if you change frequencies.

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