Tuning to a Standard Memory Channel

1.Press MR.

2.Rotate M-CH, or press UP or DOWN on the microphone, to select the desired memory channel.

Using the Calling-Frequency Memory

Press CALL. The HTX-242 recalls all settings saved in the calling- frequency memory.

Notes:

!If you rotate TUNE, press UP or DOWN, or directly enter a fre- quency, the HTX-242 returns to the last-used VFO.

To return to the mode selected before you used the calling- frequency memory, press CALL again.

Checking Priority Channel 1

To have the HTX-242 periodically “look back” at Memory Channel 1 to check for a transmission, press F then ALM. appears on the display. The HTX-242 looks back at Memory Channel 1 every 4, 8, 12, or 16 seconds. If there is a transmission, the HTX-242 beeps to let you know to tune to it, if desired.

Follow these steps to change the look-back time.

1.Press VFO.

2.Hold F for at least 1 second. FUNC flashes. Then press MR.

3.Repeatedly press until the HTX-242 displays Lb and the current look-back time.

4.Rotate TUNE, or press UP or DOWN on the microphone, to select the desired look-back time (4, 8, 12, or 16 seconds).

5.Press MR or PTT to save the setting.

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Radio Shack HTX-242 Tuning to a Standard Memory Channel, Using the Calling-Frequency Memory, Checking Priority Channel