Scanning Memory Channels

To set the HTX-242 to scan memory channels, press and release MR. Then press and hold MR for at least 1 second. .flashes, and the HTX-242 scans memories that have the scan option turned on (see “Enabling/Disabling Scanning for Memory Channels” on this page). The HTX-242 stops when it encounters a transmission. It resumes scanning according to the saved scan settings (see “Set- ting the Scan Options” on Page 20). To resume scanning immedi- ately, press MHz.

!Note: Scanning stops if you press MR or PTT.

Clearing a Memory Channel

You can clear any memory channel except Memory Channel 1 and the calling-frequency memory.

1.Tune to the memory channel you want to clear.

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

3.Press MR. All settings are cleared from the memory channel.

Enabling/Disabling Scanning for Memory Channels

You can disable (lock out) individual memory channels, so the HTX-242 does not stop on them when you scan memory channels.

1.Tune to the memory channel you want to enable or disable for scanning.

2.Press F, then press MR.

3.Repeatedly press until the HTX-242 displays Sn and the scan setting.

4.To enable scanning for the current channel, rotate TUNE, or press UP or DOWN on the microphone, to select on.

To disable scanning for the current channel, rotate TUNE, or press UP or DOWN on the microphone, to select oFF.

5.Press MR or PTT to save the setting.

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Radio Shack HTX-242 Scanning Memory Channels, Clearing a Memory Channel, Enabling/Disabling Scanning for Memory Channels