Vertex Standard FT-2800M Priority Revert Mode, REV, PTT, MHz, SET, MHz, SET, D/MR, D/MR, D/MR, DIAL, 22 RVRT, FT-2800M, FT-2800M, PRIORITY CHANNEL SCANNING (DUAL WATCH), Now set the

SCANNING

PRIORITY CHANNEL SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)

The FT-2800M’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodically checking a user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Menu mode “23 SCAN.” See page 34.

Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:

1.Set the radio to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the [D/MR(MW)] key repeatedly, if necessary.

2.Press and hold in the [D/MR(MW)] key for one second (the Memory Channel number will blink), then select the memory channel you wish to be the “Priority” channel.

3.Press and hold in the [D/MR(MW)] key for one second. The “P” icon will appear to the upper left of the “MR” icon, indicating it is the Priority channel.

4.Now set the FT-2800Mfor operation on another memory channel, Home channel, or on a VFO frequency.

5.Press and hold in the [REV(DW)] key for one second. The display will remain on the VFO, selected memory channel, or Home channel, but every five seconds the FT-2800Mwill check the Priority Channel for activity.

6.To cancel Dual Watch operation, press the [D/MR(MW)] key momentarily.

Priority Revert Mode

During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which will allow you to move to the Priority Channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appear on the Priority Channel.

When this feature is enabled, and priority monitoring is engaged, just press the microphone’s PTT switch. Operation will instantly revert to the Priority Channel.

To enable Priority Revert operation:

1.Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “22 RVRT.”

2.Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON.”

3.Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

To disable Priority Revert operation, select “OFF” in step 2 above.

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