FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL42
WX Channel Priority
1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the “Priority” frequency.
2. Now, set the radio for operation on a WX channel by pressing and holding in the
[1(SQ TYP)] key for one second.
3. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [V/M(PRI)] key to activate the WX Priority mode.
The display will remain on the WX channel frequency, but ev-
ery five seconds the radio will check the Priority Channel
(memory channel) for activity.
4. Press [F/W] [V/M(PRI)] again to disable the WX Priority mode.
SCANNING
“PRIORITY CHANNEL” SCANNING (DUAL WATCH )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
PTT switch; operation will instantly revert to the Priority channel.
To enable the Priority Revert operation:
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 39:
PRI.RVT.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment
of this Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “RVT.
ON.”
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and
exit to normal operation.
6. To disable the Priority Revert operation, just repeat the above procedure, ro-
tating the DIAL knob to select “RVT.OFF” in step 4 above.