CLUB CHANNEL OPERATION

watched periodically, and the signal on the “Club Channel” is received.

When “Club Channel” function is activated, a noise may be heard every time the “Club Channel” is watched (once per 3 seconds). This noise is caused by checking the “Club Channel” for any signals. This is not a problem or defect of the radio.

1.Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.

If the display indicates the Clock, Stop Watch Timer, or Temperature, press the [VOL/ SEL] key and change to the VFO or memory mode, then perform above step.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F10 CLUB PRI”.

3. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired operating mode:

AUTO: The FTM-10Rchecks the “Club Channel” each 3 seconds. When a signal is received on the “Club Channel”, the FTM-10Rwill monitor the channel until the signal drops. When the signal drops, the

FTM-10Rwill resume checking the “Club Channel” each 3 seconds.

HOLD: When a signal is received on the “Club Channel”, the FTM-10Rreceives the “Club Channel” continuously, and will not restart the “Club Channel” monitor.

OFF: Disables the Club Channel Monitor feature.

5.Press the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to save the new setting and activate Club Channel Monitor.

When the Club Channel Monitor is activated, the “PRI” icon will appear (if receiving on the VFO or memory channel) or blink (if receiving on the “Club Channel”) on the display.

When the PTT key is pressed, the FTM-10Rwill transmit on the “Club Channel”. You may change the VFO frequency or memory channel while Club Channel Monitor is active.

6.To disable the Club Channel Monitor, select “OFF” as in step 4 above. Return to the VFO or Memory Channel mode.

When the “AUTO” mode is selected in step 4 above, press the key to return to the VFO or Memory Channel mode while receiving the “Club Channel”.

The difference between “Club Channel Monitor” and “AF DUAL” feature.

(1)“Club Channel Monitor” feature watches a club channel each 3 seconds while listening to the AM/FM broadcast, audio and an amateur band signal is received.

(2)“AF DUAL” feature always receives the club channel, even if listening to the AM/ FM broadcast, audio and an amateur band signal is received. Two receivers are included. One is for AM/FM receiving, audio and the other is for the amateur bands. You cannot miss a signal on the Club Channel, anytime.

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Vertex Standard FTM-10R manual Club Channel Operation