Vertex Standard VX-177 manual Moving Memory Data to the VFO, Memory only Mode

MEMORY MODE

MOVING MEMORY DATA TO THE VFO

Data stored on memory channels can easily be moved to the last selected VFO, if you like.

1.Select the memory channel containing the frequency data to be moved to the VFO.

2.Press the [MR(SKIP)] key momentarily to activate the “Memory Tune” feature tem- porarily, then press and hold in the [VFO(PRI)] key for one second. The data will now have been copied to the last selected VFO, although the original memory contents will remain intact on the previously-stored channel.

If a Split Frequency Memory channel was transferred, the TX frequency will be ignored (you will be set up for Simplex operation on the Receive frequency).

MEMORY ONLY MODE

Once memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a “Memory Only” mode, whereby VFO operation is impossible. This may be particularly useful during public-service events, where a number of operators may be using the radio for first time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired.

To place the radio into the Memory Only mode:

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Press and hold in the MONI switch (just below the PTT switch) while turning the radio on.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “F5 M-ONLY” option, then press the [F] key.

To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure.

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