Vertex Standard VX-8R The, VX-8R, VX-8R, VX-8R, Large, Small, SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND, 1)SW Band and Information Band reception is only possible on the “VFO-A”

OPERATION

SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND

The VX-8Rcovers an incredibly				OPERATING BAND	FREQUENCY RANGE
wide frequency range, over				[BAND NUMBER]	“VFO-A”	“VFO-B”
which a number of different op-				SW Band [1]	1.8-30 MHz	–
erating modes are used. There-				50 MHz Band [2]	30-76 MHz	30-76 MHz
				AIR Band [3]	108-137 MHz	108-137 MHz
fore, the VX-8R’s frequency				VHF HAM Band [4]	137-174 MHz	137-174 MHz
coverage has been divided into				VHF TV Band [5]	174-222 MHz	174-222 MHz
different operating bands. Each				INFO 1 Band [6]	222-420 MHz	222-420 MHz
				UHF HAM Band [7]	420-470 MHz	420-470 MHz
band has its own preset channel
				UHF TV Band [8]	470-774 MHz	470-580 MHz
steps and operating modes. You				INFO 2 Band [9]	774-999.99 MHzÚ	–
can change the channel steps and					ÚUSA Version: Cellular Blocked
operating modes later, if you like (see page 29).
TO CHANGE OPERATING BANDS
1.	Press the	key repeatedly. You will see the LCD
	indication change to a higher frequency band each time
	you press the		key. A Band Number according to
	the receiving frequency is also displayed.
2. If you wish to move the operating band selection down-
	ward (toward lower frequencies), press the				key
	first, then press the		key.
3.	The VX-8Ruses a dual VFO system (described previ-

ously). To switch TX/RX operation from the “VFO-A” to the “VFO-B” instantly,

press the key briefly. Pressing the key will return TX/RX operation to “VFO-A”. The frequency band shown in “Large” characters is the band on which transmission is possible; the band shown in “Small” characters may only be used for reception.

4.Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate manual tuning (or scan- ning). See the discussions on the next page.

1)SW Band and Information Band reception is only possible on the “VFO-A”.

2)The VX-8R has an AM/FM Broadcast band radio. You can receive these bands independently. See page 22 for details.

3)If desired, you may omit (skip) one or more bands from the band selection loop for faster recall of your favorite operating bands. See page 132 for details.

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