BASIC OPERATION

Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency

The VXA-700can quickly access the 121.500 MHz Emergency Frequency. This function can be activated even when the keypad lock function is in use.

r To access the Emergency Frequency, press

the key momen- tarily.

r To exit the Emergency Frequency, press the key momentarily.

Tuning Methods

Throughout this manual, you will see references to several different frequency setting methods. Each will be particularly useful in a particular operating situation, and they are described below:

¦VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator) The VFO is a “tuning

dial” system which allows you to tune through the

AIR band, 2-m Amateur

band, and FM BC band using the DIAL selector, the Keypad, or the scanner. To select these bands, press

the

key momentarily.

¦MR (Memory Recall) The MR (Memory Re-

call) mode of the VXA- 700 provides the user

with the ability to store

and recall as many as 102 channels in the radio’s main memory bank. These memory channels may also be labeled by you with an alpha/numeric name of up to 8 characters in length, to aid in quick identification of the channel. See page 20 for details on creating alpha/ numeric labels.

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