3 BASIC OPERATION3-5VFO operationThe IC-7100 has two VFOs; “A” and “B,” and are conve-nient for quickly selecting two frequencies, or split fre-quency operation. You can use either VFO to call up afrequency and operating mode.VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla-tor.D Selecting VFO A or VFO BWhile in the VFO mode, pushq MENU (C) one or moretimes to select the “M-1” screen (M-1 menu).Touch [A/B](w D) to switch between the VFO A andVFO B.• “VFOA” or “VFOB” appears as each VFO is selected.D VFO equalizationPushq MENU (C) one or more times to select the“M-1” screen (M-1 menu).Touch [A/B](w D) for 1 second to equalize the data inboth VFOs.• Three beeps sound when the equalization is complete.Touch [A/B](e D) to select the other VFO.• Selects VFO A or VFO B to display the VFO’s frequency.CONVENIENT!Use two VFOs as quick memories:When you find a new station, but wish to continuesearching, the dual VFO system can be used for quickmemory storage.q Touch [A/B](D) for 1 second to store the displayedcontents into the undisplayed VFO.w Continue searching for stations.e Touch [A/B](D) to show the stored contents of theundisplayed VFO.r To continue searching for stations, touch [A/B](D)again to show the previous VFO.The L, R, C or D in theinstructions indicate thepart of the controller.L: Left sideR: Right sideC: Center bottomD: Display (Touch screen)Left RightCenterDisplayThe selectedVFO iconExample: Equalize VFO B to VFO ATouch [A/B]Touch [A/B]for 1 secondTouch [A/B]VFO A is selectedSelecting VFO Bdisplays same con-tents as VFO A.
