203BASIC OPERATION Selecting VFO/memory modeVFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla-tor, and is commonly referred to as a main tuning func-tion. The tuning dial is often called the “VFO knob.”➥ Push [V/M] to switch between VFO and memorymodes.• Pushing [V/M] for 1 sec. transfers the contents of the se-lected memory channel to VFO mode (p. 65). VFO operationThe transceiver has 2 VFOs and are called VFO A andVFO B. You can use the desired VFO to call up a fre-quency and operating mode for your operation.DD Selecting the VFO A/B➥ Push [A/B] to switch between the VFO A andVFO B.• “VFO A” or “VFO B” appears.DD VFO equalization➥ Push [A/B] for 1 sec. to equalize the undisplayedVFO condition to the displayed VFO.• 3 beeps sound when the VFO equalization is completed.CONVENIENTUse two VFOs as a quick memoryWhen you find a new station, but you wish to continuesearching, the Two VFO system can be used for quick mem-ory storage.q Push [A/B] for 1 sec. to store the displayed frequency intothe undisplayed VFO.w Continue searching for stations.e Push [A/B] to retrieve the stored frequency.r To continue searching for a station, push [A/B] again.[A/B]Either one appearsPush for 1 sec.A/B[V/M]