82 BASIC OPERATION■ Direct frequency settingmode operationThe direct frequency setting mode operation is useful whensetting a desired frequency directly as the active frequency.q Hold down [↔] for 2 seconds to enter the direct frequencysetting mode.• Only the active frequency is displayed.w Set an operating frequency.• Refer to pages 5, 6 in details.e Push [RCL] or [↔] to exit the direct frequency settingmode.■ DualWatch operationThe DualWatch operation monitors the active frequencyat certain intervals even when receiving a signal on thestandby frequency. When a signal is received on the activefrequency, the radio switches to the active frequency andstays on it until the signal disappears, irrespective of thestandby frequency status.q Push [DUAL] to enter DualWatch operation.• “DUAL” appears on the active frequency indicator.• The active or standby frequency’s “RX” blinks when receiving asignal or opening the squelch.w Push [DUAL] again to exit DualWatch operation.• “DUAL” disappears.121.80RX129.40 5121.00RX DUAL RXATTENTION! During DualWatch operation, the standbyfrequency’s audio may be interrupted at the monitoring in-terval, but this is not a malfunction.