Icom IC-R6 Instruction Manual

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9New2001FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING3■ VFO and memory channelsThe IC-R6 has two normal operating modes: the VFO modeand the memory mode.The VFO mode is used for a desired frequency settingwithin the frequency coverage.➥ Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.The memory mode is used for quick recall of the prepro-grammed memory channels.➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.• See page 19 for memory programming details.[DIAL]“ ” and memory channelnumber appear.• VFO mode display• Memory mode displayWhat is VFO?VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator.Operating frequencies are generated and controlled by theVFO.■ Frequency band selectionThe receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz,FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz,800 MHz,* 1200 MHz or Weather channels†.Available frequency bands differ, depending on the ver-sion. See the specifications for details.* Some frequency ranges are prohibited in the USA ver-sion by regulation.†Available in only the USA version.➥ Push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired frequencyband.• When the memory mode is selected, push [V/M] to select theVFO mode first, then push [BAND] to select a desired band.➥ While holding down [BAND], rotating [DIAL] also selectsthe frequency band.[DIAL]