255 MEMORY CHANNELSNew2001■ Memory clearingContents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased),if desired.q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the selectmemory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds.Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO.w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel to becleared.e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the“CLEAR” item.• The “CLEAR” item can also be selected by pushing [MODE]repeatedly.[DIAL]Afterreleased.• After releasing [MODE], “CLR” is displayed and the “ ” iconblinks.r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to clear the con-tents.• 3 beeps sound.• The cleared channel changes to a blank channel.• Return to the select memory write mode. The “ ” icon andmemory channel number blink.Push and hold for 1 sec.t Push [V/M] to return to the screen displayed before youentered the select memory write mode in step q.CONVENIENT!:Instead of doing steps e and r, while holding down[FUNC], pushing and holding [S.MW](V/M) for 1 secondalso clears the contents.BE CAREFUL! The contents of cleared memoriesCANNOT be recalled, even in the bank channel mode.