Icom IC-R6 Instruction Manual

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9FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING3N VFO and memory channelsThe IC-R6 has 2 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.T h e m e m o r y m o d e i s u s e d f o r q u i c k r e c a l l t h epreprogrammed memory channels.± Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.• See p. 16 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.N Operating band selectionThe receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz,FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800MHz,* 1200 MHz, television channels or Weather channels†.± 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 selectsfrequency band.[DIAL]Available frequency bands are differ depending on ver-sion. See the specification for details.*Some frequency ranges are inhibited for the USA versiondue to local regulation.†Available in only the USA version.