164 BASIC OPERATIONNew2001■ Operating mode selectionD VFO modeVFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting withinthe frequency coverage.➥ Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode.• When VFO mode is selected, the previous displayed frequency,receiving mode, tuning steps, etc. are copied to VFO mode.MWMENUENTHOLD VSCAN.1472580369SKIPNO.CLRSQLDIALSEARCHATTHOLD V• VFO mode indicationWhat is VFO?VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Fre-quencies for receiving are generated and controlled by theVFO.D Operating band selectionThe receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, 50MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz,800 MHz* or 1200 MHz bands.➥ In VFO mode, push [v] or [w] several times to select thedesired frequency band.• If VFO mode is not selected, such as a scan mode, or weatherchannel,† push and hold [HOLD V] to select VFO mode first,then push [v] or [w] to select the desired band. († Available forUSA and CANADA versions only.)• Search mode is also selectable operating bands.Available frequency bands are different depending on ver-sion. See the specification for details. (p. 91)* Some frequency ranges are blocked for the U.S.A. ver-sion by regulation.Set the attenuator function ON (p. 75) if the received signalis blocked by other radio station when using a third partyhigh-gain antenna.
