Kenwood TM-271 Instruction Manual

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438CALL SCANYou can alternate between monitoring the Call Channeland the current operating frequency.1 Select the frequency (in VFO or Memory RecallMode) you want to monitor.• In VFO Mode, turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the desired frequency.• In Memory Recall Mode, turn the Tuning control orpress Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the Memory Channelyou want to monitor.2 Press [CALL] (1s) to start the Call Scan.• The Call Channel and the selected VFO frequency ormemory channel are monitored.• The 1 MHz decimal blinks while scanning is in progress.3 Press any key other than [F] or [ ] (Power) to stopCall Scan.Note:◆ You must configure the CALL key function to “CALL”(Menu No. 19) prior to using Call Scan. Otherwise, a1750 Hz tone will be transmitted.◆ You can perform Call Scan even if the recalled Memory Channelhas been locked out {page 44}.PRIORITY SCANYou may sometimes want to check your favoritefrequency activities while monitoring other frequencies.In this case, use the Priority Scan function. Priority Scanchecks the activities of the Priority Channel every3 seconds. If the transceiver detects a signal on thePriority Channel, it recalls the frequency to the VFO.PROGRAMMING A P RIORITY CHANNEL1 Press [VFO] and turn the Tuning control or press Mic[UP]/[DWN] to select your desired Priority Channelfrequency.2 Select selective call functions, if necessary.3 Press [F].• The Memory Channel number appears and blinks.4 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] toselect the Priority Channel (“Pr”).5 Press [MR] to store the data on the Priority Channel.