53FT-1900E OPERATING MANUALSMART S EARCH O PERATIONStoring Smart Search Memories1. Set the radio to the VFO mode. Be sure that you have the Squelch adjusted properly (sothat band noise is quieted).2. Press the Microphone’s [P2] key to enter the Smart Searchmode. The “S SRCH” notation will appear on the displayfor two seconds.3. Press the [MHz(SET)] key (or Microphone’s [A] key) to begin Smart Search scanning.4. As active channels are detected, they will automatically be stored into the Smart Searchmemory bank without causing the sweep to halt.5. Depending on the mode you set for Smart Search operation (“SINGLE” or “CNTNUE”),the Smart Search scan will eventually terminate, and the LCD will revert to Smart SearchMemory Channel “C.”6. To recall the Smart Search memories, just rotate the DIAL knob to choose from amongthe Smart Search memories.7. To return to normal operation, press the [D/MR(MW)] key.Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don’t needto spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guidebook; justask your FT-1900E where the action is!