Yaesu FT-250R - ANNEXE 824 Manual

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FT-250R O PERATING M ANUAL 21The FT-250R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, ora portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s)on that frequency, if you like.Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin,take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanningafter it halts on a signal.Setting the Scan Resume TechniqueThree options for the Scan-Resume mode are available:5 SEC5 SEC5 SEC5 SEC5 SEC: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold there for5 seconds. If you do not take action to disable the scanner within that time period,the scanner will resume even if the stations are still active.BUSYBUSYBUSYBUSYBUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. Two seconds after thecarrier has dropped because the other station(s) ceased transmission, the scannerwill resume.HOLDHOLDHOLDHOLDHOLD: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not restartautomatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you wish to resume.To set the Scan-Resume modec Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key, to enter the Set mode.d Rotate the DIAL to select Menu #7 (“RESUMERESUMERESUMERESUMERESUME”).e Press the [F/L] key to enable changing of this Menu item.f Rotate the DIAL to select the desired scan-resume mode.g When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting andexit to normal operation.The default condition for this Menu Item is “5 SEC”.VFO S CANNINGThis mode allows you to scan the entire current operating band.c Select the VFO mode by pressing the [VFO(PRI)] key, if necessary.d Press and hold in the [V(MHz)] or [W(MHz)] key for 1/2 second to start scanning.e If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, thescanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blinkduring this “Pause” condition.f The scanner will then resume according to the Scan Resume selected in the previoussection.g To cancel scanning, press the PTT key.If you want to change direction of the scan while it is underway, rotate the DIAL oneclick in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counter-clockwise).Scanning