Yaesu FT-250R Operating Manual

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FT-250R O PERATING M ANUAL24Setting the Smart Search Modec Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key, to enter the Set mode.d Rotate the DIAL to select Menu #31 (“SMT MODSMT MODSMT MODSMT MODSMT MOD”).e Press the [F/L] key to enable changing of this Menu item.f Rotate the DIAL to select the desired Smart Search mode (see above).g When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting andexit to normal operation.Storing Smart Search Memoriesc Set the radio to the VFO mode.d Press the [F/L] key, then press the [8(P2)] key.*e Press the [V(MHz)] or [W(MHz)] key to begin the Smart Search scanning.f As active channels are detected, you will observe the number of “loaded” channelsincreasing in the regular memory channel window.g Depending on the mode you set for Smart Search operation (SINGLE or CONTINUE),the Smart Search scan will eventually terminate, and the LCD will revert to SmartSearch Memory Channel 0.h To recall Smart Search memories, rotate the DIAL to choose from among the SmartSearch memories.i To return to normal operation, press the [VFO(PRI)] key.* The “default” function of the [8(P2)] key is “Smart Search”.If you are changed the [8(P2)] key assignment to another function described previously,Storing Smart Search Memories procedure is following:c Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.d Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #30 (“S SRCHS SRCHS SRCHS SRCHS SRCH”).e Press the [F/L] key, then press the [V(MHz)] or [W(MHz)] key to begin the SmartSearch scanning.PRIORITY C HANNEL S CANNING (DUAL W ATCH )The FT-250R scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allowsyou to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user-select-able Priority Channel for activity.Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:VFO (or HOME) - Memoryc Recall the memory channel you wish to be the “Priority” Channel.d Set the radio to the VFO mode or HOME channel by pressing the [VFO(PRI)] or[REV(HM)] key.e Press the [F/L] key momentarily (not for 1/2 second), then press the [VFO(PRI)] key(momentarily). A small “PRI” notation will appear on the LCD.Scanning