Yaesu FT-2980R Operating Manual

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Home Channel MemoryA convenient one-touch “Home” channel memory is available to simplify return to yourmost-often-used frequency. This memory does not appear in the regular memory bank, tosimplify operation and speed recall of this important channel.To recall the Home channel, just press the [D/MR(MW)] key, repeatedly if necessary, untilthe “HM” icon appears on the display; this indicates that the Home Channel has beenrecalled.USA version Asian versionThe factory default frequency for the Home channel is 146.520 MHz (USA version, Asianversion: 144.000 MHz). You can re-program the Home channel in a manner identical tothat used for the regular memories:1. From the VFO mode, tune in the frequency you wish to store, and set all repeatershifts and other data just the way you do for “normal” memory channel storage.2. Press and hold in the [D/MR(MW)] key for one second, then press the [REV(DW)]key to store the displayed data into the Home channel. The memory label will disap-pear (since you are still operating in the VFO mode).You may also append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a Home channel, as describedpreviously. be sure to recall the Home channel first, then enter the Menu (selection “30NM SET”) to program the label’s contents.From the Home channel, you may tune off (as in the Memory Tune mode) withoutdoing anything more than rotating the main DIAL knob. This automatically shiftscontrol to the VFO, making it a good idea to program in your area’s “Calling Fre-quency” as the Home channel. Once contact is established, you may then tune offthe Calling Frequency to an open simplex frequency to carry on your QSO.Memory-Only ModeOnce memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a“Memory Only” mode, whereby VFO and Home Channel operation are impossible. Thismay be particularly useful during public-service events where a number of operators maybe using the radio for first time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired.To place the radio into the Memory Only mode, turn it off. Now press and hold in the[D/MR(MW)] key while turning the radio on. The VFO and Home Channel will now bedisabled.To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure.37Memory OperationFT-2980R Operating Manual