Yaesu FT-2980R Operating Manual

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Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)The FT-2980R’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability whichallows you to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodicallychecking a user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on theMemory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause onthat station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Menu item “41 RESUME”.See page 39.Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the [D/MR(MW)] key repeated-ly, if necessary.2. Press and hold in the [D/MR(MW)] key for one second (the Memory Channel numberwill blink), then select the memory channel you wish to be the “Priority” channel.3. Press the [ ] key momentarily. The “PRI” icon will appear to the upper right corneron the display; indicating it is the Priority channel.4. Now set the FT-2980R for operation on another memory channel, Home channel, oron a VFO frequency.5. Press and hold in the [REV(DW)] key for one second. The display will remain on theVFO, the selected memory channel, or the Home channel, but every five secondsthe FT-2980R will check the Priority Channel for activity.6. To cancel Dual Watch operation, press the [D/MR(MW)] key momentarily.Priority Revert ModeDuring Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which willallow you to move to the Priority Channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appearon the Priority Channel.When this feature is enabled, and priority monitoring is engaged, just press themicrophone’s PTT switch. Operation will instantly revert to the Priority Channel.To enable Priority Revert operation:1. Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second,then rotate the DIAL knob to select “44 RVRT”.2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob toselect “ON”.3. Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second tosave the new setting and exit to normal operation.To disable Priority Revert operation, select “OFF” in step 2above.42ScanningFT-2980R Operating Manual