16Dual Receive (DW) FunctionThe transceiver is equipped with the following 3 types of Dual Receive Functions:VFO Dual ReceiveMemory Channel Dual ReceiveHome Channel Dual ReceiveThe transceiver checks for signals on the frequency registered to the selected memorychannel (Priority Memory Channel) once approximately every 5 seconds. When receiv-ing a signal on the frequency registered to a priority memory channel, the Dual Receivefunction temporarily pauses, and allows reception of the signals.Example: Checking the priority memory channel “1” (145.000 MHz), while receiving“144.000 MHz”.VFO PriorityMemory ChannelThe transceiver monitors signalson the frequency registered to thePriority Memory Channel, onceapproximately every 5 seconds.When the transceiverreceives a signal on thefrequency registered to thepriority memory channel,dual reception stops andsignal receiver switches topriority memory channel.The transceiver returns to theprevious frequency quickly andcontinues to receive mode whenthere is no signal.Dual Receive Icon Priority Memory Channel IconActivating the Dual Receive (DW) feature1. Press the [ MR] key to set the memory channel “1” (the Priority Memory Channel)to receive.2. Set the frequency and communication mode to monitor continually.• The monitor frequency may be set on the VFO mode, the memory channel modeor the HOME channel mode.VFO Dual Receive VFO Priority Memory ChannelMemory Channel Dual Receive Memory Channel Priority Memory ChannelHOME Channel Dual Receive HOME Channel Priority Memory ChannelWhen using the Memory Channel Dual Receive, register the Priority memory channel to theMemory channel number “1”. the Memory Bank feature also checks the Memory channel number“1”.3. Press the Function key, then press the [ MR] key.• “DW” icon appears and the Dual Receive function ac-tivates.4. Press the [ MR] key to cancel the Dual Receive func-tion.