Yaesu FT-7800R Operating Manual

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47FT-7800R OPERATING MANUALWX Priority1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the “Priority” frequency.2. Now set the FT-7800R for operation on a WX channelby pressing and holding in the [LOW(ACC)] key for 1/2 second.3. Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to activate the WX Priority mode.The display will remain on the WX channel frequency, but every five seconds the FT-7800R will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity.4. Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to disable the WX Priority modeand exit to regular WX channel operation.S CANNING“PRIORITY C HANNEL” S CANNING (DUAL W ATCH)Priority Revert ModeDuring Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available whichwill allow you to move to the Priority channel instantly, without waiting for activityto appear on 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 the Priority Revert operation:1. Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #34(PRI.RVT).3. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, thenrotate the DIAL knob to change the setting to“RVT.ON.”4. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to savethe new setting, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second toexit to normal operation.5. To disable Priority Revert operation, select “RVT.OFF” in step 3 above.