36 FT-8800R Operating ManualMEMORY O PERATIONMemory Bank OperationMemory Bank Assignment1. Recall the memory channel (except L1/U1 ~ L10/U10) to be assigned to a Memory Bank.2. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 1/2 second, then rotate the “Main” band DIAL knobto select the Memory Bank (“BANK1” ~ “BANK10” ) you want as the Memory Bankfor this channel.3. Press and hold in the [SET] key for 1/2 second to copy the memory channel data into theMemory Bank.The PMS memory channel (L1/U1 through L10/U10) does not assign to the memorybank.Memory Bank Recall1. Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M] key, if necessary.2. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 1/2 second, then rotate the “Main” band DIAL knobto select the Memory Bank (“BANK1” ~ “BANK10” ).3. Press the [SET] key momentarily to lock in the selected Memory Bank.4. In the Memory Bank mode of operation, you can only select memory channels in thecurrent memory bank.5. To change the Memory Bank to another Bank, press and hold in the [V/M] key for 1/2seconds, then rotate the “Main” band DIAL knob.6. To exit from Memory Bank operation, press and hold in the [V/M] key for 1/2 second, thenrotate the “Main” band DIAL knob to select “ALL.MEM,” then press the [SET] key mo-mentarily.Deleting a Memory Channel from a Memory Bank1. In the Memory Bank mode, recall the memory channel to be deleted from the Memory Bank.2. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 1/2 second, then press and hold in the [SET] key for1/2 second to delete the Memory Channel from the Memory Bank.Memory Only ModeOnce memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a“Memory Only” mode, whereby VFO operation is impossible. This may be particularlyuseful during public-service events where a number of operators may be using the radio forfirst time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired.To place the radio into the Memory Only mode:1. Turn the radio off.2. Press and hold in the “left” [V/M] key while turning the radio on.3. Rotate the “right” DIAL knob to select the (F-6 M-ONLY MODE), then press the [SET]key momentarily.To return to normal operation, repeat the above steps.REGULAR MEMORY C HANNEL O PERATION