Yaesu FT-8900R Operating Manual

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SCANNINGYaesu FT-8900R Operating Manual Expanded Edition (courtesy of W5JCK) Page 42 of 77ScanningOverviewThe FT−8900R allows you to scan just the Memory channels via Memory Scan Mode (see page45), the entire operating band in VFO Scan Mode (see page 44), or a portion of that band viaProgrammable Memory Scan (see page 23). It will pause on signals encountered, so you canmonitor the station(s) on that frequency.Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take amoment to select the way in which you would like the FT−8900R to resume scanning after itpauses on a signal.Set the Scan-Resume PreferenceTwo options for the Scan-Resume mode are available:TIME In this mode, scanning will pause on a signal it encounters, and will hold there for fiveseconds. If you do not take action to disable scanning within five seconds, scanning willresume even if the stations are still active. This is the default setting.BUSY In this mode, scanning will pause on a signal it encounters. Two seconds after the carrierhas dropped, scanning will resume.To set the Scan-Resume mode:1. Press the SET key momentarily to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #34 SCAN.3. Press the DIAL knob momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select thedesired Scan-Resume mode (TIME or BUSY).4. Press and hold in the DIAL knob for ½ second to save the new setting and exit tonormal operation.0.Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)The FT−8900R’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allowsyou to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodically checking auser-defined Priority Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the PriorityMemory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanning will pause on that