30Basic OperationPerforming CommunicationTuning in to a FrequencyTune in to your desired frequency using either of the following methods:(1) Turn O to tune in to your desired frequency.(2) Enter your desired frequency directly using the numeric keys. Tuning in to your desired frequency with O.1 Switch to the VFO mode.2 Turn O to tune in to your desired frequency.Turning O clockwise: The frequency increases.Turning O counterclockwise: The frequencydecreases.Tip You can tune to the desired frequency in steps of 1 MHzby pressing F and turning O. Entering a Desired Frequency Directly Using Numeric Keys1 Press V to enter the VOF mode, in which you can tune to the desired frequency.2 Enter the desired frequency using numeric keys.Example: To enter 145.520 MHz, Press the T hefollowing keys in sequence:14552Example: To enter 430.000 MHz, Press the T hefollowing keys in sequence:43HTips• In factory settings, the Auto Step mode is set such that the transceiver is automatically switched tothe optimal frequency steps for the reception frequency.You can change frequency steps manually using O (See page 37).• If you enter a wrong digit when entering a frequency using numeric keys, you can cancel it bypressing p.• In factory settings, turning O beyond the selected frequency band does not change the selectedfrequency band to another frequency band and displays the selected frequency band repeatedly onthe LCD.To prevent it, press and hold M for over 1 second to switch to the Set mode, select [8 CONFIG] [21 VFO MODE] and change the [21 VFO MODE] to “ALL”. Thereby, you can change the frequencyband to another frequency band by turning O beyond the selected frequency band.Selecting Communication ModeThis transceiver can operate in both analog and digital communication modes.
