75Convenient FunctionsConvenient FunctionsDual Reception (DW) FunctionThe FT1DR/DE is equipped with the following 3 types of Dual Reception Functions:(1) VFO Dual Reception(2) Memory Channel Dual Reception(3) Home Channel Dual ReceptionThe transceiver checks the standby side signal reception over the frequency registeredto the selected memory channel (Priority Memory Channel) once approximately every5 seconds. When the transceiver detects signal reception on the standby side, it startssignal reception over the frequency registered to the selected memory channel.Even while receiving a signal over the frequency registered to a priority memory channelon the standby side, pressing p disables the Dual Reception function and allows fortransmission over the former active side frequency.Example: Checking signal reception over a frequency registered to the priority memorychannel [90] (standby side), while receiving signal over [145.500 MHz] (activeside).Frequency over which a signal isbeing received.The transceiver monitors signalreception over the frequencyregistered to the Priority MemoryChannel [90] (standby) and checksit in intervals of approximately 5seconds.When the transceiver receives a signalover the frequency registered to thepriority memory channel [90], dualreception stops and signal receptionswitches to [90] (standby).VFO Dual ReceptionVFO mode Priority memory channel1 Switch to the Memory mode.2 Press and hold F for over 1 second to enter the Writemode; F and the channel number blink on the LCD.3 Turn O to select a memory channel, then press and holdB for over 1 second.Select a memory channel to prioritize for signal reception(Priority Memory Channel). The “P” appears on the LCD.4 Turn O to select a frequency for signal reception.Select a frequency for continual signal reception in VFOmode (active side).“P” is displayed.“VDW” is displayed.
