2Before Reading This ManualBefore Reading This ManualContentsRecalling a Memory Channel ............................... 41Recalling the Home Channel ............................... 42Returning to the Previous Frequency .............. 42Deleting the Memory Channel ............................. 42Restoring the Deleted Memory Channel ......... 43Using Memory Banks ............................................... 43Registering a Memory Channel in a MemoryBank ..................................................................... 44Recalling a Memory Bank .................................... 44Canceling Memory Channel Registration in aMemory Bank ...................................................... 45Convenient Special Banks ....................................... 45Registering Your Favorite Special MemoryChannels in a Memory Bank ................................ 45Recalling a Special Bank to Listen to the JRRailway Radio ...................................................... 46Recalling a Special Bank to Listen to theInternational VHF (Marine) Radio ........................ 46Scanning Function ................................................. 48Using the Scanning Function.................................... 48VFO Scan ............................................................ 48Canceling Scanning ........................................ 49Skipping a Frequency You Do Not Want Scan(Skip Search Memory) .................................... 49Specifying the Frequency You Do Not Want toScan ................................................................ 50Deleting a Frequency Saved in the Skip SearchMemory ........................................................... 50Selecting a Reception Method When ScanningStops ............................................................... 51Memory Scanning ................................................ 51Specifying a Skip/Selected Memory Channel........................................................................ 53Scanning Only the Selected MemoryChannel ........................................................... 54Scanning a Memory Bank .................................... 54Memory Bank Link Scan ................................. 55Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) ................... 56Writing into a Programmable Memory ............. 56Performing Programmable Memory Scan ....... 56Using the Search Function ....................................... 57Spectrum Scope Searching for a SignalUsing a Signal Strength Graph ....................... 57Using the GPS Function ........................................ 58What is GPS? ........................................................... 58Activating the GPS Function..................................... 58Method of Positioning by GPS.................................. 59Explanation of GPS Screen and Operation .............. 61BACK TRACK Function ............................................ 62Causing the FT1DR to Memorize the CurrentPoint ..................................................................... 62Using the BACK TRACK Function ....................... 63Description of the BACK TRACK Function Screen............................................................................. 63Before Reading This Manual ................................... 2Introduction ................................................................. 4Features of FT1DR ................................................ 4How to Read This Manual...................................... 5Checking Bundled Items ........................................ 5Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read) ....................... 6Names and Functions of Controls ............................ 12Basic Operation ...................................................... 15Preparation ............................................................... 15Installing the Antenna........................................... 15Attaching the Supplied Belt Clip/Protective Cap............................................................................. 15Attaching the Protective Cap ........................... 15Installing the Belt Clip ...................................... 15Attaching a Hand Strap ........................................ 16How to Use the Battery Case (FBA-39) (Option)............................................................................. 16Installing/Removing the Battery Pack .................. 17Installing the Battery Pack ............................... 17Removing the Battery Pack ............................. 17Charging the Battery Pack ................................... 18Connecting an External Power Supply for Use inVehicle ................................................................. 20Connecting to an External Power Supply Using aPower Cable ........................................................ 21Communication......................................................... 23Turning on the Power........................................... 23Adjusting the Volume Level.................................. 24Selecting an Operating Band ............................... 25Selecting a Frequency Band ................................ 27Tuning in to a Frequency ..................................... 28Performing Communication ................................. 29Listening to the Radio ............................................... 30Listening to an AM or FM Broadcast .................... 30To deactivate the radio function ...................... 31To scan through the radio band ....................... 31Switching between AM Antennas ......................... 31Miscellaneous Settings ............................................. 32Setting the Date and Time ................................... 32Setting the Time Signal ........................................ 33Muting Audio ........................................................ 33Changing the Transmission Power Level............. 34Adjusting the Squelch Level................................. 35Changing the Frequency Step Manually .............. 35Changing the Mode Manually .............................. 36Locking keys or switches ..................................... 37Restoring to Defaults (All Reset).......................... 37Repeater Operation ................................................ 38Repeater Operation .................................................. 38Communicating Via the Repeater ........................ 38Using the Memory .................................................. 39A Wide Variety of Memory Functions........................ 39Writing into the Memory ....................................... 40Split Memory ........................................................ 41