31Basic OperationListening to the RadioTo deactivate the radio function1 Press the F key briefly, and then press the 0 key.The Radio Function mode is canceled.To scan through the radio band1 Select the A-band as an operating band.Press and hold the B key over 1 second.If a signal is received during scanning, a beep sound is issued and scanning stops toreceive the broadcast corresponding to the received signal.Five seconds later, scanning will resume.While the broadcast is being received after stop of scanning, the decimal pointblinks.Pressing the B key allows you to stop scanning.Precaution When the MIC/SP jack is used, protect the FT1DR from splash of water.Hints• Frequencies of the broadcast stations you listen to frequently can be stored in the memory ( P.39).• The AF-DUAL function allows you to monitor amateur band frequencies and memory channels whilelistening to a radio broadcast. When a signal is received in an amateur band, the radio broadcastaudio is muted automatically so that you can perform communication hearing only the amateur bandaudio (See page 121).Switching between AM AntennasYou can switch between AM antennas while listening to an AM broadcast.Switch between antennas according to the use conditions.During normal use, you need not switch between AM antennas.1 Press and hold the M key over 1 second.The Set mode is selected.2 Turn the O knob to select “2 TX/RX”.3 Press the M key briefly.4 Turn the O knob to select “1 MODE”.5 Press the M key briefly.6 Turn the O knob to select “1 ANTENNA AM”.7 Press the M key briefly.
