36Basic OperationMiscellaneous Settings7 Press the M key over 1 second.8 Press the M key over 1 second again.The Frequency Step Setting mode is canceled.Hints• For the AIR band (108 MHz to 136.991 MHz), the frequency step “8.33 kHz” can be selected.• For bands covering 250MHz to 300MHz and bands covering 580 MHz or higher frequencies,frequency steps “5 kHz”, “6.25 kHz”, and “15 kHz” cannot be selected.Changing the Mode ManuallyBy default, “AUTO (Auto Mode)” is selected so that the optimum mode (radio wave type)is automatically selected according to the selected band (frequency band). You canchange this mode manually.1 Press 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 “5 RX MODE”.7 Press the M key briefly.8 Turn the O knob to select your desired mode.It is recommended that AUTO be selected normally.Display OperationAUTO The optimum mode is automatically selected according to the frequency band.NFM Only the selected band is switched to the NFM (FM mode).AM Only the selected band is switched to the AM mode.9 Press the M key over 1 second three times.The Set mode is canceled.Hint• Even if the AM mode is selected on an amateur band, 144 MHz band or 430 MHz band,transmission takes place in the FM mode.