14Useful functions in digital modeUsing preset channelsProgramming (presetting) a channel frequency allows you to easily connect to a localnode.By sharing a channel frequency with other nodes, you can connect the transceiver to alocal node even while you are out. This is useful for a group to operate a station.z Presetting a channel1 Press and hold the [DISP] key.2 Touch [WIRES-X].Displays the menu list.3 Touch [1 RPT/WIRES FREQ].4 Rotate the DIAL to select [PRESET].Tips • Every time the DIAL is rotated, the setting switchesbetween [MANUAL] and [PRESET].• The default setting is MANUAL.5 Press the [DISP] key.1 RPT/WIRES FREQPRESET: 145.375 MHzPUSH “DISP”6 Rotate the DIAL to select the frequency.Tips • Touching [BAND] switches the preset frequency band.7 Press the PTT.Sets the frequency and returns the screen to thefrequency display screen.1 RPT/WIRES FREQPRESET: 145.375 MHzz Connecting to a preset channel1 Follow the procedure in “Presetting a channel” on page 14 to make the presetchannel available in advance.2 Press the [X ] key.[P ] flashes on the left side of the frequency display.