Yaesu FTA-230 Operating Manual

FTA-230 OperATing MAnuAl32scannIng operatIonThe FTA-230 allows you to scan automatically in theVFO1 , Main Memory, “Book” Memory, or WeatherChannel2 modes. It pauses on signals encountered, soyou can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if youlike.1: In the VFO mode, the automatic scanner is onlyavailable in the COM band (118.000 - 136.975MHz); when the scanner reaches the uppermostfrequency in the COM band, it will revert to the bot-tom end of the COM band and repeat the scanningprocess until you cancel the scanning process.2: USA version only.If you wish to scan in the NAV band (108.000 - 117.975MHz), you can do so manually, as described below.Scanning operation is basically the same in each of theabove modes. Press and hold in the[ (SET)] key for 2seconds to start theautomatic scanner up-ward (toward a higherfrequency or a higherchannel number). When the scanner encounters a signal, the scannerwill halt on that channel and will hold there for fiveseconds, after which scanning will resume. While the scanner remains paused on a frequency,the decimal point of the frequency displays blinks.The display will be illuminated unless the ScanLamp Feature is turned off. To change the scan direction, turn the DIAL selectorknob one click in the opposite direction. To stop the automaticscanner, press the PTTswitch or the [ENT()] key momentarily.You may also just pressthe [ (SET)] key.: If you change a function of DIAL and [ ]/[] key by pressing the [F] key followed by the[5(DIAL/)] key, you may change the scan direc-tion by pressing the []/[] key in the oppositedirection.