FTA-310 OperATing MAnuAl30memory operatIonThe FTA-310 provides 150 user-programmable “Main”memories, labeled “CH-001” through “CH-150,” andup to 100 pre-programmed memories, designated“Book” Memories. The “ ” icon appears when the“Book” Memory Mode is activated.The Main memories and “Book” Memories can be as-signed alpha-numeric names of up to eight characters.Memory System OperationThe FTA-310’s Main Memory system allows the userto store, label, and recall channel frequencies whichyou may want to use frequently. You may store VFOfrequencies, Book Memory frequencies, and/or WeatherChannel frequencies (USA version only) into the MainMemory system.Memory Storage Select the desired frequency in the VFO mode, orrecall the Book Memory channel or Weather chan-nel to be stored in the Main Memory. Press and hold in the[MW (SPL-W)] keyfor 2 seconds. The dis-play will indicate “CH-XXX” and a channelnumber will blink onthe LCD. Within five seconds of pressing the [MW (SPL-W)]key, rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the de-sired memory channel number for storage.In order to prevent writing over memory channels, asmall “ ” icon will appear atthe right side of the channelnumber to indicate a vacantmemory channel. Now press and hold in the [MW (SPL-W)] key for2 seconds; you will now see blinking “A” on theLCD. To attach an alpha/numeric name (label) tothe memory, proceed to the next step; otherwisepress and hold in the [MW (SPL-W)] for 2 secondsto save the entry and exit.