Yaesu VR-500 Operating Manual

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VR-500 OPERATING MANUAL16P RESET M ODEOperation of the VR-500 can be greatly simplified by utilizing the “PRESET” mode. ThePRESET mode provides ten “starting point” frequencies (one frequency in each of tenpopular listening bands), from which you may then begin manual tuning.To operate in the PRESET mode:Å Press the [CLR(P.SET)] key (momentarily) while pressing the [FUNC] key to changethe VR-500 operating mode to PRESET.Ç Now just press one of the numbered keys on the keypad to recall the Pre-ProgrammedFrequency corresponding to that key, as shown below.Basic Operation123456789•00.5200 MHz (AM)3.5000 MHz (LSB)7.0000 MHz (LSB)14.0000 MHz (USB)50.0000 MHz (CW)88.0000 MHz (WFM)144.0000 MHz (CW)430.0000 MHz (NFM)1240.0000 MHz (NFM)Weather ChannelThis is a special “PRESET” key which togglesthrough the Pre-Programmed Frequencies,per the following selections:ChannelNumber Pre-Programmable FrequencyÉ Once you have chosen a PRESET band segment, you can move off of the Pre-Pro-grammed Frequency by rotating the DIAL knob. However, you cannot perform directfrequency entry, as each keystroke will select a new Pre-Programmed band segment.Ñ Press the [CLR(P.SET)] key again, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to disable thePRESET mode and return to normal operation.