VX-150 OPERATING MANUAL34The VX-150 allows you to scan just the memory channels, the operating band, or a portionof that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on thatfrequency, if you like.Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin,take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanningafter it halts on a signal.Setting the Scan Resume TechniqueThree options for the Scan-Resume mode are available:5 SEC5 SEC5 SEC5 SEC5 SEC: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold there for5 seconds. If you do not take action to disable the scanner within that time period,the scanner will resume even if the stations are still active.BUSYBUSYBUSYBUSYBUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. Two seconds after thecarrier has dropped because the other station(s) ceased transmission, the scannerwill resume. In the case of constant-carrier signals like Weather Station broad-casts, the scanner will likely remain on this frequency indefinitely.HOLDHOLDHOLDHOLDHOLD: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not restartautomatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you wish to resume.To set the Scan-Resume modeÅ Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0(SET)] key, to enter the Set mode.Ç Rotate the DIAL to select Menu #7 (“RESUMERESUMERESUMERESUMERESUME”).É Press the [F/W] key to enable changing of this Menu item.Ñ Rotate the DIAL to select the desired scan-resume mode.Ö When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exitto normal operation.The default condition for this Menu Item is “5 SEC”.Scanning