Yaesu VX-6E Operating Manual

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VX-6R/E OPERATING MANUAL46The VX-6R/E allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, ora portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s)on that frequency, 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:3 SEC/5 SEC/10 SEC: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, andwill hold there for the selected resume time. If you do not takeaction to disable the scanner within that time period, the scannerwill resume even if the stations are still active.BUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. Onesecond after the carrier has dropped because the other station(s)ceased transmission, the scanner will resume. In the case of con-stant-carrier signals like Weather Station broadcasts, the scannerwill likely remain on this frequency indefinitely.HOLD: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It willnot restart automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanningif you wish to resume.To set the Scan-Resume mode:1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 49: RESUME.3. Press the [0(SET)] key momentarily to enable adjustment of thisSet Mode Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired scan-resume mode.5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to savethe new setting and exit to normal operation.The default condition for this Set Mode Item is “5 SEC.”SCANNING