Yaesu VX-6R Operating Manual

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VX-6R OPERATING MANUAL14SELECTING THE OPERATING BANDThe VX-6R covers an incrediblywide frequency range, overwhich a number of different op-erating modes are used. There-fore, the VX-6R’s frequency cov-erage has been divided into dif-ferent operating bands, each ofwhich has its own pre-set chan-nel steps and operating modes.You can change the channel stepsand operating modes later, if youlike (see page 22).To Change Operating Bands:1. Press the [BAND(SCN)BND DN] key repetitively. You will see the LCD indicationmove toward a higher frequency band each time youpress the [BAND(SCN)BND DN] key.2. If you wish to move the operating band selection down-ward (toward lower frequencies), press the [F/W] keyfirst, then press the [BAND(SCN)BND DN] key.3. Once you have selected the desired band, you may ini-tiate manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussion inthe next chapter.When receiving in the AM Broadcast or Shortwave bands (0.5-30 MHz), we recommendthat you connect an external antenna, for improved reception.FREQUENCY NAVIGATIONThe VX-6R will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, a channelized system whichallows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band.Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-6R:1) Tuning DialRotation of the DIAL allows tuning in the pre-programmedsteps established for the current operating band. Clockwiserotation of the DIAL causes the VX-6R to be tuned towarda higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation willlower the operating frequency.If you press the [F/W] key momentarily, then rotate theOPERATIONBAND FREQUENCY RANGE[BAND NUMBER] USA VERSION EXP VERSIONBC Band [1] 0.5 - 1.8 MHz 0.504 - 1.8 MHzSW Band [2] 1.8 - 30 MHz 1.8 - 30 MHz50 MHz Ham Band [3] 30 - 59 MHz 30 - 88 MHzFM BC Band [4] 59 - 108 MHz 88 - 108 MHzAir Band [5] 108 - 137 MHz 108 - 137 MHz144 MHz Ham Band [6] 137 - 174 MHz 137 - 174 MHzVHF-TV Band [7] 174 - 222 MHz 174 - 222 MHz222 MHz Ham Band [8] 222 - 420 MHz 222 - 420 MHz430 MHz Ham Band [9] 420 - 470 MHz 420 - 470 MHzUHF-TV Band [A] 470 - 800 MHz 470 - 800 MHzAction Band [b] 803 - 999 MHz 800 - 999 MHz