Yaesu VX-8GE Operating Manual

VX-8GE OPERATING MANUAL 45A special one-touch “HOME” channel is available for each operating band, to allow quickrecall of a favorite operating frequency on each band.HOME CHANNEL RECALL1. Press the f key, then press the h key to recall the HomeChannel on the band group where you are currently operat-ing.2. Press the f key, then press the h key again to return tothe previously-used frequency (either a VFO or a memory channel).The transceiver switches to VFO mode if the DIAL knob is turned.You may disable the above function (automatically switching to the VFO mode)using Set Mode Item 33: HOME VFO. See page 135 for details.HOME CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHANGEThe factory defaults for the Home channels are listed below. You may re-program theHome channel in a manner identical to that used for the regular memories:1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up anydesired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power levelmay also be set at this time, if you wish to store it.2. Press and hold in the f key for 1/2 second.3. While the memory channel number is blinking, just press the h key. The frequencyand other data (if any) will now be stored in the special HOME channel register.4. You may repeat this process on the other operating bands.Note that the UHF HOME channel isthe one used during “Emergency” op-eration. See page 95 for details regard-ing this feature.MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION)HOME CHANNEL MEMORYDEFAULT HOME CHANNELSOPERATING BAND[BAND NUMBER]Air Band [1]VHF HAM Band [2]VHF Band [3]INFO 1 [4]UHF HAM Band [5]UHF Band [6]INFO 2 [7]FREQUENCY108.000 MHz144.000 MHz174.000 MHz222.000 MHz430.000 MHz470.000 MHz860.000 MHz