Yaesu VX-8R Operating Manual

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VX-8R O PERATING M ANUAL 55MOVING M EMORY D ATA TO THE VFOData stored on memory channels can easily be moved to VFO, if you like.1. Press the key, if needed, to enter the Memory Recall (“MR”) mode.2. Press and hold in the key for 1/2 second, then rotatethe DIAL knob to select the memory channel containing thefrequency data to be moved to VFO.3. Press the key. The confirmation message (OVER-OVER-OVER-OVER-OVER-WRITE?WRITE?WRITE?WRITE?WRITE?) will appear on the display. Press the key oncemore, the data will now have been copied to VFO, althoughthe original memory contents will remain intact on the pre-viously stored channel. Press the PTT switch to cancel theMoving Memory Data procedure, if desired.If a Split Frequency Memory channel was transferred, the Tx frequency will beignored (you will be set up for Simplex operation on the Receive frequency).MEMORY O NLY M ODEOnce memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a“Memory Only” mode, whereby VFO operation is impossible. This may be particularlyuseful during public-service events where a number of operators may be using the radiofor the first time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired.To place the radio into the Memory Only mode, turn the radio off. Now press and hold inthe key while turning the radio on.To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure.MEMORY M ODE (REGULAR M EMORY C HANNEL O PERATION)