Vertex Standard VX-8R - Manual (Page 62)

VX-8R O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
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G
ENERAL
The VX-8R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a
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 scanning
after it halts on a signal.
S
ETTING THE
S
CAN
-R
ESUME
T
ECHNIQUE
Three options for the Scan-Resume mode are available:
2.0sec - 10.0sec
2.0sec - 10.0sec 2.0sec - 10.0sec 2.0sec - 10.0sec 2.0sec - 10.0sec : In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will
hold there for the selected resume time. If you do not take action to
disable the scanner within that time period, the scanner will resume
even if the station is still active.
BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY : In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. When the
carrier has dropped because the other station ceased transmission, the
scanner will resume. In the case of constant-carrier signals like Weather
Station broadcasts, the scanner will likely remain on this frequency
indefinitely. The Scan Re-start Delay time (default interval: 2 seconds)
is set by Set Mode Item 82: SCAN RE-START
82: SCAN RE-START 82: SCAN RE-START 82: SCAN RE-START 82: SCAN RE-START .
HOLD HOLD HOLD HOLD HOLD : In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not
restart automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you
wish to resume.
To set the Scan-Resume mode:
1. Press and hold the
key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 83: SCAN 83: SCAN 83: SCAN 83: SCAN 83: SCAN
RESUME RESUME RESUME RESUME RESUME .
3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set
Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired scan-resume
mode.
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
The default condition for this Set Mode Item is “5.0sec”.
S
CANNING