User's Manual

9
FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING
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N VFO and memory channels
The IC-R6 has 2 normal operating modes: the VFO mode
and the memory mode.
The VFO mode is used for a desired frequency setting
within the frequency coverage.
± Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.
The memory mode is used for quick recall the
preprogrammed memory channels.
± Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.
• See p. 16 for memory programming details.
[DIAL]
“ ” and memory channel
number appear.
• VFO mode display
• Memory mode display
What is VFO?
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator.
Operating frequencies are generated and controlled by the
VFO.
N Operating band selection
The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz,
FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800
MHz,* 1200 MHz, television channels or Weather channels
†
.
± Push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired frequency
band.
• When the memory mode is selected, push [V/M] to select the
VFO mode first, then push [BAND] to select a desired band.
± While holding down [BAND], rotating [DIAL] also selects
frequency band.
[DIAL]
Available frequency bands are differ depending on ver-
sion. See the specification for details.
*Some frequency ranges are inhibited for the USA version
due to local regulation.
†
Available in only the USA version.