Operation Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
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VFO operation
The IC-7100 has two VFOs; “A” and “B,” and are conve-
nient for quickly selecting two frequencies, or split fre-
quency operation. You can use either VFO to call up a
frequency and operating mode.
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla-
tor.
Selecting VFO A or VFO B D
While in the VFO mode, push q
MENU
(C) one or more
times to select the “M-1” screen (M-1 menu).
Touch [A/B]( w D) to switch between the VFO A and
VFO B.
 •“VFOA”or“VFOB”appearsaseachVFOisselected.
VFO equalization D
Push q
MENU
(C) one or more times to select the
“M-1” screen (M-1 menu).
Touch [A/B]( w D) for 1 second to equalize the data in
both VFOs.
 •Threebeepssoundwhentheequalizationiscomplete.
Touch [A/B]( e D) to select the other VFO.
 •SelectsVFOAorVFOBtodisplaytheVFO’sfrequency.
CONVENIENT!
Use two VFOs as quick memories:
When you find a new station, but wish to continue
searching, the dual VFO system can be used for quick
memory storage.
q Touch [A/B](D) for 1 second to store the displayed
contents into the undisplayed VFO.
w Continue searching for stations.
e Touch [A/B](D) to show the stored contents of the
undisplayed VFO.
r To continue searching for stations, touch [A/B](D)
again to show the previous VFO.
The L, R, C or D in the in-
structions indicate the part
of the controller.
L: Left side
R: Right side
C: Center bottom
D: Display (Touch screen)
L
eft
R
ight
C
enter
D
isplay
The selected
VFO icon
Example: Equalize VFO B to VFO A
Touch [A/B]
Touch [A/B]
for 1 second
Touch [A/B]
VFO A is selected
Selecting VFO B
displays same con-
tents as VFO A.