Specifications

VX-8DR/DE OPERATING MANUAL22
AM AND FM BROADCAST RECEPTION
The VX-8DR/DE includes provision for reception of AM and FM broadcasts. FM broad-
cast reception, utilizes a wide-bandwidth filter and stereo decoder which provides excel-
lent fidelity.
The AM and FM Broadcast reception is only possible on “VFO-A”.
1. Press the key briefly to engage the “VFO-A” as the “Operating” band.
2. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Broadcast Reception mode. The
“ ” icon will appear on the display while in the Broadcast Reception mode.
3. Press the key to toggle the receiver between the “AM broadcast” and “FM broad-
cast” bands.
The AM broadcast coverage is 510 to 1790 kHz (USA/EXP
versions) or 504 to 179 kHz (EU version). The Band Num-
ber changes to “A” (which means AM) and an Operating
Mode icon changes to “AM”.
The FM broadcast coverage is 76.00 to 107.90 MHz (USA/
EXP versions) or 88.00 to 107.90 MHz (EU version) and
utilizes Wide-FM mode. The Band Number changes to “F”
(which means FM) and an Operating Mode icon changes to
“WFM”.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired station. When receiving an FM stereo
signal, “ ” icon will appear on the display.
5. To exit to normal operation, press the key followed by the key.
OPERATION