Operation Manual

38 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL
PRIORITY CHANNEL SCANNING
(
DUAL WATCH
)
The FT-2800M’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows
you to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodically checking a
user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel
which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accor-
dance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Menu mode “23 SCAN.” See page 34.
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the
[
D/MR
(
MW
)]
key repeatedly,
if necessary.
2. Press and hold in the
[
D/MR
(
MW
)]
key for one second (the Memory Channel number
will blink), then select the memory channel you wish to be the “Priority” channel.
3. Press and hold in the
[
D/MR
(
MW
)]
key for one second. The “P” icon will appear to the
upper left of the “MR” icon, indicating it is the Priority channel.
4. Now set the FT-2800M for operation on another memory channel, Home channel, or on
a VFO frequency.
5. Press and hold in the
[
REV
(
DW
)]
key for one second. The display will remain on the
VFO, selected memory channel, or Home channel, but every five seconds the FT-2800M
will check the Priority Channel for activity.
6. To cancel Dual Watch operation, press the
[
D/MR
(
MW
)]
key momentarily.
Priority Revert Mode
During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which will
allow you to move to the Priority Channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appear on
the Priority Channel.
When this feature is enabled, and priority monitoring is engaged, just press the microphone’s
PTT switch. Operation will instantly revert to the Priority Channel.
To enable Priority Revert operation:
1. Press and hold the
[
MHz
(
SET
)]
key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select
“22 RVRT.”
2. Press the
[
MHz
(
SET
)]
key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON.”
3. Press and hold the
[
MHz
(
SET
)]
key for one second to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
To disable Priority Revert operation, select “OFF” in step 2 above.
SCANNING