VX-6E O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
14
S
ELECTING
THE
O
PERATING
B
AND
The
VX-6E
covers an incredibly wide frequency
range, over which a number of different operat-
ing modes are used. Therefore, the
VX-6E
’s fre-
quency coverage has been divided into differ-
ent operating bands, each of which has its own
pre-set channel steps and operating modes. You
can change the channel steps and operating
modes later, if you like (see page 22).
To Change Operating Bands:
1. Press the [
BAND
(
SCN
)
BND DN
] key repetitively. You will see the LCD indication
move toward a higher frequency band each time you
press the [
BAND
(
SCN
)
BND DN
] key.
2. If you wish to move the operating band selection down-
ward (toward lower frequencies), press the [
F/W
] key
first, then press the [
BAND
(
SCN
)
BND DN
] key.
3. Once you have selected the desired band, you may ini-
tiate manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussion in
the next chapter.
When receiving in the AM Broadcast or Shortwave bands (0.5-30 MHz), we recom-
mend that you connect an external antenna, for improved reception.
F
REQUENCY
N
AVIGATION
The
VX-6E
will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, a channelized system which
allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band.
Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the
VX-6E
:
1
)
Tuning Dial
Rotation of the
DIAL
allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the cur-
rent operating band. Clockwise rotation of the
DIAL
causes
the
VX-6E
to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while
counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating fre-
quency.
If you press the [
F/W
] key momentarily, then rotate the
DIAL
, frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This fea-
ture is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excur-
sions over the wide tuning range of the
VX-6E
.
O
PERATION
B
AND
[
B
AND
N
UMBER
]
F
REQUENCY
R
ANGE
BC Band
[1] 0.504 - 1.8 MHz
SW Band
[2]
1.8 - 30 MHz
50 MHz Ham Band [3]
30 - 88 MHz
FM BC Band
[4]
88 - 108 MHz
Air Band
[5]
108 - 137 MHz
144 MHz Ham Band [6]
137 - 174 MHz
VHF-TV Band
[7]
174 - 222 MHz
Action Band 1
[8]
222 - 420 MHz
430 MHz Ham Band [9]
420 - 470 MHz
UHF-TV Band
[A]
470 - 800 MHz
Action Band 2
[b]
800 - 999 MHz
