VX-8GR/GE O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
17
F
REQUENCY
N
AVIGATION
The
VX-8GR/GE
will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, as just described. This is a
frequency step system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating
band.
Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the
VX-8GR/GE
:
1
)
T
UNING
D
IAL
Rotation of the
DIAL
knob allows tuning in the pre-pro-
grammed steps established for the current operating band.
Clockwise rotation of the
DIAL
knob causes the
VX-8GR/
GE
to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-
clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency.
If you press the
f
key briefly, then rotate the
DIAL
knob,
frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This feature is
extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the
VX-8GR/GE
.
2
)
D
IRECT
K
EYPAD
F
REQUENCY
E
NTRY
The desired operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad.
The operating mode will automatically be set once the new frequency is entered via the
keypad.
To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in the
proper sequence. There is no “Decimal point” key on the
VX-8GR/GE
. However, there is a
short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the
c
key after the last non-zero digit.
Examples
:
To enter 145.520 MHz, press
1
4
5
5
2
0
To enter 430.000MHz, press
4
3
c
O
PERATION
Sub Band Operation
When the
key is pressed, followed by the
key, the controls (except the TX
function) will act on the “Sub” band. When “Sub” Band
operation is activated, the “Sub” band “Frequency Con-
trol” icon will blink. After completing control of the
“Sub” band, press the
key followed by the
key
to return control to the “Main” band.
