Vertex VXA 710 Transceiver - Pilot Supplies

24Channel-Skip ScanningContinuous-carrier stations like ATIS (Automatic TerminalInformation Service) or Weather Broadcast stationsinhibit scanner operation. Since these stations are alwaysactive, the scanner will be halted repeatedly on their channels.Such channels can be set to be “Skipped” duringMemory scanning (MR, Book, WX, or BRS modes), ifyou like, so as not to interfere with automatic channel scanning: Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning. Press and hold the key for 2 seconds. The “⊳”icon will appear at the leftof the frequency display,indicating that the channelis to be ignored duringscanning. Later, to re-enable the memory channel for scanning,repeat the first two steps. The “⊳” icon will disappearby the channel you have just re-enabled.Note: A memory set to be “Skipped” is still accessible formanual memory selection using the DIAL selector knob.SCANNING OPERATIONProgrammable (Band Limit) MemoryScan (PMS)This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for eitherscanning or manual VFO operation. For example, youmight with to set up a limit of COM band (118.000 MHzto 136.975 MHz. Here’s how to do this: Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing thekey and set the radio to the AIR band by pressing thekey, if necessary. Using the techniques learned earlier, store 118.000MHz into Memory Channel “Lch” (the “Lch” designatesthe Lower sub-band limit). Likewise, store 136.975 MHz into Memory Channel“Uch” (the “Uch” designates the Upper sub-bandlimit). Switch to the Memory mode by pressing the keyonce, then rotate the DIAL to select Memory Channel“Lch.” Press and hold in the key for 2 seconds to startPMS operation; the “MR” label will be replaced by“PMS” in the upper left-hand corner of the display. Tuning and scanning (pressing the key) will nowbe limited within the just-programmed range.Note: The PMS feature will not engage if a BRS channelis stored in either the “Lch” or “Uch” memory slot.VXA-710 SPIRIT OPERATING MANUAL