Uniden MC 724 - Manual (Page 7)

will be scanned for activity at the rate of about 9 channels per second. When
conversation is found, the scanner stops and the message is received — then
scanning is resumed. Note that if "SCAN" is pushed and no channels are in
memory, "o" is shown in the LCD display to indicate that condition. The
"DELETE" key is used to reverse the process. Channels in the memory can be
removed by pushing "DELETE." When a channel is deleted, the next numerical
channel that is in the memory is displayed. If this is a channel that is also to be
deleted, then push "DELETE" again. This action can be repeated until the
memory is empty once more and "o" appears in the LCD display to indicate
there are no chaonels to scan.
The "MANUAL" key is used to stop the scanning action. It also has two other
important functions; to return to a prior channel, and to review those channels
in the memory. When "MANUAL" is pushed, the receiver first returns to
whatever channel was being monitored prior to "SCAN." Subsequent pushes on
"MANUAL" key advance the receiver through the memory channels.
If the receiver is scanning the memory channels and a message is received, the
receiver will stop and monitor this channel. If the operator would like to remain
on this channel, then either the microphone push-to-talk or the "MANUAL"
button should be depressed. The radio wiM Immediately go to manual on that
channel.
During scan, the transmitter is disabled when the receiver is not stopped on a
channel.
13. WEATHER PUSHBUTTON-Allows for direct access to any 1 of the 9 weather
channels. Depress this button, then depress any of the keyboard pushbuttons 1
through 9 to receive desired weather channel. The small "WX" indicator will
appear in the LCD Display just under the channel number (indicating weather
channel),
14. WEATHER SCAN PUSHBUTTON-Allows for automatic continuous scanning of
all 9 weather channels. Depress this button and the LCD display will show the
scanning action by successively lighting segments of the unit’s digit. The rate of
scanning is about 9 channels per second. Small "WX" indicator will appear in
LCD display (indicating weather scan). Radio will automatically lock in on the
first weather transmission available. Push WEATHER SCAN PUSHBUTTON
again and radio wilt scan to the next active weather channel.
15. COAST GUARD SCAN PUSHBUTTON-Allows for automatic continuous
scanning of all Coast Guard (USCG) channels. Works in same way as weather
scan. Small "USCG" indicator will appear in LCD display indicating Coast Guard
scan. After transmission is terminated, scanning continues.
16. TELEPHONE SCAN PUSHBUTTON-Allows for automatic continuous scanning
of all telephone channels. Works in same way as weather scan. Small telephone
handset symbol will appear in LCD display indicating telephone scan. After
transmission is terminated, scanning continues.
17. FISH SCAN PUSHBUTTON-Allows for automatic continuous scanning of some
channels commonly used for fishing. Works in same way as weather scan. Small
"Fish" indicator will appear in LCD display indicating fish scan. After trans­
mission is terminated, scanning continues.
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