Icom IC-7100 Instruction Manual - Page 37

3 BASIC OPERATION VFO operation The IC-7100 has two VFOs; "A" and "B," and are convenient for quickly selecting two frequencies, or split frequency operation. You can use either VFO to call up a frequency and operating mode. VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. DDSelecting VFO A or VFO B qqWhile in the VFO mode, push MENU (C) one or more times to select the "M-1" screen (M-1 menu). wwTouch [A/B](D) to switch between the VFO A and VFO B. • "VFOA" or "VFOB" appears as each VFO is selected. Left Display Center Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) The selected VFO icon Touch [A/B] DDVFO equalization qqPush MENU (C) one or more times to select the "M-1" screen (M-1 menu). wwTouch [A/B](D) for 1 second to equalize the data in both VFOs. • T hree beeps sound when the equalization is complete. eeTouch [A/B](D) to select the other VFO. • Selects VFO A or VFO B to display the VFO's frequency. CONVENIENT! Use two VFOs as quick memories: When you find a new station, but wish to continue searching, the dual VFO system can be used for quick memory storage. q T ouch [A/B](D) for 1 second to store the displayed contents into the undisplayed VFO. w Continue searching for stations. e T ouch [A/B](D) to show the stored contents of the undisplayed VFO. r T o continue searching for stations, touch [A/B](D) again to show the previous VFO. Example: Equalize VFO B to VFO A VFO A is selected Touch [A/B] for 1 second Touch [A/B] Selecting VFO B displays same contents as VFO A. 3-5