Icom ID-5100A Full Instruction Manual - Page 51

Previous view 4 SCAN OPERATION Scan (Continued) DD[DIAL] operation during a scan • If desired, rotate [DIAL] to switch the scanning direction during a scan. • When the scan is paused, rotate [DIAL] to resume the scan. DDSquelch setting for a scan The squelch level can be changed to suit your operating needs. Set the squelch level to open the squelch, according to the received signal strength. • During a scan, rotate [SQL] to adjust the squelch level. DDTuning step for a VFO scan The selected tuning step is applied to the scan. For a program scan or program link scan, set the tuning step in the program scan edge ranges. DDSkip function The skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning those frequencies set as skip channels. (p. 4-9, p. 4-10) When the "Program Skip" item is set to OFF, the Scan Skip function cannot be used. (p. 12-14) (Scan > Program skip) DDTemporary Skip timer The Temporary Skip function temporarily skips unwanted frequencies during a scan, for the set time period. • These settings can be changed in the Menu screen. (p. 4-11) (Scan > Temporary Skip Timer) DDReceive mode during a scan • The selected mode is used by the scan. • During a memory or bank scan, the mode programmed into the channel is used by the scan. Scanning in the FM mode Blinks Blinks Displays the scan type 4-3