Beacon Operation

2-13. Scanning Operation (cont)

a. If frequencies have not been stored, refer to paragraph 2-8 for frequency selection and loading.

b. Set up the equipment for the desired type of communications link.

c. To scan a main channel and both guard channels, set SCAN switch (13) to GD and function selector switch

(10) to desired main channel.

d. When message is received, note state of GD A and GD B indicators (10).

e. If either indicator is on and you want to talk with that station, reposition function selector switch (10) to that

position and set SCAN switch (13) to OFF. If not, leave SCAN switch in GD position. If neither indicator is

on, leave the function selector in main channel.

To reactivate the scan, repeat step c.

2-14. Beacon Operation

The beacon mode is selected when a weeping tone is to be constantly transmitted. To transmit the beacon, refer to

Figure 2-7 and set BEACON/NORM switch (5) to BEACON. When beacon is activated, the Radio is in constant transmit

mode and cannot receive a message.

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