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IMPRES2

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I have an older unit, model 1, and was wondering what the 3 position switch is used for on other people's radios. My switch is currently un-programmed
 

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Currently not programmed.

On 3000 models, I have used them for scan/no scan/scan list select, and for zone select.

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Gary, You HAD to be different.......
Maybe the do not have talkaround down there....
 

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On a model 1 radio, you get the most bang for your buck using it as a Zone Select (3 zones). If you had a model 2 or 3, then you could expand it to other options like scan, PL, etc.
 

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On a model 1 radio, you get the most bang for your buck using it as a Zone Select (3 zones). If you had a model 2 or 3, then you could expand it to other options like scan, PL, etc.
While this is true, none of my model 1 radios have more than 16 memories. It's too difficult to remember what's where w/o a display. For me, I can barely remember the 16 freq's in just 1 zone. LOL.
 

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While this is true, none of my model 1 radios have more than 16 memories. It's too difficult to remember what's where w/o a display. For me, I can barely remember the 16 freq's in just 1 zone. LOL.

A small sheet laminated to the front of the radio can take care of that.

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