Can anyone explain the difference between "Enhanced Scan" and "Channel Scan" on a BK M150 radio? I've been through all of the help files for Radio Editor Software and the M150 users manual but nowhere is "Enhanced Scan" defined. Any insights much appreciated!
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Channel Scan vs. Enhanced Scan
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EMT_20
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Enhanced Scan came out not too long ago through an update if I recall correctly so there may not be anything in the manuals about. Best I can recall Enhanced Scan basically combines Channel Scan, Priority Scan and Group/Zone Scan.
If you use Enhanced Scan, having the Scan List, not just the Channel Scan List, menu item available either through the menu itself or a programmable button really helps. Scan List will show all channels in every group/zone that you have selected as scannable so when you enable Enhanced Scan you can see all the channels that will be scanned throughout the radio.
If you use Enhanced Scan, having the Scan List, not just the Channel Scan List, menu item available either through the menu itself or a programmable button really helps. Scan List will show all channels in every group/zone that you have selected as scannable so when you enable Enhanced Scan you can see all the channels that will be scanned throughout the radio.
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Basically just gives you one button to enable/disable channel scan and priority scan.
rsmith7799
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So to "enhance" what EMT 20 said, Enhanced Scan combines Priority Scan and Channel Scan to one switch/button. Enabling Enhanced Scan will turn on both Priority and Channel Scan.
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