w1uxi
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I have the F221 radio and I can not figure out how to scan the list that I setup. The radio is scanning but it reads scan1. I have 5 lists made up. Any help would be appreciated.
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F221 Scanning
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w1uxi
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I got it figured out after many tries
shamil
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I'd love to know the answer as well, if you would be so kind!
I'd love to know the answer as well, if you would be so kind!
shamil
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I am really new to the F221 and can't answer your question.
I have determined that my with my radio the microphone has to grounded before it scans. This is done thru the mike hanger, which has to have at least one of it's screws grounded. A friend used a multimeter to determine which screw on my dash to use.
I am really new to the F221 and can't answer your question.
I have determined that my with my radio the microphone has to grounded before it scans. This is done thru the mike hanger, which has to have at least one of it's screws grounded. A friend used a multimeter to determine which screw on my dash to use.
gmrsoutlet
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Push and hold the SCAN Button and then up/down arrow to select the scan group. Then push scan again and it will be scanning the group you just selected.
Yes, the microphone has to be grounded for the radio to scan as well.
Yes, the microphone has to be grounded for the radio to scan as well.
Scanning Display
Under "Scan List" and "Scan List", the "Text" column determines what shows when in scan. "OFF" shows the current channel(s), "ON" shows the name of the Scan Mode (default).
I also like to disable (SCAN MODE OFF) unused lists.
And yes, the hanger button needs to be grounded to scan. Newer models allow this to be selected as a software switch, but on the F100-series you either need to hang up the mic, or solder a wire internally in the microphone between the button and ground.
Under "Scan List" and "Scan List", the "Text" column determines what shows when in scan. "OFF" shows the current channel(s), "ON" shows the name of the Scan Mode (default).
I also like to disable (SCAN MODE OFF) unused lists.
And yes, the hanger button needs to be grounded to scan. Newer models allow this to be selected as a software switch, but on the F100-series you either need to hang up the mic, or solder a wire internally in the microphone between the button and ground.
Do you know if you can use a RJ-45 and if so what pins would you short ?
Disregard I figured it out. With tab up on the RJ 45 short pins 4 & 8. Works perfect !
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