People thanks and yes that's what it is. Just learning a new radio is
getting to be a hobby ;-)

"Brenda Ann" wrote in message
...

"N8XYN" wrote in message
...
I seem to have a memory channel that says "MRP" instead of "MR", while I
don't see anything else different I just need to know "What that
means!".
TNX

Perhaps that's the Priority memory spot?

"N8XYN" wrote:

People thanks and yes that's what it is.
Just learning a new radio is getting to
be a hobby ;-)


Don't worry, Jim. Since that information is hidden away in the "scanning"
section of the manual (page 61 in mine), and the "P" for priority channel
only casually mentioned there, it's fairly easy to overlook. It will take
some time to learn all the features of this radio, and then you have to
remember it all when you take the radio portable (oh, my, which buttons do I
push to...). Perhaps the radio needs a memory bank just to store a condensed
version of the manual, but we'll probably then need a manual just to figure
out how to operate that.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

"N8XYN" wrote:

People thanks and yes that's what it is.
Just learning a new radio is getting to
be a hobby ;-)


Don't worry, Jim. Since that information is hidden away in the "scanning"
section of the manual (page 61 in mine), and the "P" for priority channel
only casually mentioned there, it's fairly easy to overlook. It will take
some time to learn all the features of this radio, and then you have to
remember it all when you take the radio portable (oh, my, which buttons do I
push to...). Perhaps the radio needs a memory bank just to store a condensed
version of the manual, but we'll probably then need a manual just to figure
out how to operate that.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

Damn right - because I don't use my VX-5R every day, I have only the basic
operation characteristics memorised. If it required some of the more
advanced operations, then I have to go running for the instruction manual or
have a play and risk making some really weird changes to the radio - have
found it trying to call other radios all by itself sometimes (damn buttons
and functions), and had weird settings occur, but overall, it has been a
very good radio.




Matt

"Dwight Stewart" wrote in message
link.net...
"N8XYN" wrote:

People thanks and yes that's what it is.
Just learning a new radio is getting to
be a hobby ;-)


Don't worry, Jim. Since that information is hidden away in the
"scanning"
section of the manual (page 61 in mine), and the "P" for priority channel
only casually mentioned there, it's fairly easy to overlook. It will take
some time to learn all the features of this radio, and then you have to
remember it all when you take the radio portable (oh, my, which buttons do
I
push to...). Perhaps the radio needs a memory bank just to store a
condensed
version of the manual, but we'll probably then need a manual just to
figure
out how to operate that.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

Damn right - because I don't use my VX-5R every day, I have only the basic
operation characteristics memorised. If it required some of the more
advanced operations, then I have to go running for the instruction manual or
have a play and risk making some really weird changes to the radio - have
found it trying to call other radios all by itself sometimes (damn buttons
and functions), and had weird settings occur, but overall, it has been a
very good radio.




Matt

"Dwight Stewart" wrote in message
link.net...
"N8XYN" wrote:

People thanks and yes that's what it is.
Just learning a new radio is getting to
be a hobby ;-)


Don't worry, Jim. Since that information is hidden away in the
"scanning"
section of the manual (page 61 in mine), and the "P" for priority channel
only casually mentioned there, it's fairly easy to overlook. It will take
some time to learn all the features of this radio, and then you have to
remember it all when you take the radio portable (oh, my, which buttons do
I
push to...). Perhaps the radio needs a memory bank just to store a
condensed
version of the manual, but we'll probably then need a manual just to
figure
out how to operate that.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:46:33 +1100, "Matt"
wrote:

Damn right - because I don't use my VX-5R every day, I have only the basic
operation characteristics memorised. If it required some of the more
advanced operations, then I have to go running for the instruction manual or
have a play and risk making some really weird changes to the radio - have
found it trying to call other radios all by itself sometimes (damn buttons
and functions), and had weird settings occur, but overall, it has been a
very good radio.

This is why recommended SOP is to carry a copy of the manual in your
emergency kit.

I've had trouble because I program my HT with my PC, and others at
various events have needed help with manually programming the set of
event frequencies.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:46:33 +1100, "Matt"
wrote:

Damn right - because I don't use my VX-5R every day, I have only the basic
operation characteristics memorised. If it required some of the more
advanced operations, then I have to go running for the instruction manual or
have a play and risk making some really weird changes to the radio - have
found it trying to call other radios all by itself sometimes (damn buttons
and functions), and had weird settings occur, but overall, it has been a
very good radio.

This is why recommended SOP is to carry a copy of the manual in your
emergency kit.

I've had trouble because I program my HT with my PC, and others at
various events have needed help with manually programming the set of
event frequencies.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

Yep, I have made up a portable setup consisting of two monoband radios (the
Yaesu FT212 and FT712) on a carry box containing an 18 AH gelcell with two
antennas on it for low power useage. I have also wired it up for connection
to an external power source and have the ability to recharge the battery at
the same time. Bit on the heavy side so I wouldn't be wanting to carry it
around to much though!
I also have a couple of handhelds as backup which I do know how to use quite
well, with knowledge to perform most of the functions in my head. The VX-5R
whilst a greta radio is not as easily used - thus my comments below. If I
took a copy of the manuals for all of the radios in my cruiser, and all the
radios I take for events, then I would need a seperate box just for them -
and as it is, I usually end up taking far more than I need. Ah well, just a
hobby......





Matt

"Gary S." Idontwantspam@net wrote in message
...
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:46:33 +1100, "Matt"
wrote:

Damn right - because I don't use my VX-5R every day, I have only the
basic
operation characteristics memorised. If it required some of the more
advanced operations, then I have to go running for the instruction manual
or
have a play and risk making some really weird changes to the radio - have
found it trying to call other radios all by itself sometimes (damn
buttons
and functions), and had weird settings occur, but overall, it has been a
very good radio.

This is why recommended SOP is to carry a copy of the manual in your
emergency kit.

I've had trouble because I program my HT with my PC, and others at
various events have needed help with manually programming the set of
event frequencies.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

Yep, I have made up a portable setup consisting of two monoband radios (the
Yaesu FT212 and FT712) on a carry box containing an 18 AH gelcell with two
antennas on it for low power useage. I have also wired it up for connection
to an external power source and have the ability to recharge the battery at
the same time. Bit on the heavy side so I wouldn't be wanting to carry it
around to much though!
I also have a couple of handhelds as backup which I do know how to use quite
well, with knowledge to perform most of the functions in my head. The VX-5R
whilst a greta radio is not as easily used - thus my comments below. If I
took a copy of the manuals for all of the radios in my cruiser, and all the
radios I take for events, then I would need a seperate box just for them -
and as it is, I usually end up taking far more than I need. Ah well, just a
hobby......





Matt

"Gary S." Idontwantspam@net wrote in message
...
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:46:33 +1100, "Matt"
wrote:

Damn right - because I don't use my VX-5R every day, I have only the
basic
operation characteristics memorised. If it required some of the more
advanced operations, then I have to go running for the instruction manual
or
have a play and risk making some really weird changes to the radio - have
found it trying to call other radios all by itself sometimes (damn
buttons
and functions), and had weird settings occur, but overall, it has been a
very good radio.

This is why recommended SOP is to carry a copy of the manual in your
emergency kit.

I've had trouble because I program my HT with my PC, and others at
various events have needed help with manually programming the set of
event frequencies.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom