Search Band Memories (10 Channels) For "VFO" scanning within user-programmed band limits, the VR-50000 provides ten such frequency pairs. The VR-50000 will search for activity at a rate of 24 channels per second, and continue to loop within the preset band limits until you exit this operating mode. Preset Channel Memories (19 Channels + 10 Weather Channels) Included in the "Preset" mode are 19 "starting point" memories for operation in the Preset mode, plus a "Weather" memory slot, which allows selection of any of the standard weather broadcast channels. Dual Watch Memories (10 Channels) The Dual Watch feature allows you to monitor two frequencies, with the VR-50000 rapidly switching between the two channels, looking for activity. The VR-50000 will halt when one of the channels becomes occupied, and will resume when the activity ceases. Priority Memory (1 Channel) While operating elsewhere on your VR-50000, you can designate a special "Priority" memory to be watched for activity, as with Dual Watch. Smart Search" Memories (11/21/31/41 Channels) The Smart Search" function causes the VR-50000 to sweep the band, looking for channel activity. When occupied channels are found, the VR-50000 will automatically note the frequency without stopping; thereafter, you may return to the newly-memorized channels by rotating the main tuning knob. The size of the Smart Search" Memory Bank may be set to 11, 21, 31 or 41 channels. CONVENIENCE FEATURES 1 MHz Fast Steps for quick frequency excursions. CONVENIENT "PRESET" OPERATING MODE For maximum convenience in beginning an operating season, the VR-50000 includes a "PRESET" operating mode, which consists of ten pre-programmed starting frequencies, complete with appropriate listening modes and channel steps. Once you've touched a key to select a PRESET band, you may then use the main tuning knob to move around the operating band you've selected...