Railfan Technology > Yaesu radio question

A few years ago, upon recommendations from TO members, I purchased a Yaesu model FT-250 radio to use as a scanner while railfanning to listen you railroad radios. Does anyone know how to make it scan multiple channels similar to a regular scanner? Over the past few years, I've just been listening to one channel at a time and I haven't been able to find much info on operating the radio (the instructions leave a lot left to be desired!).

Thanks.

I have the same scanner. I program it using only the keyboard as outlined in the manual. It's a time consuming job to enter the frequencies but it can be done.

KG

After you have the frequencies entered and saved you can start scanning by pressing the up arrow [▲ MHZ] or the down arrow [▼ MHZ] and it should start scanning. You may need to put it in "Memory mode" instead of "Frequency mode." I think you press the [MW/MR] button. I have the 170 model but I think they are basically the same.

John

Once the frequencies are entered to begin scanning push and hold the top right key on the keypad until you hear two beeps.

KG

its all there in the instructions, just requires detail read. pay attention to how long you press mr, also understand modes. once it is done is pretty easy

bob