I use the scanner feature once in awhile, for example, during the VP8ORK expedition when the expeditioners list on their website certain frequencies on rarely open bands like 10 & 12 meters. I scan them and I can usually get my call in before the packet spots draw a crowd or the signals fade (which was in seconds when I made the 10m cw contact). However, in some instances I'd like to set the scanner timing to more than 60 seconds. But, I get the same error as hi group numbers whenever I try. I like to use longer scanning times, greater than one minute, to 'stare' at frequencies that are subject to fading. Also, it keeps my SteppIR from stepping too frequently for my liking. The scanner also locked up the PC when the monitor power saver activated. I had to deactivate it in windows XP. The scanner is a nice feature, and it really ought to be looked at for potential enhancement in other ways suitable for DXing. For example, you can't use other DX4WIN windows at the same time, such as packet. Also MMTTY is not accessible while scanning - which is a handicap if you want to look at rtty or other digital mode signals. Don/AA1V
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