MT1000 scan questions

[W4KRR]

I have a 99 channel MT1000 low band "A" model. Despite searching and reading some old posts on the subject of scanning on the MT1000, I'm still a bit confused.

What is the difference between each of the scan option choices, particularly "Priority PL" and "Non Priority PL"? I want to scan eight channels (I know you can't scan more) and not have the scan stop unless it receives a signal with the matching PL tone. I understand that on the priority channel, it will unmute it regardless of the PL tone, is this correct?

Also, How do you select which channel the priority channel is? I have "Fixed Priority Ch." set to disabled. Is this option unavailable because this is an "A" model?

Thanks!

[Will]

Ken,

"on the priority channel, it will unmute it regardless of the PL tone, is this correct? "

No, the scan will stop on the Priority channel but will not unmute unless the correct PL or DPL code is detected.

IIRC, there is a setting for Coded squelch scan, which is as above.

[W4KRR]

I have selected, "Priority PL" and I'm wondering if all the scanned channels are checked for the proper PL before the radio unmutes.

[Will]

I have selected, "Priority PL" and I'm wondering if all the scanned channels are checked for the proper PL before the radio unmutes.

Yes, other channels are checked and if a valid (programmed) PL is detected, then it will unmute.