Vertex Standard VX-8R - Manual (Page 28)

VX-8R O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
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A
DVANCED
O
PERATION
Now that you mastered the basics of VX-8R operation, let’s learn more about some of the
really neat features.
K
EYBOARD
L
OCKING
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various keys
and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout combinations are:
KEY KEY KEY KEY KEY : Just the front panel keys are locked out
DIAL DIAL DIAL DIAL DIAL : Just the top panel DIAL is locked out
KEY&DIAL KEY&DIAL KEY&DIAL KEY&DIAL KEY&DIAL : Both the DIAL knob and Keys are locked out
PTT PTT PTT PTT PTT : The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)
KEY&PTT KEY&PTT KEY&PTT KEY&PTT KEY&PTT : Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out
DIAL&PTT DIAL&PTT DIAL&PTT DIAL&PTT DIAL&PTT : Both the DIAL knob and PTT switch are locked out
ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL : All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1. Press and hold the
key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 51: LOCK 51: LOCK 51: LOCK 51: LOCK 51: LOCK .
3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Menu
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the lock-
ing schemes as outlined above.
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch
to save the new setting and resume normal operation.
To activate the locking feature:
Press the (PWR) switch briefly. The “ ” icon will appear
on the LCD. To cancel locking, press the (PWR) switch again.
Even when “ALL” keys have been locked out, one
key actually is not locked out: the
(PWR) switch
remains available so you can unlock your keypad when you want to!