Specifications

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 23
KEYBOARD LOCKING
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as-
pects of the VX-7R’s keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout combina-
tions are:
KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out
DIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out
KEY+DIAL: Both the DIAL and Keys are locked out
PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)
KEY+PTT: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out
DIAL + PTT:Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out
ALL: All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (Basic
Setup #10: LOCK MODE).
3. Press the or key to choose between one of the
locking schemes as outlined above.
4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and
resume normal operation.
5. To activate the locking feature, press and hold in the
key for 2 seconds. The “ ” icon will appear on the LCD.
To cancel locking, again press and hold the key for
2 seconds.
Even when “ALL” keys have been locked out, one key actually is not locked
out: the key remains available so you can unlock your keypad when you
want to!
OPERATION