Operation Manual

FT-270R OPERATING MANUAL16
Now that you’re mastered the basics of FT-270R operation, let’s learn more about some of
the really neat features.
KEYBOARD LOCKING
To activate the locking feature, press and hold in the
[
F/L
]
key for
one second. The “ ” icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel locking
press and hold in the
[
F/L
]
key again for one second.
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent trans-
mission, various aspects of the FT-270R’s DIAL and keypad may be locked out. You may
change the lockout combinations.
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1. Press the
[
F/L
]
key, then press the
[
0
(
SET
)]
key to enter the Set
mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 26: LOCK.
3. Press the
[
F/L
]
key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to the desired locking scheme as listed
below:
LK KEY:Just the front panel keypad is locked out
LKDIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out
LK K+D: Both the keypad and DIAL are locked out (factory default)
LK PTT: The PTT switch is locked out (TX not possible)
LK P+K: Both the PTT switch and keypad are locked out
LK P+D: Both the PTT switch and DIAL are locked out
LK ALL:All of the above are locked out
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting
and return to normal operation.
ADVANCED OPERATION