Operation Manual

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:

KEYKEY

KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out

DIALDIAL

DIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out

KEY+DIALKEY+DIAL

KEY+DIAL: Both the DIAL and Keys are locked out

PTTPTT

PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)

KEY+PTTKEY+PTT

KEY+PTT: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out

DIAL + PTTDIAL + PTT

DIAL + PTT:Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out

ALLALL

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 (

BasicBasic

Basic

Setup #10: LOCK MODESetup #10: LOCK MODE

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!

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