OTHER OP-6AUTOMATIC POWER OFF (APO)Automatic Power Off is a background function that monitorswhether or not any operations have been performed (keyspressed, Tuning control turned, etc.), and turns the transceiverpower OFF if it has not been in use.1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 917 (APO).2 Set the APO time limit to 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 minutes, orOFF.• After the time limit passes with no operations (default is OFF),APO turns the transceiver power OFF. However, 1 minute beforethe power turns OFF, “APO” appears on the display and blinks,and a warning tone sounds.Note: If any settings are changed during while APO is ON, the timer resets.When you stop changing the settings, the timer begins counting again from 0.PC PORT SPEEDSelect 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 bps for the PC port speed.1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 920.2 Set the PC port speed to 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 bps.• Turning the power ON/OFF will change the port speed setting.DISPLAY PARTITION BARThe partition bar that appears between bands A and B can beremoved if desired.1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 928.2 Set the partition bar display to ON or OFF.POWER ON PASSWORDIf power on password is activated, you cannot operate thetransceiver without fi rst entering your password, after turning thetransceiver power ON. Your password can be changed using theMCP-6A software, and can contain up to 6 digits.1 Enter Menu mode and access Menu 998.2 Set the power on password to ON or OFF.• When set to ON, “PASSWD” appears on the display.3 Enter your password.4 After entering up to 6 digits, press the Tuning control to setthe password.Note: Even with Menu 998 turned ON, the power on password function will notbe activated unless you fi rst program a password using the MCP-6A software.