FT-252 O peraTing M anual11Advanced OperationNow that you have mastered the basics of FT-252 operation, let’s learn more aboutsome of the really neat features.Keyboard LockingTo activate the locking feature, press the [POWER( )] key momentarily.To cancel locking press the [POWER( )] key momentarily again.In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, variousaspects of the FT-252’s DIAL and keypad may be locked out. You may change the lock-out combinations.To lock out some or all of the keys:1. Press the [SET/ATS] key to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [p]/[q] key to selectSet Mode Item 22: LOCK.3. Press the [SET/ATS] key momentarily to enable adjust-ment of this Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [p]/[q] key to select the desired locking schemeas listed below:LK KEY: Just the front panel keypad is locked outLKDIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked outLK 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 outLK P+D: Both the PTT switch and DIAL are locked outLK ALL: All of the above are locked out5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new settingand return to normal operation.