Yaesu FT-2980R Operating Manual

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Programming the Key AssignmentsDefault FT-2980R key functions have been assigned to the Microphone’s [P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4] buttons at the factory. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to assign quickaccess to another function.To change the assignments for the programmable keys:1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second,then rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to beconfigured (“36 PRG P1”, “37 PRG P2”, “38 PRG P3”or “39 PRG P4”).2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the function you wishto assign to the button you selected in the previousstep. The available choices are vary slightly among thefour keys you may program, and they include:ARTS: Engages the ARTS™ operation.SQLOFF: Opens the Squelch to allow un-mutedreception.WX CH: Switches operation to the Weatherchannels bank.S SRCH: Engages the Smart Search operation.C SRCH: Engages the Tone Search Scanningfeature.SCAN: Engages the Scan operationT CALL: Activates 1750 Hz Tone BurstButton Default[P1] SQLOFF[P2] S SRCH[P3] C SRCH[P4] WX CH (USA Version)T CALL (Asian Version)or one of the Set Menu items that has been already assigned before.If you want to assign your desired Set Mode item on the programmable key, see thedescription in the box shown below.3. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then rotate the DIALknob to select another programmable button to modify, if desired, and repeat theabove steps.4. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to exit to normal operation.You may assign Set Mode items to the Microphone’s [P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4] buttons,as well, to do this:1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item which you wish to assignto the key as a Menu short-cut.3. Press and hold in the Microphone’s [P1], [P2], [P3], or [P4] button for onesecond to assign the Set Mode Item to that button.4. Now you can recall this preferred Set Mode Item by simply pressing the Mi-crophone’s button momentarily.56Miscellaneous SettingsFT-2980R Operating Manual