35FT-70DR/FT-70DE Operating ManualUsing Set ModeThe Set Mode permits configuring the various functions according to individual operatingneeds and preferences.1. Press and hold the [F] key.The previously selected Set Mode item isdisplayed.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desiredSet Mode item.3. Press the [F] key and then rotate the DIALknob to change the setting.4. Press the PTT switch to save the settingsand return to normal operation.On some setting screens, pressing the PTTswitch does not exit from Set mode. In thiscase, press and hold the [F] key to return tothe frequency display screen.z In step 4 above, press the [F] key to save the new setting and return to Set Mode item to set the other Set Mode.z On some setting screens, key operation is different than described in the above steps (For example,inputting the characters, etc.). Refer to the Advance manual.For additional details, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website.Display and Key Lamp DimmerThe illumination level of the display and keys may be adjusted from the six levels.Changing the Beep VolumeThe volume of the key operation beep sound may be adjusted.When rotating the DIAL knob to adjust the beep sound, the beeps will be heard. Adjustthe sound to the desired level.Automatic Power OFF (APO)This function helps to prevent the battery draining by turning the transceiver OFF auto-matically if there is no operation for a certain period of time.Time Out Timer (TOT)Set the transceiver to automatically return to receive mode after transmitting continuous-ly for a certain period of time. The TOT function limits inadvertent transmission of unnec-essary signals, and unwanted battery power consumption.Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)The BCLO feature prevents transmitting while a received signal strong enough to openthe “noise” squelch is present (Set Mode [3 BCLO] 36)Receiver Battery Save FunctionSets the Receive OFF Battery save interval (sleep ratio) to reduce power consumption.Password FeatureA 4-digit password may be set to prevent unauthorized operation of the transceiver without permis-sion. Once a password is set, the transceiver cannot be used unless the valid password is entered.