49Basic OperationMiscellaneous Settings5 Rotate the DIAL to select the desired mode.It is recommended that AUTO be selected for normaloperation.Display OperationAUTO The optimal mode is automatically selected accordingto the frequency band.NFM Only the selected band is switched to the NFM (FMmode).AM Only the selected band is switched to the AM mode.6 Press .Set mode will be canceled.TipEven if AM mode is selected on a ham radio band, 144 MHz band or 430 MHz band, transmission willcontinue to be in the FM mode.CautionThe mode of the A-band AM/FM broadcast radio bands cannot be changed.Locking Keys and SwitchesTo prevent accidental frequency change during operation, the keys, switches and DIAL(except , , , and ) can be locked.1 Press .[LOCK] is displayed for 1 second on the LCD.When the lock function is activated, always appears onthe LCD.Remark To unlock a key or switch, press again.[UNLOCK] is displayed on the LCD for 1 second.TipTo lock/unlock the operations of the DIAL and , press the key for over one second to enter Setmode, then select [CONFIG] → [9 LOCK].
