3Advanced OperationProgramming the Key AssignmentsDefault FTM-7250DR key functions have been assigned to the Microphone [P3]/[P4] keysat the factory. The user may change these key function assignments, if quick access toanother function is desired.To change the assignments for the programmable keys:1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotatethe DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to config-ure the desired microphone button: (“PRG P3 31”or “PRG P4 32”).2. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate theDIAL knob to select the function you wish to as-sign to the key you selected in the previous step.The available program functions differ slightly for each of the four keys, the choicesinclude:SQL OFF: Open the Squelch to allow un-muted reception.HOME: Recall the home channel.WX CH: Activates the WX function (USA Version only).CD SRCH: Engages the Tone or DCS Search Scanning feature.SCAN: Engages the Scan operation.T CALL: Activates 1750 Hz Tone Burst.TX POWER: Set the transmission power level.MODE: Change the communication mode (Digital/Analog).GM: Activates the GM (Group Monitor) function.WIRES-X: Activates the WIRES-X function.REV: Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through arepeater.DW: Engages Dual Watch feature.Alternatively, one of the Set Menu items previously assigned may be set. To assignanother desired Set Mode item to a programmable key, see the description in the boxshown below (except Set mode items #31 and #32).3. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to exit to normal operation.You may assign Set Mode items to the Microphone [P3]/[P4] buttons.1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item that you wish to assign to thekey as a Menu short cut.3. Press and hold the Microphone’s [P3] or [P4] key to assign the Set Mode Item tothat button.4. Now you can recall this preferred Set Mode Item by simply pressing theMicrophone button momentarily.