Yaesu VX-8GE Operating Manual

VX-8GE OPERATING MANUAL 21ADVANCED OPERATIONNow that you mastered the basics of VX-8GE operation, let’s learn more about some ofthe really neat features.KEYBOARD LOCKINGIn order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various keysand switches may be locked out. The possible lockout combinations are:KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked outDIAL: Just the top panel DIAL knob is locked outKEY&DIAL: Both the DIAL knob and Keys are locked outPTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)KEY&PTT: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked outDIAL&PTT: Both the DIAL knob and PTT switch are locked outALL: All of the above are locked outTo lock out some or all of the keys:1. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 46: LOCK.3. Press the m key briefly to enable selection of this MenuItem.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the lock-ing schemes as outlined above.5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switchto save the new setting and resume normal operation.To activate the locking feature:Press the p(PWR) switch briefly. The “k” icon will appearon the LCD. To cancel locking, press the p(PWR) switch again.Even when “ALL” keys have been locked out, onekey actually is not locked out: the p(PWR) switchremains available so you can unlock your keypad when you want to!