CONFIGURING PROGRAM FUNCTION KEYS

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The Programmable Function keys are [PF], [MR], [VFO],

2and [CALL] located on the face of the microphone. If you

The following types of front panel key functions can be assigned:

[KEY]

[KEY] (1 s)

[F], [KEY]

[F] (1 s), [KEY]

 

 

 

 

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prefer, you can change the default functions assigned to these keys.

The following types of front panel key functions cannot be assigned:

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Programmable Function Key

 

Default Function

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[PF]

 

TX Band Select

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[MR]

 

Memory Recall

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

[VFO]

 

VFO Select

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

[CALL]

 

Call Channel Select

9

 

 

 

 

To assign a front panel key function:

 

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1 Press one of the following key combinations depending

 

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on which key you want to re-program:

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Mic [PF]+ POWER ON ("PF 1" appears)

Mic [MR]+ POWER ON ("PF 2" appears)

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Mic [VFO]+ POWER ON ("PF 3" appears)

 

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Mic [CALL]+ POWER ON ("PF 4" appears)

 

152 Press the key or key combination on the front panel that

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you want to assign.

 

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18

 

19

 

20

 

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[KEY]+ POWER ON

[F]

[F] (1 s)

 

 

 

[F]+ Mic [KEY]

PWR switch

Tuning control

 

 

 

VOL control

SQL control

 

The front panel key will still function normally after "copying" its function to a Programmable Function key.

To restore the default functions shown in the table above, do a Full Reset {page 35}.

Note:

If the LOCK switch located on the rear of the microphone is ON, you cannot re-program the Programmable Function keys.

Pressing the PTT switch in step 2 assigns the VFO/MR Switch function.

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Kenwood TM-V7A instruction manual Configuring Program Function Keys, Default Function

TM-V7A specifications

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