Vertex Standard VX-177 manual Advanced Operation, Keyboard Locking

Models: VX-177

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Now that you’re mastered the basics of VX-177operation, let’s learn more about some of the really neat features.

KEYBOARD LOCKING

In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as- pects of the VX-177’s DIAL and keypad may be locked out. The possible lockout combi- nations are:

LK KEY: Just the front panel keypad is locked out

LKDIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out

LK K+D:Both the keypad and DIAL are locked out (factory default) LK PTT: The PTT switch is locked out (TX not possible)

LK P+K: Both the PTT switch and keypad are locked out LK P+D:Both the PTT switch and DIAL are locked out LK ALL: All of the above are locked out

To lock out some or all of the keys:

1. Press the [F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 26: LOCK.

3. Press the [F] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the locking schemes as outlined above.

5.When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.

To activate the locking feature, (1) press and hold in the [6(LOCK)] key for one second, or (2) press the [F] key, followed by the [6(LOCK)] key. The “” icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel locking, repeat one of these processes.

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Vertex Standard VX-177 manual Advanced Operation, Keyboard Locking