OPERATING MANUAL

ADVANCED OPERATIONNow that you’re mastered the basics of VX-6E operation, let’s learn more about some ofthe really neat features.KEYBOARD LOCKINGIn order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various aspectsof the VX-6E’s DIAL and keypad may be locked out. The possible lockout combinationsare:KEY:Just the front panel keypad is locked outDIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked outK+D: Both the keypad and DIAL are locked out (factory default)PTT:The PTT switch is locked out (TX not possible)K+P: Both the keypad and PTT switch are locked outD+P: Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked outALL:All of the above are locked outTo lock out some or all of the keys:1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 35: LOCK.3. Press the [0(SET)] key momentarily to enable adjustment ofthis Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the lockingschemes as outlined above.5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch tosave the new setting and return to normal operation.To activate the locking feature, press and hold in the[ (LK)TXPO] key for 2 seconds. The “ ” icon will appearon the LCD. To cancel locking, repeat this process.20VX-6E OPERATING MANUAL