VXA-300.pdf (1.61 MB) - Pilot Mall

LOCK FunctionThe lock function prevents accidental changes to the frequencysetting and the keypad controls. To activate the lock feature,press the [F] keymomentarily, then pressthe [ ( )] key. In the LOCK mode, thedisplay will show“- LOCK -” when yourotate the DIAL selector knob, press the VOLUMEknob, or touch a key on the keypad. To turn the lock feature off, press [F] [ ( )]again. You can still access the 121.500 MHz Emergency Frequencywhen the LOCK function is on.Simply press the [121.5] key momentarily (this keynever locks). Pressing this key also unlocks the radio.You may choose the lockout configuration according toyour operating preferences. See page 51 for details.VXA-300 PILOT III OPERATING MANUALADVANCED OPERATIONBeep On/OffThe VXA-300’s key/button beeper provides convenientaudible feedback whenever a button is pressed. Each keyand button has a different beep pitch, and each functionhas a unique beep combination.When you are scanning, the beeper will be heard each timethe scanner halts on a busy channel. This may be distractingin some environments; if you want to turn the beeperoff (or back on again): Press the [F] key, then press the VOLUME knob toactivate the Menu (“SET”) mode. Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu Item05 “BEEP.” Press the VOLUME knob to enable adjustment of thisMenu item. Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the desired“beeper.” The selections available are on, DTM, andoFF.on: Sounds a beep corresponding to a musical note.DTM: Sounds a beep corresponding to a DTMF tone.oFF: Disables the key beeper. When you have made your selection, press the VOL-UME knob to save the new setting, and then press thePTT key to exit to normal operation.19