Password - Yaesu FT-2900R Operating Manual

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The FT-2900R provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your trans-
ceiver could be used by an unauthorized party.
When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be
entered when the radio is first turned on. You must enter the four digit password from the
Microphone's keypad. If the wrong password is entered, the microprocessor will shut down
the radio automatically.
To enter the password and activating this feature, use the following procedure:
1. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second, then
rotate the DIAL knob to select "40 PSWD
2. Press the [ MHz ( SET )] key momentarily to enable adjust-
ment of this Set Mode Item.
3. Press the [ LOW ( A/N )] key momentarily to display any pre-
viously-stored password.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the desired
number/letter (0 0 0 0 0 -9 9 9 9 9 , A A A A A , B B B B B , C C C C C , D D D D D , E E E E E (substitute for " "), and F F F F F
(substitute for "#").
5. Press the [ LOW ( A/N )] key to move to the next digit.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program the remaining numbers/
letters of the desired password.
7. If you make a mistake, press the [ REV ( DW )] key to move
back to the previous digit, then re-select the correct number/letter.
8. When you have finished entering the password, press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key
for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
9. If you wish to disable the Password feature, repeat steps 1 and 2 above, now rotate the
DIAL knob to select "
1) We recommend that you to write down the password number, and keep it in a
safe place you can easily find if you forget your password.
2) If you forget the password number, you may turn on the transceiver by performing the
"Microprocessor Resetting" procedure (see page 68). However, the FT-2900R will clear
the password, as well as all memories, and will restore all other settings to factory de-
faults.
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40 PSWD 40 PSWD." 40 PSWD 40 PSWD
," then press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second.
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