Miscellaneous Setting; Password - Yaesu VX-3E Operating Manual

The VX-3R/E 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 using the
DIAL knob and [ V/M ] key (pressing the [ V/M ] key to select the pass-
word digit and rotating the DIAL knob to select the password in each
digit). 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 [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 66: PSWD.
Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL
knob.
3. Press the [ TXPO ] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Press the [ V/M ] key momentarily to display any previously-stored

password.

5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the desired num-
ber/letter (0 - 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F).
6. Press the [ V/M ] key to move to the next digit.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to program the remaining numbers/letters
of the desired password.
8. If you make a mistake, press the [ BAND ] key to move back to the previous digit, then
re-select the correct number/letter.
9. When you have finished entering the password, press the [ V/M ]
key and rotate the DIAL knob to select "ON" (to activate the
password feature).
10. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
If you wish to disable the Password feature, repeat steps 1 - 3 above, then rotating the
DIAL knob to select "OFF", then press the PTT switch.
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 101). However, the
VX-3R/E will clear the password, as well as all memories, and will restore all other
settings to factory defaults.
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