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leaving 430 MHz on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on
both band. And when you store memories, you can store High and Low power settings
separately in each memory, so you don't waste battery power when using very close-in
repeaters!
2) When you are operating on one of the Low power settings, you can press the [F/W]
key, when press the PTT switch, to cause the VX-2R to transmit (temporarily) on High
power. After one transmission, the power level will revert to the previously-selected Low
power setting.
Keyboard Locking
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various
aspects of the VX-2R's keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout
combinations are:
KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out
DIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out
K + D: Both the DIAL and Keys are locked out
PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)
K + P: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out
D + P: Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out
ALL: All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1.
Press and hold the [H/L] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item 9: LOCK.
3.
Press the [H/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment 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 key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
To activate the locking feature, press the [F/W] key, then press and hold the [BAND]
key for one second. The "Key Lock" icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel locking, again
above procedures.
Keypad/LCD Illumination
Your VX-2R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation.
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