Password - Yaesu FT-252 Operating Manual

The FT-252 provides a security password feature which can minimize the chance that
your transceiver 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
keypad. If the wrong password is entered, the microprocessor
will shut down the radio automatically.
To enter the password , use the following procedure:
1. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to select
Set Mode Item 27:
3. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key, then press the [ F/MW ] key
again to clear any previous password.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the desired
number/letter (
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5. Press the [ F/MW ] 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 [ q ] key to move back to
the previous digit, then re-select the correct number/letter.
8. When you have finished entering the password, press the
PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
We recommend that you write down the password, and keep it in a safe place so you
can easily find it if you happen to forget.
To Activate the Password feature:
1. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to select
Set Mode Item 26:
3. Press the [ SET/ATS ] key momentarily to enable adjust-
ment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the [ p ] / [ q ] key to set this Set Mode Item to "
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting
and exit to normal operation.
6. If you wish to disable the Password feature, just repeat the above procedure, rotat-
ing the DIAL knob to select "
If you forget the password, you number, you may turn on the transceiver by perform-
ing the "All Reset" procedure (see page 52). However, the FT-252 will clear the pass-
word, as well as all memories, and will restore all other settings to factory defaults.
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