COMMON TASKS
Yaesu FT-8800R Operating Manual (courtesy of W5JCK) Page 21 of 83
Activate the Lock Feature
In order to prevent accidental frequency change, the panel switches and DIAL knobs may be
locked out.
To activate the Lock feature:
1. Press the SET key momentarily to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #21 LOCK.
3. Press the DIAL knob momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the
setting to ON.
4. Press the SET key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
5. To unlock the panel switches and DIAL knobs, select OFF in step 3 above.
Activate the Key/Button Beeper
A key/button beeper provides useful audible feedback whenever a key/button is pressed.
If you want to turn the beep on:
1. Press the SET key momentarily to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #5 BEEP.
3. Press the DIAL knob momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the
setting to ON.
4. Press and hold in the DIAL knob for ½ second to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
5. To turn the beep off, select OFF in step 3 above.
Menu #5 BEEP controls all FT−8800R beeps, including those sounded
when powering on the radio and when the radio is receiving a signal.