3
Advanced Operation
Programming the Key Assignments
Default FTM-7250DR/DE key functions have been assigned to the Microphone [
P3
]/[
P4
]
keys at the factory. The user may change these key function assignments, if quick access
to another function is desired.
Note
: The default setting: [
P3
] - WIRES-X
[
P4
] - WX CH (T CALL: Asian/European version)
To change the assignments for the programmable keys:
1. Press and hold the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key, then rotate
the
DIAL
knob to select the Menu Item to config-
ure the desired microphone button: (“
PRG P3 31
”
or “
PRG P4 32
”).
2. Press the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key, then rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the function you wish to as-
sign to the key you selected in the previous step.
The available program functions differ slightly for each of the four keys, the choices include:
SQL OFF:
Open the Squelch to allow un-muted reception.
HOME:
Recall the home channel.
WX CH:
Activates the WX function (USA Version only).
CD SRCH:
Engages the Tone or DCS Search Scanning feature.
SCAN:
Engages the Scan operation.
T CALL:
Activates 1750 Hz Tone Burst.
TX POWER:
Set the transmission power level.
MODE:
Change the communication mode (Digital/Analog).
GM:
Activates the GM (Group Monitor) function.
WIRES-X:
Activates the WIRES-X function.
REV:
Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a
repeater.
DW:
Engages Dual Watch feature.
Alternatively, one of the Set Menu items previously assigned may be set. To assign
another desired Set Mode item to a programmable key, see the description in the box
shown below (except Set mode items #31 and #32).
3. Press and hold the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key to exit to normal operation.
You may assign Set Mode items to the Microphone [
P3
]/[
P4
] buttons.
1. Press and hold the [
MHz
(
SETUP
)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the Set Mode Item that you wish to assign to the
key as a Menu short cut.
3. Press and hold the Microphone’s [
P3
] or [
P4
] key to assign the Set Mode Item to
that button.
4. Now you can recall this preferred Set Mode Item by simply pressing the
Microphone button momentarily.
