User Keys Menu

User Keys Menu Overview

The User Keys menu allows the user to assign custom functions to keypad and side-button presses. Both short and long presses can be configured, enabling quick access to commonly used features.

User key assignments can also be configured using the RMS application.
See: RMS → User Keys

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Key

Selects the physical key and press type to be configured by the Function menu below.

• The selected key is shown as a numeric value from 0 to 21 in the standard menu value field
• The Extra Info field displays:
  • The friendly name of the selected key
  • The function currently assigned to it

Key Friendly Names

Each key entry is prefixed with a press type:

• SP — Short Press (pressed and released quickly)
• LP — Long Press (pressed and held for approximately one second)

The press type is followed by the key identifier:

• Grn — Green key (top-left of the keypad)
• Red — Red key (top-right of the keypad)
• 0–9, *, # — Standard keypad keys
• S1 — Side button under main PTT
• S2 — RT-880:Bottom side button / RT-950:Second from bottom
• S3 — RT-950 Only:Bottom side button
• EMG — RT-880 Only:Top round orange button

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Function

Assigns a function to the key selected in the Key menu.

For a complete list and detailed descriptions of available functions, see:
Operating Modes → Radio → Key Functions

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Save

Unlike most menu settings, user key assignments are not saved automatically.

After completing any changes, select Save to commit the new key mappings to storage.
If this step is skipped, all changes will be lost when powering off the radio.