Tom,

You haven't lost your ability to count.  Depending on what mode the radio
is in, some of the menu functions are unavailable, and therefore do not
show up when you rotate the tuning knob.  To keep this from happening, put
the radio in VFO mode before entering the menu.  When you get into menu 18,
the low beep indicates that the APO function is disabled.

All of this is much easier to fix if you use the software.  Not only can
you fix things, but you can see what they're set to.  I have the software,
and would be glad to Email it to anyone who wants it.  I only ask that you
make your request private so we don't clutter up the list.  My Email
address is:
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73's,

Steve, WA1RTB

On Sunday 12/29/02 18:54 Tom Behler wrote:
>Hi, all.
>
>Can someone tell me how to disable the APO (Automatic Power Off) function on
>the THF6A?  On page 36 of the manual, it says go to menu 18, and pick either
>disable, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.
>
>The other day, when I was programming the rig's memories, I made a mistake,
>and had to do a full re-set.  That wiped out my preference to disable the
>APO function.  It's just a real pain to have the rig beeping at you if it is
>not used for 30 minutes.
>
>I thought I could get to menu 18 by hitting the menu button, and clicking
>the tuning knob 17 clicks counter-clockwise, but I did this twice, and
>somehow ended up in menu 19, which turns the "beeps" off.  I don't think
>I've lost my ability to count.  I started with the "beep" in the menu
>selection, which I would think means I am at menu 1.
>
>Also, assuming I can get to menu 18, how do you know when you are at the
>"disable" choice for the APO function?  Is it the low beep, or is that the
>default setting which seems to be 30 minutes?
>
>Any help with this would be appreciated.
>
>I am just trying to do this without having to get sighted assistance.  You
>know,  it's just the stubbornness in me!  HI!  HI!  HI!
>
>Thanks much as always and best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ