Voice Operated Transmission (Vox) - Kenwood PKT-23 Instruction Manual

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)

VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature
must fi rst be activated by your dealer, and can only be used if
you are using a supported headset. This function can be turned
off for specifi c channels by your dealer. To activate VOX and set
the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps:
1 Connect the microphone with earphone/hanger to the transceiver.
• The VOX function does not activate when a microphone with
earphone/hanger is not connected to the accessory terminal of
the transceiver.
2 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Up key
while turning the transceiver power ON.
• The LED indicator lights yellow and "VOX" and the channel
number are announced.
3 Press the PF-1 key to select the VOX Gain level of the radio
(from 1 ~ 5 or Off).
• The transceiver will announce the VOX Gain level. If the VOX
Gain level is Off, a double beep sounds.
• Press the PF-2 key to enable or disable the VOX function for
the current channel (you can change this setting for each
channel by selecting a channel with the Up/Down keys). When
VOX is turned ON, a beep sounds. When it is turned OFF, a
double beep sounds.
4 While adjusting the level, speak into the microphone to test the
sensitivity level. When sound is recognized, the LED lights red.
5 Press and hold the PTT switch for 3 seconds to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
6 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to
activate VOX.
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