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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Wouxun KG-XS20G mobile GMRS radio. Your feedback makes our products better. Please share your thoughts. feedback@buytwowayradios.com www.buytwowayradios.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 FCC Licensing Information .................14 Installation and Setup ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 What’s Included ...................15 Transceiver Installation .................16 Rear Panel .....................17 Connecting a Power Source ................18 Replacing the Fuse ..................19 Connecting an Antenna ................20 Optional Connections ..................20 Hand Microphone Installation ..............21 Getting Started ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3 LCD Guide ....................25 Hand Microphone ..................26 Operation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Introducing GMRS and the KG-XS20G .............27 Power On/Off ....................28 Adjusting Volume ..................28 Your First Transmit ..................28 Dual Display: Using Areas “A” and “B” ............31 Channel and Frequency Modes ..............32 Channels and Privacy Codes.................34 Using the Repeater Channels ...............35...
  • Page 4 NOAA Weather Mode .................41 Other Functions ....................44 Keypad Hotkeys ..................48 Function Keys .....................50 Programmable Function Keys ..............52 Menu Functions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54 [01: SQL] Squelch ..................54 [02: TX-POWER] Output Power ..............54 [03: W/N] Bandwidth ..................55 [04: REPEATER] Repeater .................55 [05: BRT-ACTV] Active Backlight .............55 [06: BRT-STBY] Standby Backlight ............56 [07: WX-ALERT] Weather Alert ..............56 [08: BAT-SAVE] Battery Saver..............57...
  • Page 5 [09: RX-CTCSS] Receive CTCSS Tone .............57 [10: TX-CTCSS] Transmit CTCSS Tone ...........57 [11: RX-DCS] Receive DCS Code ..............58 [12: TX-DCS] Transmit DCS Code ............58 [13: BACK-LT] Backlight Timeout .............58 [14: SCANMODE] Scan Mode ..............59 [15: SCANGP-A] Scan Group A ..............59 [16: SCANGP-B] Scan Group B ..............60 [17: PRI-SCAN] Priority Scan ..............60 [18: PRI-CH] Priority Channel ..............60...
  • Page 6 [23: ROGER] Roger Beep ................62 [24: TOT] Transmit Overtime Timer ............63 [25: TOA] Transmit Overtime Alarm ............63 [26: VOX] Voice Activated Transmit ............64 [27: VOICE] Voice Guide ................64 [28: BEEP] Button Beeps ................64 [29: BUSYLOCK] Busy Channel Lockout ..........65 [30: PF1-SHRT] Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment ......65 [31: PF1-LONG] Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment ......65 [32: PF2-SHRT] Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment ......66 [33: PF2-LONG] Side Key PF2 Long Press Assignment ......66...
  • Page 7 [37: WORKMODE] Work Mode ...............68 [38: CH-NAME] Channel Name ..............69 [39: CH-ADD] Add Memory Channel ............69 [40: CH-DEL] Delete Memory Channel ............69 [41: COMPAND] Compander ..............70 [42: SP-MUTE] Speaker Mute ..............70 [43: ANI-SW] ANI-SW ................71 [44: ANI-EDIT] ANI-EDIT ..............71 [45: SIDETONE] Sidetone Setting ............71 [46: ALERT] Tone Alert................72 [47: PTT-DLY] PTT-Delay ...............72 [48: PTT-ID] PTT-ID................73...
  • Page 8 [51: RPT-TONE] Repeater Tone ..............74 [52: TIMER] Stopwatch Timer ..............74 [53: AUTOLOCK] Auto Lock ..............74 [54: SPK-SET] Speaker Setting ..............75 [55: RADIOMEM] FM Radio Memory .............75 [56: RESET] Factory Reset................76 Advanced Operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 77 DTMF Encoding ..................77 Setting Non-Standard CTCSS or DCS ............78 Troubleshooting �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 9 NOAA Weather Channels ................89 Optional Accessories ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 90 Limited Warranty ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91...

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information The KG-XS20G is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequen- cy) energy, and you should exercise all safety precautions as are appropriate for this type of device. These safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed radio station.
  • Page 11 Safety Information Safety Information ⚠ Never allow unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your mobile radio or antenna installation. ⚠ Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical tape, to prevent short circuits. ⚠...
  • Page 12 Notice ▪ These tips are important for safe operation of your KG-XS20G mobile radio and its accessories. If they do not function normal- ly, please get in touch with your dealer immediately. ▪...
  • Page 13 Safety Information Safety Information Caution Please read this manual before using, as it includes important instructions for the safe handling, use and operation of your radio. FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...

  • Page 14: Fcc Licensing Information

    DO NOT attempt to use the radio with a damaged antenna or feed line. FCC Licensing Information The Wouxun KG-XS20G is FCC Part 95E type accepted for use on the GMRS. The KG-XS20G operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules in the United States.

  • Page 15: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Installation and Setup What’s Included Carefully unpack the contents of the box and be sure that you have the items in the list below. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer. Mobile Mounting Mobile Power Mobile/Base...

  • Page 16: Transceiver Installation

    Installation and Setup Transceiver Installation Choose a safe place inside your vehicle to install the transceiver, considering a location that would not cause harm to passengers while the vehicle is in motion or in case of an accident or sudden braking. Install the transceiver in an area with good ventilation and away from direct exposure to the sun.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Installation and Setup Installation and Setup 3. The thumbscrews can be loosened to adjust the radio to different angles and then retightened to hold the transceiver in place at that angle. Rear Panel The connections needed for the installation, programming and operation of the radio are located on the rear panel.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Power Source

    Installation and Setup Connecting a Power Source The power requirement of the transceiver ranges from 13.8V±15%. If the power source exceeds 16V, TX will be disabled but RX will operate as normal. If the power source falls below 9.5V, the transceiver will automatically shut off to prevent it from draining the battery and affecting the normal operation of the vehicle.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Fuse

    In the event that the transceiver blows a fuse, first determine the cause, then replace the fuse. If after installing the new fuse it blows again, disconnect the power source imme- diately and contact your authorized Wouxun dealer for assistance. The specified fuse current is 15A. The specified power source current is 20A and above.

  • Page 20: Connecting An Antenna

    Optional Connections 12V Vehicle Power Adapter The KG-XS20G includes a 12V vehicle power adapter for use as an alternative to the hardwire installation. Note: The KG-XS20G typically draws less than 4�5 amps of power when in use on high power� Confirm that your vehicle’s accessory port uses a...

  • Page 21: Hand Microphone Installation

    TRRS plugs are not recommended. PC Programming Port The KG-XS20G has an RJ45 data port on the rear panel of the unit for use with an optional PC programming cable such as the Wouxun Mobile Radio USB Programming Cable (PCO-003).

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Feature Summary ▪ ▪ 30 GMRS Channels CTCSS/DCS Tone Scan ▪ ▪ 8 Built-In GMRS Repeater Channels Channel Scan ▪ ▪ Up to 20 Watts Output Power Priority Channel Scanning ▪ ▪ Built-in NOAA Weather Channels Supports 10 Scan Groups ▪...
  • Page 23 Getting Started Getting Started ▪ ▪ Receive (RX) Frequency Range: Minimum Operating Voltage Settings 136-174.995 MHz 400-479.995 MHz ▪ Transmit (TX) Frequency Range: 462.550-462.725MHz (GMRS Channels 1-7 and 15-22) 467.550-467.725MHz (GMRS Repeater Channels 23-30) ▪ Single Tone Pulse Frequency ▪ DTMF Encode/Decode ▪...

  • Page 24: Front Panel Guide

    Getting Started Front Panel Guide BAND MENU MODE EXIT 1. Band Key (Page 32) 8. Exit / Cancel Key 2. Volume Knob 9. Menu / Enter Key 3. Mode Key (Page 32) 10. On / Off Button 4. TDR Key (Page 31) 11.

  • Page 25: Lcd Guide

    Getting Started Getting Started LCD Guide Battery Save Keypad Lock Battery Voltage Weather Alert FM Radio Weather Radio Last Active Area CTCSS/DCS W/N bandwidth A Area Channel Number Primary Area Status TX Power Reverse Frequency Repeater Channel QT Mute B Area Current Channel Wideband...

  • Page 26: Hand Microphone

    Getting Started Hand Microphone TX indicator light (Red) RX indicator light (Green) Hand microphone keypad lock switch Hand microphone backlight switch Down key Up key Microphone (MIC) A/B area switch/Primary Area Switch Exit/Cancel key (See Page 31) Wide/Narrow Bandwidth menu hotkey Power menu hotkey MAIN MENU...

  • Page 27: Operation

    GMRS requires the user to purchase a license, and a single license covers the user and their extended family for 10 years. The KG-XS20G was designed to allow you to take advantage of all that GMRS has to offer and more. Right out of the box this radio is configured to allow you to transmit on the 15 high powered GMRS simplex channels, as well as the 8 repeater channels.

  • Page 28: Power On/Off

    Your First Transmit Selecting a Channel When you power on your KG-XS20G for the first time, the display will likely show “GMRS-01” in the center with “001” on the right side. GMRS-01 is the name of the currently selected channel. 001 is the channel number. Turn the Channel Knob located...
  • Page 29 Transmitting on channels 8-14 is limited to a half watt of output power. The KG-XS20G is not capable of transmitting at this low of power and the FCC does not allow transmitting on these channels using mobile radios (although you can listen).
  • Page 30 Operation ▪ Transmitting on channels 15-22 is allowed at High power on the KG-XS20G. These channels are authorized for up to 50 watts of output power. Prior to FCC changes made in 2017, this group was exclusive to GMRS (not part of FRS).

  • Page 31: Dual Display: Using Areas "A" And "B

    Turning the Dual Display On and Off The dual display is off by default on the KG-XS20G. Instead of a frequency or channel name, the text “KG-XS20G” will be displayed in the inactive area when the dual display is off.

  • Page 32: Channel And Frequency Modes

    Primary side and the other area is the secondary side. This is very important to remember, as all of the active operations will be performed on the Primary side. Channel and Frequency Modes The KG-XS20G supports tuning frequencies via two methods: channel and frequency...
  • Page 33 This is the default mode and is the most convenient way to access commonly used fre- quencies. The KG-XS20G is pre-configured with 30 GMRS channels, but allows users to save custom channels as well (up to 999). In channel mode, turning the Channel/ Frequency Knob or pressing an arrow key will tune to the next channel in the list.

  • Page 34: Channels And Privacy Codes

    Operation The KG-XS20G can only transmit on GMRS frequencies. All other available frequen- cies entered in Frequency mode or through the programming software are receive only. Channels and Privacy Codes The KG-XS20G supports 30 built-in GMRS channels and 155 privacy tones and codes.To successfully communicate between your stations or members of your group, all...

  • Page 35: Using The Repeater Channels

    The KG-XS20G supports 999 customizable memory channels. Channels can be added, deleted or reordered via the PC programming software. Using the Repeater Channels The KG-XS20G is pre-configured with 8 GMRS repeater channels. The channels are named RPT-15 through RPT-22. What is a Repeater? In basic terms, a repeater is a device that is used to increase the range of two way radios.
  • Page 36 The description on the myGMRS website usually indi- cates if permission is required and provides a way to get in touch with the owner. KG-XS20G Repeater Channels RPT-15 through RPT-22 have the same receive frequency as channels GMRS-15 through GMRS-22.
  • Page 37 Operation Operation Number Channel Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency RPT-15 462.5500 467.5500 RPT-16 462.5750 467.5750 RPT-17 462.6000 467.6000 RPT-18 462.6250 467.6250 RPT-19 462.6500 467.6500 RPT-20 462.6750 467.6750 RPT-21 462.7000 467.7000 RPT-22 462.7250 467.7250 Accessing a Repeater in Frequency Mode The REPEATER menu option (page 55) allows you to transmit to a repeater while in Frequency Mode.

  • Page 38: Channel Scan

    65-66). Priority Channel Scan The KG-XS20G supports Priority Channel Scanning. With this feature a priority channel can be specified that is scanned much more frequently than other channels. This helps prevent missing all or part of a transmission when you are primarily con-...
  • Page 39 (page 61). Scanning CTCSS / DCS Codes The KG-XS20G is equipped with the ability to scan an incoming signal for a CTCSS or DCS tone and update the current channel’s tone settings once the tone is identified. To activate CTCSS / DCS scan, press the [MENU] key and navigate to the TONES-...

  • Page 40: Key Lock

    TONESCAN must be activated while a signal is being received on the channel. Key Lock The buttons on the KG-XS20G can be locked to prevent them from being accidentally pressed. When the Key Lock is enabled, all buttons except the [PF1], [PF2], [#LOCK] and PTT keys will be disabled.

  • Page 41: Stopwatch Timer

    The buttons should now be enabled. Stopwatch Timer The KG-XS20G has a built-in stopwatch timer. It can be enabled using the TIMER menu option (page 74). Once enabled, Press [#LOCK] on the radio to activate the timer.
  • Page 42 The scan will stop when an active weather channel is found. Press any key to manually stop the scan. The weather scan is only available in Weather Mode. Weather Alert The KG-XS20G features a Weather Alert option (page 56). The Weather Alert...
  • Page 43 Operation Operation monitors the currently selected weather frequency for a 1050Hz subaudible tone that indicates a weather warning or alert has been issued. When the Weather Alert is enabled, the radio will scan a regular channel and then a weather channel. If Priority Channel Scan (page 60) is enabled, the radio will first scan a regular channel, then a weather channel, then the priority channel, in that order.

  • Page 44: Other Functions

    Operation Note ▪ Weather Mode is accessible on Area A only. ▪ While in Weather Mode the menu is not accessible and the radio will receive but not transmit on Area A. Other Functions Talk Around The Talk Around function allows the radio to transmit and receive on the output frequency of a repeater, essentially letting you bypass or “talk around”...
  • Page 45 Operation Operation Reverse Frequency When Reverse Frequency is activated, the transmit and receive frequencies of the active channel are exchanged or reversed, allowing the radio to transmit on the receive fre- quency and receive on the transmit frequency. This feature is useful for checking if you are within simplex range of other units before activating Talk Around.
  • Page 46 Operation Alarm The radio features an alarm function with an ANI ID code. When activated, the radio will emit an oscillating alarm and transmit an ANI ID code plus the numbers “110” on the active channel for 10 seconds. After 5 minutes, the alarm will repeat. Press any key to deactivate the alarm.
  • Page 47 Operation Secondary Frequency PTT The KG-XS20G features an alternate push-to-talk (PTT) button that transmits on the secondary area. For example, if Area A is primary, using the alternate PTT will trans- mit on Area B. This is useful when monitoring traffic on two separate channels and you want to transmit on both without having to change the primary channel.

  • Page 48: Keypad Hotkeys

    Operation Monitor The MONI function opens squelch on the currently active area allowing you to listen to all traffic on the current frequency. This is useful for listening for weak transmissions. To use the MONI function, it must first be assigned to the [PF1] or [PF2] key (pp. 65-66).
  • Page 49 Operation Operation Hotkey Function/Menu Item Bandwidth menu function (page 55) Repeater menu function (page 55) BRT-A Active Backlight menu function (page 55) BRT-S Standby Backlight menu function (page 56) W-ALT Weather Alert menu function (page 56) SAVE Battery Saver menu function (page 57) CTCSS Receive CTCSS Tone menu function (page 57) Note...

  • Page 50: Function Keys

    Operation Function Keys The KG-XS20G has function keys to perform specific operations on the radio, from accessing and navigating the menu to the control of various modes. There are 8 keys on the front panel and 7 on the keypad of the hand microphone. The charts below list the keys at each location and what they do.
  • Page 51 Operation Operation Function DOWN Goes to the previous channel, frequency or menu item EXIT Exit the menu or cancel a function Hand Microphone Function Keys Function MAIN Short Press: Switches primary and secondary areas (page 31) Long Press: Switches single and dual display (page 31) MENU Enter menu, select options and save to the radio *SCAN...

  • Page 52: Programmable Function Keys

    Operation Programmable Function Keys The KG-XS20G has two programmable function keys [PF1] and [PF2]. The [PF1] key is located on the lower left side of the front panel between the hand micrphone port and the display. The [PF2] key is located on the left side of the hand microphone below the PTT key.
  • Page 53 Operation Operation Short Press Long Press Function Description WEATHER Activate Weather Mode (page 41) MONI Monitor channel (page 48) FM-RADIO Activate FM Radio (page 47) Transmit SOS (page 45) ALARM Transmit alarm (page 46) SCAN Activate channel scan (page 38) SELE CALL Selective Call (page 46) FRQ2-PTT...

  • Page 54: Menu Functions

    1-7 are restricted by the FCC to 5 watts and can be used on Low power only. The transmit power of channels 15-22 and RPT15-22 can be used on High power. The KG-XS20G will automatically adjust the power to the FCC limits.

  • Page 55: [03: W/N] Bandwidth

    Function: Sets the offset frequency for a repeater channel. When this option is activated the KG-XS20G will transmit to the repeater input frequency when the radio is tuned to a frequency that has a valid GMRS repeater offset. This option is only available in frequency mode and will be ignored on frequencies that do not have a GMRS repeater offset.

  • Page 56: [06: Brt-Stby] Standby Backlight

    Menu Functions Function: Sets the brightness of the LCD display backlight while the radio is transmit- ting, receiving, or otherwise active. There are 10 brightness levels from lowest (1) to highest (10). Options: 1-10 Default: 8 [06: BRT-STBY] Standby Backlight Function: Sets the brightness of the LCD display backlight while the radio is in stand- by.

  • Page 57: [08: Bat-Save] Battery Saver

    Menu Functions Menu Functions [08: BAT-SAVE] Battery Saver Function: Activate the battery saver feature. When active, the radio will scan less fre- quently for signals, improving battery life. Options: ON/OFF Default: ON [09: RX-CTCSS] Receive CTCSS Tone Function: Sets the receiving CTCSS tone for the selected channel. Use the arrow keys to select your preferred code and then MENU to confirm.

  • Page 58: [11: Rx-Dcs] Receive Dcs Code

    Menu Functions [11: RX-DCS] Receive DCS Code Function: Sets the receiving DCS code for the selected channel. Use the arrow keys to select your preferred code and then MENU to confirm. Options: OFF/105 DCS+ Codes/105 DCS- Codes Default: OFF [12: TX-DCS] Transmit DCS Code Function: Sets the transmitting DCS code for the selected channel.

  • Page 59: [14: Scanmode] Scan Mode

    Menu Functions Menu Functions Default: 8 Seconds [14: SCANMODE] Scan Mode Function: Scan mode settings Options: TO/CO/SE Default: SE TO: When a signal is detected, scanning stops. Scan will pause to wait for further activity and will then resume if no operation is carried out within 5 seconds. Pressing PTT will transmit on the currently selected channel.

  • Page 60: [16: Scangp-B] Scan Group B

    Menu Functions Options: ALL/1-10 Default: ALL [16: SCANGP-B] Scan Group B Function: Allows selection of a specific channel group in Area B for scan, or all groups. When a group number is selected, only channels in that group will be scanned when the Scan feature is activated.

  • Page 61: [19: Scan-Add] Scan Add / Delete

    Menu Functions Menu Functions Function: Selects the priority channel. This is used during scanning when the Priority Scan (menu option 18) feature is enabled. To select a priority channel, use the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select a channel number. Options: 999 channels Default: CH: 01 [19: SCAN-ADD] Scan Add / Delete...

  • Page 62: [21: Tonesave] Ctcss/Dcs Tone Save Options

    Menu Functions [UP]/[DOWN] arrow keys to scan in a different direction. [21: TONESAVE] CTCSS/DCS Tone Save Options Function: This item determines how a CTCSS or DCS tone is saved to a channel after a CTCSS/DCS scan. Options: RX/TX/ALL Default: RX RX: Saves the scanned tone to the RX-CTCSS/DCS setting TX: Saves the scanned tone to the TX-CTCSS/DCS setting.

  • Page 63: [24: Tot] Transmit Overtime Timer

    Menu Functions Menu Functions Function: Enables an audible roger beep prompt during transmission. Options: OFF/BOT/EOT/BOTH Default: OFF BOT: Sets the roger beep prompt at the beginning of transmission EOT: Sets the roger beep at the end of transmission BOTH: Sets the roger beep at the beginning and end of transmission [24: TOT] Transmit Overtime Timer Function: When the transmission time exceeds the time set by the Transmit Overtime Timer, the unit will emit an error prompt and stop transmitting.

  • Page 64: [26: Vox] Voice Activated Transmit

    Menu Functions Timer expiring that the warning will begin. Options: OFF/1S-10S Default: 5S [26: VOX] Voice Activated Transmit Function: The VOX function allows you to transmit without pressing the PTT key. The VOX function will detect that you are speaking into the microphone and then automatically begin transmitting.

  • Page 65: [29: Busylock] Busy Channel Lockout

    Menu Functions Menu Functions Function: Enables an audio prompt to alert the operator of a key press, input or fault. Selectable: ON/OFF Default: ON [29: BUSYLOCK] Busy Channel Lockout Function: Enabling Busy Channel Lockout prevents the transceiver from transmitting on a selected channel while another station or group is transmitting on it. Options: ON/OFF Default: OFF [30: PF1-SHRT] Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment...

  • Page 66: [32: Pf2-Shrt] Side Key Pf2 Short Press Assignment

    Menu Functions Function: Assigns a function to the [PF1] side key. A function is assigned to a long button press. Options: UNDEF/BRT/DCS-SCAN/CTC-SCAN/REVERSE/TALK-A/WEATH- ER/MONI/FM-RADIO/SOS/ALARM/SCAN/SELEC CALL/FRQ2- Default: MONI [32: PF2-SHRT] Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment Function: Assigns a function to the [PF2] side key. A function is assigned to a short button press.

  • Page 67: [34: Smuteset] Secondary Area Mute Setting

    Menu Functions Menu Functions ER/MONI/FM-RADIO/SOS/ALARM/SCAN/SELEC CALL/FRQ2- Default: FRQ2-PTT [34: SMUTESET] Secondary Area Mute Setting Function: The Secondary Mute function mutes the speaker on the secondary area when the primary area is used. This prevents conflicting audio sounds and noise from both sides simultaneously when the radio is in dual receive mode. Options: OFF/TX/RX/TX+RX Default: OFF TX: Mutes the speaker on the Secondary area when transmitting on the Master area.

  • Page 68: [36: B-Mute] B Area Mute Setting

    CH-NAME: Channel Mode. Displays the channel name (Example: GMRS-01) FREQ: Frequency Mode. Allows directly tuning any frequency in the wide receive range of the KG-XS20G. The radio transmits on GMRS frequencies only. CH-NUM: Channel Mode. Displays the channel number (Example: CH-001)

  • Page 69: [38: Ch-Name] Channel Name

    Menu Functions Menu Functions [38: CH-NAME] Channel Name Function: Allows you to edit the name for the currently active channel. To edit a chan- nel name, press [MENU] and choose the CH-NAME option. the name of the current channel will be in edit mode and the first character will flash to indicate it is currently being edited.

  • Page 70: [41: Compand] Compander

    Menu Functions Function: Deletes a channel from the memory channel list. Options: None Default: None [41: COMPAND] Compander Function: The compander minimizes noise. Useful when transmitting over long distanc- Options: ON/OFF Default: OFF [42: SP-MUTE] Speaker Mute Function: Speaker Mute settings Options: QT/QT+DTMF/QT*DTMF Default: QT QT: All signals on the same CTCSS tone/DCS code will activate the speaker...

  • Page 71: [43: Ani-Sw] Ani-Sw

    Menu Functions Menu Functions the radio will activate the speaker. [43: ANI-SW] ANI-SW Function: When activated, the radio will transmit the 3-6 digit Caller ID specified in menu option 44. Options: ON/OFF Default: OFF [44: ANI-EDIT] ANI-EDIT Function: Sets the Caller ID. The caller ID is composed of numbers 0-9. The first digit cannot be 0.

  • Page 72: [46: Alert] Tone Alert

    Menu Functions DTMF: Activates keypad sidetone ANI: Activates Caller ID sidetone DTMF+ANI: Activates both keypad and Caller ID sidetones [46: ALERT] Tone Alert Function: Activates the tone alert. Some relay systems used for single-tone pulse trans- missions need a single-tone pulse signal to activate. Options: 1750Hz/2100Hz/1000Hz/1450Hz Default: 1750Hz Special Reminder: When in transmit mode, you can send the single-tone pulse fre-...

  • Page 73: [48: Ptt-Id] Ptt-Id

    Menu Functions Menu Functions [48: PTT-ID] PTT-ID Function: Choose whether to transmit the ID at the beginning or end of transmission. Options: BOT/EOT/BOTH Default: BOT BOT: Beginning of transmission EOT: End of transmission BOTH: Beginning and end of transmission [49: RING] Ring Time Function: Specifies the length of time to prompt when DTMF signals have been de- coded.

  • Page 74: [51: Rpt-Tone] Repeater Tone

    Menu Functions Selectable: 1-20 Groups Default: None [51: RPT-TONE] Repeater Tone Function: The repeater tone is the signal received by the radio when the repeater is offline. Options: OFF/ON Default: OFF [52: TIMER] Stopwatch Timer Function: Activates the radio’s stopwatch feature. If ON, activate the stopwatch by short pressing [#LOCK] in standby mode.

  • Page 75: [54: Spk-Set] Speaker Setting

    Menu Functions Menu Functions Default: OFF Note: To unlock the radio, hold the [#LOCK] key for 2 seconds. [54: SPK-SET] Speaker Setting Function: Selects which speaker emits audio. Options: SPK1/SPK2/SPK1+2 Default: SPK1 SPK1: Radio Speaker SPK2: Hand Microphone Speaker [55: RADIOMEM] FM Radio Memory Function: Save up to 20 FM radio stations into memory.

  • Page 76: [56: Reset] Factory Reset

    Menu Functions to choose MEMORY. Use the channel knob or the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select an open memory channel, then press [MENU] to confirm. To Recall a station, press [MENU] to activate the radio storage function. Press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to choose RECALL. Use the channel knob or the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select a memory channel to recall, then press [MENU] to confirm.

  • Page 77: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Operation DTMF Encoding The KG-XS20G features dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) encoding. The number keypad on the radio corresponds to DTMF codes as follows: BRT-A BRT-S W-ALT SAVE CTCSS Usage: While pressing the [PTT] key to transmit, press the key on the keypad that corre-...

  • Page 78: Setting Non-Standard Ctcss Or Dcs

    Advanced Operation Setting Non-Standard CTCSS or DCS How to Set Non-Standard CTCSS The KG-XS20G supports non-standard CTCSS codes in the range of 65.0-255.0Hz with a minimum spacing of 0.1Hz. After selecting the CTCSS menu setting (RX-CTC or TX-CTC), enter the desired CTCSS code via the keyboard and then press [MENU] to confirm.
  • Page 79 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation code. After setting a non-standard DCS code, press the [LOCK] key to set it as a Positive or Negative code, or press the [SCAN] key to select OFF. After selecting the DCS menu setting (RX-DCS or TX-DCS), enter the desired DCS code from the keypad on the hand microphone, press [LOCK] to select the Positive or Negative code, and then press MENU to confirm.
  • Page 80 Advanced Operation screen will display D105I. Press [MENU] to confirm, and then press [EXIT] to return to standby.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before assuming your KG-XS20G is defective, please check the following list of pos- sible problems and solutions. The RESET option provided in the menu can be used to restore factory standard settings and programming, and will often solve issues.
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Cannot activate Scan Check if the scan group channel or Scan Add function is turned on. ▪ Cannot power on Check that the radio is properly wired and ground- ed to the vehicle. ▪ Check that the vehicle ignition switch is on. Transceiver automatically Check if your power source is below 11.5 volts.

  • Page 83: Technical Information

    Technical Information Technical Information Technical Information Technical Information Specifications Entire Radio Frequency Range RX: 400-470 MHz (UHF) RX: 136-174 MHz (VHF) TX: GMRS Frequencies Memory Channels Work Mode F2D / F3E Work Temperature -20°C~40°C / -4°F~104°F Antenna Impedance 50Ω Voltage 13.8VDC Weight 22.36oz / 634g...
  • Page 84 Technical Information Wide Band Narrow Band Receiver Wide Band Narrow Band Transmitter Adjacent Channel Inter-modulation ≤65dB ≤65dB ≤70dB ≤60dB Selectivity Adjacent Channel ≥70dB ≥60dB Modulation 16K F3E 11K F3E Power ≤60dB ≤60dB ≥70dB ≥70dB Spurious Spurious Response +1~3dB +1~3dB +1~3dB +1~3dB Audio Response Audio Response...

  • Page 85: Standard Ctcss And Dcs Tones

    The following is a list of the standard CTCSS and DCS tones supported by the KG-XS20G. Many FRS or GMRS radios display a number instead of a specific tone. The number to the left of the tone matches what is used by most manufacturers.
  • Page 86 Technical Information DCS codes ending in N are positive. Negative DCS codes end in I. The KG-XS20G includes 105 positive and 105 negative codes. D462N D627N D023N D074N D165N D261N D356N D464N D631N D025N D114N D172N D263N D364N D465N D632N...

  • Page 87: Default Gmrs Channels And Frequencies

    Technical Information Technical Information Default GMRS Channels and Frequencies Simplex Channels Name Frequency Power Name Frequency Power 001 GMRS-01 462.5625 012 GMRS-12 467.6625 RX Only 002 GMRS-02 462.5875 013 GMRS-13 467.6875 RX Only 003 GMRS-03 462.6125 014 GMRS-14 467.7125 RX Only 004 GMRS-04 462.6375 015 GMRS-15 462.5500 005 GMRS-05 462.6625...
  • Page 88 Technical Information Repeater Channels Name Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency Max Power RPT-15 462.5500 467.5500 20 Watts RPT-16 462.5750 467.5750 20 Watts RPT-17 462.6000 467.6000 20 Watts RPT-18 462.6250 467.6250 20 Watts RPT-19 462.6500 467.6500 20 Watts RPT-20 462.6750 467.6750 20 Watts RPT-21 462.7000 467.7000...
  • Page 89 Technical Information Technical Information NOAA Weather Channels Ch. Frequency Ch. Frequency 162.4000 162.5000 162.4250 162.5250 162.4500 162.5500 162.4750...
  • Page 90 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Switching Power USB Programming Mobile Omni-antenna Omni-antenna Supply (30A) Cable Speaker / Mic Directional-Antenna Clamps Install Strong Magnetic Mount Mount Shop Wouxun Accessories: www.buytwowayradios.com/accessories/by-radio-brand/wouxun-radio-accessories.html...
  • Page 91 Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Limited Warranty We warrant this product against defects in material and workmanship as follows: Radio and its original primary components for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Accessories (including battery, charger, belt clip, antenna and adapter) for a period of six (6) months from date of purchase.
  • Page 92 Limited Warranty transferable. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ENTIRE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EX- PRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANT- ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRAN- TY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATED TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

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