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Contents Safety Information ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8 FCC Licensing Information .................11 Getting Started ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Feature Summary ..................12 What’s Included ...................13 Front Panel Guide ..................14 Right / Left Side Guide ................15 Display Guide ....................16 Dust and Water Protection ................17 Installing and Removing the Battery ............18 Charging the Battery ..................18 Antenna Information ..................20 Installing the Belt Clip .................21...
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Introducing the KG-S86B ................22 Power On/Off and Adjusting Volume ............22 Your First Transmit ..................23 Channels and Privacy Codes.................24 Channel Scan ....................25 Priority Channel Scan ..................26 Compander ....................27 Programmable Key Functions ..............27 Menu Functions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 [01: SQUELCH] Squelch ................32 [02: TX-POWER] Output Power ..............32 [03: CH-DISP] Channel Display Mode ............32...
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[34: ID-DLY] ID-Delay ................45 [35: PTT-ID] Radio ID Setting ..............46 [36: RING] Ring Time ................46 [37: STARTUP] Power On Message ............47 [38: ST-MSG] Custom Power On Message ..........47 [39: TIMER] Stopwatch Timer ..............48 [40: RPT-TONE] Squelch Tone ..............48 [41: AUTOLOCK] Auto Lock ..............48 [42: LOCKMODE] Lock Mode ..............49 [43: PF1-SHRT] Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment ......49 [44: PF1-LONG] Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment ......50...
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[48: TOP-LONG] Top Key Long Press Assignment ........51 [49: VOLTAGE] Voltage ................52 [50: RESET] Factory Reset................52 Advanced Operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 53 DTMF Encoding ..................53 Setting Non-Standard CTCSS or DCS ............56 Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 59 Technical Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 61 Specifications ....................61 Standard CTCSS and DCS Tones ...............63 Default Frequencies ..................65 Available Frequencies ..................66 Optional Accessories �������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
Safety Information Safety Information The KG-S86B is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequency) energy, and you should exercise all safety precautions as are appropriate for this type of device. Please read the suggestions and warnings below before using the transceiver.
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Use of other accessories may exceed RF exposure guidelines. Notice ▪ These tips are important for safe operation of your KG-S86B radio and its accessories. If the transceiver does not function normally, please get in touch with your dealer immediately.
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Safety Information Caution Please read this manual before using the radio, 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...
DO NOT attempt to use the radio with a damaged antenna. FCC Licensing Information The Wouxun KG-S86B is FCC Part 90 type accepted for use on the business band. The KG-S86B operates on UHF business frequencies according to the Federal Com- munications Commission (FCC) Rules in the United States.
Getting Started Getting Started 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 or damaged, please contact your dealer. Transceiver High gain antenna Lithium-ion batterypack Intelligent charger Beltclip...
Getting Started Front Panel Guide Antenna Channel Knob Volume Knob Flashlight Top Key RX/TX LED (Green/Red) Speaker Microphone Display Up Key Menu/Enter Exit/Cancel 4 Key Keypad Down Key...
Getting Started Getting Started Right / Left Side Guide Transmit/PTT Key Earphone Jack Short Press: BACKLIGHT Long Press: SCAN Short Press: FLASHLIGHT USB Charging Port Long Press: MONITOR Note: Defaults are shown for PF1 / PF2. These buttons can be assigned different functions in the menu.
Getting Started Display Guide Narrowband Indicator Battery Save Keypad Lockout CTCSS/DCS Battery Voltage Current Channel Channel Number DT/QT Signal Strength Indicator TX Power...
Getting Started Dust and Water Protection The KG-S86B is waterproof to IP65 standards. It is dust resistant and rated to with- stand any ingress of solid objects. It can withstand direct jets of water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against the enclosure for a limited period. This radio is dust and waterproof only while the battery is properly installed and locked in place with no gaps and all ports are completely sealed with their port covers�...
Charging the Battery The KG-S86B features two charging options for the battery pack. It can be charged using the included desktop charger or the built-in USB-C port on the side of the radio.
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Getting Started Charging with the Desktop Charger The KG-S86B includes an intelligent desktop charger. It can charge the battery pack with or without the radio attached. 1. Insert the AC plug into an available 100~240v outlet. The LED light on the charger base will flash red for 2-3 seconds.
Getting Started Charging with the USB-C Port The KG-S86B can charge the battery from the USB-C charging port on the side of the radio using an optional USB-C cable (not included). The battery pack can be fully charged with a USB cable connected to a USB to AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet or a to a USB port in a vehicle, power bank or computer.
Getting Started Getting Started Warning: To avoid injury, DO NOT attempt to operate your radio if the antenna is damaged or defective. DO NOT attempt to operate your radio without an antenna connected to the radio. Transmitting without an antenna or a correctly tuned antenna directly and properly connected to the radio may damage the radio and void the warranty.
99 business frequencies that can be assigned to a total of 400 customized channels. Read this chapter to learn the basics of using your new KG-S86B radio, such as select- ing a channel, transmitting and receiving, and scanning.
Your First Transmit Selecting a Channel When you power on your KG-S86B for the first time, the radio will emit a short tone and will be ready to transmit and receive on the current channel. Turn the Channel Knob to navigate through the available channels for your licensed frequency(ies).
The KG-S86B can only transmit and receive on business frequencies in the UHF band. Privacy Codes The KG-S86B supports 50 CTCSS tones and 105 DCS codes, for a total of 155 pri- vacy tones and codes. To successfully communicate between your stations or members...
Channel Scan The KG-S86B has a channel scan feature, which is assigned to the [PF1] key by default. To activate Channel Scan, press and hold the [PF1] key for two seconds or until you hear “Scan Begin”. The radio will scan each channel for activity, starting from the cur- rent channel.
(page 49-51). Priority Channel Scan The KG-S86B supports Priority Channel Scanning. With this feature a priority chan- nel 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 concerned with a single channel.
Audio may sound poor if one radio has the compander activated and others don’t. If the audio is poor when using the KG-S86B with radios from other brands, check the compander, as some brands enable companding by default.
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Operation side of the radio below the PTT key. It also has a programmable [TOP] key. Each key can perform two different functions, one activated with a short press and one with a long press. These functions can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] and [TOP] buttons from the menu (pp.
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(pp. 49-51). Flashlight The KG-S86B has a built-in LED flashlight at the top of the radio. It is assigned to a short press of the [PF2] key by default, but can be disabled or otherwise assigned to the...
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Operation Call The KG-S86B allows you to send the Call code set in the CALL-ID menu option (page 42). It can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key using the menu (pp. 49-51). Monitor The MONITOR function opens squelch on the current channel. This is useful when listening for weak transmissions.
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Operation Operation Alarm The radio features an alarm function with a Call ID code. When activated, the radio will emit an oscillating alarm and transmit a Call ID code plus the numbers “110” on the active channel for 5 seconds, after which the alarm will repeat. Press any key to deactivate the alarm.
Menu Functions Menu Functions [01: SQUELCH] Squelch Function: The squelch function mutes the speaker when no signal is detected. Adjusting the squelch sensitivity allows you to control how strong of a signal is required in order to unmute the speaker. Selecting a lower number will allow weaker signals to be heard, higher numbers require a stronger signal.
Menu Functions Menu Functions Function: Changes the way the the channel is displayed. Options: CH-NAME/CH-FREQ/CH-NUM Default: CH-NAME CH-NAME: Channel Mode. Displays the channel name (Example: WAREHS) CH-FREQ: Channel Mode. Displays the channel frequency (Example: 464.5500) CH-NUM: Channel Mode. Displays the channel number (Example: CH-001) [04: BACK-LT] Active Backlight Function: Sets the timeout of the LCD display backlight while the radio is in standby.
Menu Functions Default: ON [06: 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. Options: OFF/50 CTCSS Tones Default: 67.0 [07: RX-DCS] Receive DCS Code Function: Sets the receiving DCS code for the selected channel.
Menu Functions Menu Functions Options: OFF/50 CTCSS Tones Default: 67.0 [09: TX-DCS] Transmit DCS Code Function: Sets the transmitting DCS code for the selected channel. Short press the [PF2] key to choose DCS+ or DCS- codes. Use the arrow keys to select your preferred code and then MENU to confirm.
Menu Functions nal is lost. Pressing PTT will transmit on the currently selected channel. SE: When a signal is detected, scanning stops. Pressing PTT will transmit on the chan- nel where the signal was detected. [11: SCAN-QT] Tone Scanning Compatibility Check Function: Determines if the incoming transmissions are filtered by CTCSS/DCS tones during scan mode.
Menu Functions Menu Functions will be scanned more frequently. Read the “Channel Scan” section on page 25 to learn more. Options: ON/OFF Default: OFF [14: PRI-CH] Priority Channel Function: Selects the priority channel. This is used during scanning when the Priority Scan (menu option 16) feature is enabled.
Menu Functions the [UP]/[DOWN] arrow keys to scan in a different direction. Short press the [PF2] side key to toggle between standard CTCSS, positive DCS, and negative DCS tone list. [16: 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.
Menu Functions Menu Functions Options: OFF/1-9 (level) Default: OFF [18: VOX-DLY] VOX Delay Function: Sets the number of seconds to delay turning off transmit after the VOX func- tion no longer detects audio. Options: OFF/1-5 (seconds) Default: 1S [19: 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.
Menu Functions flashes to indicate an alarm. The alarm can be set to a maximum time limit of 10 seconds and indicates the amount of time prior to the Transmit Overtime Timer expiring that the warning will begin. Options: OFF/1S-10S Default: OFF [21: ROGER] Roger Beep Function: Enables an audible roger beep prompt during transmission.
Menu Functions Menu Functions [23: VOICE] Voice Guide Function: Enable or disable voice prompts. Options: OFF/ON Default: ON [24: 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 [25: COMPAND] Voice Compander...
Menu Functions [26: CALL-ID] Caller ID Function: Sets a Selective Group Call code to the current channel. Selective Call Codes are 3 to 6 digits. Call Codes can be set up through the programming soft- ware. Options: 1-20 Groups Default: 1 [27: CH-NAME] Channel Name Function: Allows you to edit the name for the currently active channel.
Menu Functions Menu Functions [28: CH-ADD] Add Memory Channel Function: Adds a channel to the memory channel list. Options: None Default: None [29: CH-DEL] Delete Memory Channel Function: Deletes a channel from the memory channel list. Options: None Default: None [30: SP-MUTE] Speaker Mute Function: Selects the method to filter transmissions received on the current channel.
Menu Functions tone of the current radio ID (followed by a # sign). QT+DT: Transmissions will be filtered by both CTCSS/DCS tones AND a DTMF tone of the current radio ID (followed by a # sign). [31: SIDETONE] Sidetone Setting Function: Determines when DTMF tones transmitted by the radio are heard from the speaker.
Menu Functions Menu Functions 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- quency you’ve selected by pressing the [PF2] key on the side of the radio.
Menu Functions transmission. It is ignored when PTT-ID is set to EOT (end of transmis- sion). Options: 100~3000ms Default: 1000ms [35: PTT-ID] Radio ID Setting Function: Determines if the radio will send its Radio ID during transmit, and at what point it will be sent.
Menu Functions Menu Functions Default: 5S [37: STARTUP] Power On Message Function: Select the item displayed when the radio is powered on. Options: MESSAGE/VOLTAGE Default: MESSAGE MESSAGE: Customized Message VOLTAGE: Battery voltage [38: ST-MSG] Custom Power On Message Function: Allows you to customize the Power On Message. To edit the message, press [MENU] and choose the ST-MSG option.
Menu Functions Default: None [39: TIMER] Stopwatch Timer Function: Activates the timer feature. If ON, activate the timer by short pressing [EXIT] in standby mode. Press [MENU] to stop the timer. Press the [EXIT], [UP] or [DOWN] keys to exit the timer. Options: ON/OFF Default: OFF [40: RPT-TONE] Squelch Tone...
Menu Functions Menu Functions Options: OFF/10-60S Default: OFF Note: To unlock the radio, hold the [EXIT] key for 2 seconds. [42: LOCKMODE] Lock Mode Function: Select which keys are disabled when the radio is locked. Options: KEY/KEY+PTT/KEY+ENC/ALL Default: KEY KEY: Locks the front keypad and [PF1] and [PF2] side keys. KEY+PTT: Locks the front keypad, [PF1], [PF2] and [TOP] keys, and [PTT].
Menu Functions CH-DISP/ALARM/SOS/OFF Default: BACK-LT [44: PF1-LONG] Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment Function: Assigns a function to the [PF1] side key. A function is assigned to a long button press. Options: SCAN/BACK-LT/VOX/TXPOWER/CALL/FLASHLT/MONITOR/ CH-DISP/ALARM/SOS/OFF Default: SCAN [45: PF2-SHRT] Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment Function: Assigns a function to the [PF2] side key.
Menu Functions Menu Functions Function: Assigns a function to the [PF2] side key. A function is assigned to a long button press. Options: SCAN/BACK-LT/VOX/TXPOWER/CALL/FLASHLT/MONITOR/ CH-DISP/ALARM/SOS/OFF Default: MONITOR [47: TOP-SHRT] Top Key Short Press Assignment Function: Assigns a function to the [TOP] key. A function is assigned to a short button press.
Menu Functions Default: OFF [49: VOLTAGE] Voltage Function: Displays the current battery voltage. Options: None Default: None [50: RESET] Factory Reset Function: Resets the transceiver to factory defaults. Options: VFO/ALL Default: VFO VFO: Resets function settings to factory defaults but retains channel parameters. ALL: Resets all of the function settings and channel parameters to factory defaults.
Sending a Radio ID The KG-S86B is capable of automatically sending a radio ID number using DTMF functionality. When activated, the radio ID will be sent during a transmission. When the radio ID is transmitted, radios capable of displaying a radio ID will typically show the ID number on the display while receiving the transmission.
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(page 45). This delay time can be set to one of 30 levels in 100ms increments. Calling a specific radio using an ID The KG-S86B also supports the ability to call another radio directly, using its Radio ID. To enable this function, you must activate and configure all radios in your fleet to...
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55) to send the pre-programmed radio ID that you are calling. Once a KG-S86B receives a DTMF signal matching its radio ID, it will play a ring sound and then open the speaker to allow the incoming transmission to be heard. The length of the ring sound can be set using the RING option in the programming soft- ware.
This is not often used in the United States and is more common in Europe. The KG-S86B supports this functionality. Use the ALERT menu option (page 44) to select the specific hertz of the tone that is needed (1750Hz is most common and is the default).
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100.5 using your computer keyboard and press return. How to Set Non-Standard DCS The KG-S86B supports non-standard DCS codes ranging from 000-766, except any code with the digit 8 or 9. For example, 680.719 is not a legitimate non-standard DCS code.
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Advanced Operation column. Highlight the current code, press the backspace key to remove it, enter D105N using your computer keyboard and press return. Example 2: Set the receive DCS as D105I In the programming software, select the desired channel row and choose the RX-DCS column.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before assuming your KG-S86B is defective, please check the following list of possi- ble 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.
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Troubleshooting Problem Solution ▪ Cannot power on Check that the battery pack is attached correctly. ▪ Check that the battery pack is fully charged. ▪ Battery life lower than Be sure the charger indicates the battery is fully expected charged. ▪...
Technical Information Technical Information Technical Information Technical Information Specifications Entire Radio Frequency Range TX: 450-470 MHz / RX: 400-480 MHz (UHF) Memory Channels Frequency Stability ±2.5 PPM Work Temperature -30°C~+60°C / -22°F~140°F Antenna Impedance 50Ω Power Supply 7.4VDC Weight 8.32oz / 236g Size 4.53 ×...
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Technical Information Receiver Transmitter Adjacent Channel RF Carrier Power ≤60dB Selectivity Adjacent Channel ≥60dB ≤65dB Inter-modulation Power ≤84dB Spurious ≤-30dBm Resistance +1~3dB +3dB Audio Response Audio Modulation (0.3~3KHz) (0.3~2.55KHz) Audio Distortion ≤5% Max Frequency ±2.5KHz Offset Output Power 500mW ±2.5ppm Frequency Stability 0.16μV Sensitivity...
The following is a list of the standard CTCSS and DCS tones supported by the KG-S86B. Many radios display a number instead of a specific tone. The number to the left of the tone matches what is used by some manufacturers.
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Technical Information DCS codes ending in N are positive. Negative DCS codes end in I. The KG-S86B includes 105 positive and 105 negative codes. D462N D627N D023N D074N D165N D261N D356N D464N D631N D025N D114N D172N D263N D364N D465N D632N...
Technical Information Technical Information Default Frequencies The following channels are pre-programmed to default business frequencies. Channel Frequency CTCSS Tone Channel Frequency CTCSS Tone CH-01 464.5500 67.0 CH-09 464.5000 67.0 CH-02 467.9250 67.0 CH-10 467.7625 67.0 CH-03 461.0375 67.0 CH-11 467.8125 67.0 CH-04 461.0625...
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.
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This warranty is valid only within the United States of America. Note: Product features, specifications and warranty terms are subject to revision by the manufacturer without notice. We are not responsible for unintentional errors or omis- sions on product packaging. Version: KG-S86B-2204-V3...
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