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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Wouxun KG-S84B portable business radio. Your feedback makes our products better. Please share your thoughts. feedback@buytwowayradios.com www.buytwowayradios.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 FCC Licensing Information ................8 Getting Started ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Feature Summary ....................9 What’s Included ...................10 Front Panel Guide ..................11 Right / Left Side Guide ................12 Dust and Water Protection ................13 Installing and Removing the Battery ............14 Charging the Battery ..................14 Antenna Information ..................16 Installing the Belt Clip .................17... - Page 3 Introducing the KG-S84B ................18 Power On/Off and Adjusting Volume ............18 Your First Transmit ..................19 Channels and Privacy Codes.................20 Channel Scan ....................21 Priority Channel Scan ..................22 Scan Mode ....................22 VOX ......................23 Squelch Level ....................24 Transmit Overtime Timer ................24 Timeout Timer Alert ..................24 Beep Tone .....................25...
- Page 4 Programmable Key Functions ..............26 Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Technical Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Specifications ....................34 Standard CTCSS and DCS Tones ...............36 Default Frequencies ..................38 Available Frequencies ..................39 Optional Accessories ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41 Limited Warranty ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42...
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Page 5: Safety Information
Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information The KG-S84B 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. - Page 6 Only the carry accessories supplied with this radio (such as the belt clip) should be used. Use of other accessories may exceed RF exposure guidelines. Notice ▪ These tips are important for safe operation of your KG-S84B radio and its accessories. If the transceiver does not function normally, please contact your dealer immediately. ▪...
- Page 7 Safety Information 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...
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Page 8: Fcc Licensing Information
DO NOT attempt to use the radio with a damaged antenna. FCC Licensing Information The Wouxun KG-S84B is FCC Part 90 type accepted for use on the business band. The KG-S84B operates on UHF business frequencies according to the Federal Com- munications Commission (FCC) Rules in the United States. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Feature Summary ▪ ▪ Up to 256 Custom Channels Superheterodyne Receiver ▪ ▪ Up to 16 Groups (16 Channels per Companding ▪ Group) Call ID ▪ ▪ 99 Business Frequencies Monitor Function ▪... -
Page 10: What's Included
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 battery pack Intelligent charger Belt clip Handstrap... -
Page 11: Front Panel Guide
Getting Started Getting Started Front Panel Guide Channel Knob Antenna Volume Knob Flashlight Top Key RX/TX LED (Green/Red) Speaker Microphone... -
Page 12: Right / Left Side Guide
Getting Started Right / Left Side Guide Transmit/PTT Key Earphone Jack Short Press: BATTERY 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 programming software. -
Page 13: Dust And Water Protection
Getting Started Dust and Water Protection The KG-S84B 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�... -
Page 14: Installing And Removing The Battery
Charging the Battery The KG-S84B 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. - Page 15 Getting Started Charging with the Desktop Charger The KG-S84B 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.
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Page 16: Antenna Information
Getting Started Charging with the USB-C Port The KG-S84B 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. -
Page 17: Installing The Belt Clip
Do not overtighten the screws. Programming Your Radio The KG-S84B includes many advanced features that are only available using the optional Wouxun programming software and cable. The software is available as a free download. The 2-pin Wouxun programming cable (PCO-001) is an optional accessory. -
Page 18: Operation
99 business frequencies that can be assigned to 16 channels in 16 groups, for a total of 256 customized channels. Read this chapter to learn the basics of using your new KG-S84B radio, such as select- ing a channel, transmitting and receiving, and scanning. -
Page 19: Your First Transmit
Your First Transmit Selecting a Channel When you power on your KG-S84B for the first time, the radio will announce the current channel group number, emit a short tone, and announce the current channel number. Turn the Channel Knob to navigate through the available channels for your licensed frequency(ies). -
Page 20: Channels And Privacy Codes
99 business frequencies and save them to a maximum of 256 custom channels with optional programming software. The KG-S84B can only transmit and receive on business frequencies in the UHF band. Privacy Codes The KG-S84B supports 50 CTCSS tones and 105 DCS code, for a total of 155 pri-... -
Page 21: Channel Scan
Channel Scan The KG-S84B 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 22: Priority Channel Scan
PF2 or TOP buttons through the programming software. Priority Channel Scan The KG-S84B 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. -
Page 23: Vox
Operation Operation TO: When a signal is detected, scanning stops. Scan will pause to wait for further activ- ity and will then resume if no operation is carried out within 5 seconds. Pressing PTT will transmit on the currently selected channel. CO: When a signal is detected, scanning stops and resumes immediately after the sig- nal is lost. -
Page 24: Squelch Level
When the transmission time exceeds the time set by the Transmit Overtime Timer, the unit will emit an error prompt and stop transmitting. The KG-S84B is set to time out the transmission after 60 seconds. It can be disabled or adjusted from 15 seconds to 900 seconds in 15 second increments through the programming software. -
Page 25: Beep Tone
10 seconds through the programming software. Beep Tone The KG-S84B will emit an audio prompt to alert the operator of a key press. It is en- abled by default and can be disabled through the programming software. -
Page 26: Compander
Audio may sound poor if one radio has the compander activated and others don’t. If the audio is poor when using the KG-S84B with radios from other brands, check the compander, as some brands enable companding by default. - Page 27 Operation Operation programming software. Default functions are pre-programmed into the radio out of the box. They can also be disabled or re-assigned via the programming software. Default Key Function Description ALARM Transmit alarm (page 30) PF1 Short BATTERY CHECK Battery status indicator (page 28) CALL Sends a call ID (page 29) PF1 Long...
- Page 28 3 Green Flashes - Fully charged 2 Green Flashes - 50% charged 1 Green Flash - 30% charged Red Flashes - Near depletion, recharge the battery. Flashlight The KG-S84B has a built-in LED flashlight at the top of the radio. It is assigned to...
- Page 29 [PF2] by default, but can be disabled or otherwise assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key using the programming software. Call The KG-S84B allows you to send the Call code set in the CALL-ID feature. It can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key using the programming software. Monitor The MONITOR function opens squelch on the current channel.
- Page 30 Group Up/Down The KG-S84B can be programmed with up to 16 groups, each containing 16 chan- nels. The radio is pre-programmed to use the 16 channel positions on Group 1 out- of-the box, but can be changed to another group using the GROUP UP and GROUP DOWN features.
- Page 31 Operation Operation an oscillating alarm for 8 seconds, then repeat. Press any key to deactivate the alarm.It is disabled by default, but can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key using the programming software. The radio can transmit an SOS alarm to other stations on the same channel. When SOS is activated, the radio will emit an oscillating alarm.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before assuming your KG-S84B is defective, please check the following list of possible problems and solutions. Problem Solution ▪ Receive indicator is on but Check volume level. ▪ no sound is heard. Disable CTCSS/DCS or be sure setting matches incoming transmission. - Page 33 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution ▪ Battery life lower than Be sure the charger indicates the battery is fully expected charged. ▪ The battery pack capacity will naturally diminish over a number of charge cycles. This is the case with all lithium batteries.
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Page 34: 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 7.94oz / 225g Size 4.53 × 2.14 × 1.36 (in) / 115 × 54.3 × 34.6 (mm) Dust/Waterproof IP65... - Page 35 Technical Information Technical Information Receiver Transmitter Adjacent Channel RF Carrier Power ≤60dB Selectivity Adjacent Channel ≥60dB Inter-modulation ≤65dB 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...
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Page 36: Standard Ctcss And Dcs Tones
The following is a list of the standard CTCSS and DCS tones supported by the KG-S84B. 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. - Page 37 Technical Information Technical Information DCS codes ending in N are positive. Negative DCS codes end in I. The KG-S84B includes 105 positive and 105 negative codes. D165N D261N D462N D627N D023N D074N D356N D464N D631N D025N D114N D172N D263N D364N...
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Page 38: Default Frequencies
Technical Information Default Frequencies The following channels are pre-programmed to default business frequencies. Channel Frequency CTCSS Tone Channel Frequency CTCSS Tone G1-1 464.5500 67.0 G1-9 464.5000 67.0 G1-2 467.9250 67.0 G1-10 467.7625 67.0 G1-3 461.0375 67.0 G1-11 467.8125 67.0 G1-4 461.0625 67.0 G1-12... -
Page 39: Available Frequencies
Technical Information Technical Information Available Frequencies The KG-S84B supports 99 business frequencies via programming software. Available Frequencies 451.1875 452.7625 457.5125 461.2375 462.7875 466.0375 466.2875 451.2375 452.8625 457.7625 461.2625 462.8375 462.8125 466.3125 451.2875 456.1875 457.8625 461.2875 462.8625 466.0625 466.3375 451.3375 456.2375 461.0375... - Page 40 Technical Information Available Frequencies 467.8375 467.8875 468.2125 468.4125 468.6125 469.5375 467.8500 467.9000 468.2625 468.4625 468.6625 469.5625 467.8625 467.9125 468.3125 468.5125 469.4875 467.8750 467.9250 468.3625 468.5625 469.5125...
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Page 41: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Shop Wouxun Accessories: www.buytwowayradios.com/accessories/by-radio-brand/wouxun-radio-accessories.html... -
Page 42: 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 43 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-S84B-2204-V3...
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