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Wouxun KG-XS20H Manual

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Wouxun KG-XS20H mobile Amateur 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 Amateur Radio and the KG-XS20H ........27 Power On/Off ....................28 Adjusting Volume ..................28 Your First Transmit ..................28 Dual Display: Using Areas “A” and “B” ............29 Channel and Frequency Modes ..............32 Channels and Privacy Codes.................34 Using Repeaters ....................34...
  • Page 4 Function Keys .....................44 Programmable Function Keys ..............46 Stopwatch Timer ..................53 Menu Functions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54 [01: SQL] Squelch ..................54 [02: TX-POWER] Output Power ..............54 [03: W/N] Bandwidth ..................55 [04: THEME] Display Theme ..............55 [05: BRT-ACTV] Active Brightness ............55 [06: BRT-STBY] Standby Brightness ............56 [07: WX-ALERT] Weather Alert ..............56 [08: BAT-SAVE] Battery Saver..............56 [09: RX-CTCSS] Receive CTCSS Tone .............57...
  • Page 5 [11: RX-DCS] Receive DCS Code ..............57 [12: TX-DCS] Transmit DCS Code ............58 [13: SHIFT] Frequency Shift Direction ............58 [14: OFFSET] Offset Frequency ..............58 [15: BACK-LT] Backlight Timeout .............59 [16: SCANMODE] Scan Mode ..............59 [17: SCANGRP-A] Scan Group A .............60 [18: SCANGRP-B] Scan Group B ..............60 [19: PRI-SCAN] Priority Scan ..............61 [20: PRI-CH] Priority Channel ..............61 [21: SCAN-ADD] Scan Add / Delete ............62...
  • Page 6 [25: ROGER] Roger Beep ................63 [26: TOT] Transmit Overtime Timer ............64 [27: TOA] Transmit Overtime Alarm ............64 [28: VOX] Voice Activated Transmit ............65 [29: VOICE] Voice Guide ................65 [30: BEEP] Button Beeps ................65 [31: BUSYLOCK] Busy Channel Lockout ..........66 [32: PF1-SHRT] Front Panel Key PF1 Short Press Assignment ....66 [33: PF1-LONG] Front Panel Key PF1 Long Press Assignment ....66 [34: PF2-SHRT] Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment ......67 [35: PF2-LONG] Side Key PF2 Long Press Assignment ......67...
  • Page 7 [39: WORKMODE] Work Mode ...............69 [40: CH-NAME] Channel Name ..............70 [41: CH-ADD] Add Memory Channel ............70 [42: CH-DEL] Delete Memory Channel ............71 [43: SCRAMBLE] Scrambler ..............71 [44: COMPAND] Compander ..............71 [45: SP-MUTE] Speaker Mute ..............72 [46: RPT-SET] Repeater Mode ..............72 [47: RPT-SPK] Repeater Speaker Setting ...........73 [48: RPT-PTT] Repeater PTT Setting ............73 [49: ANI-SW] ANI-SW ................74...
  • Page 8 [53: PTT-DLY] PTT-Delay ...............75 [54: PTT-ID] PTT-ID................76 [55: RING] Ring Time ................76 [56: CALLCODE] Call Code ..............77 [57: RPT-TONE] Repeater Tone ..............77 [58: TIMER] Stopwatch Timer ..............77 [59: AUTOLOCK] Auto Lock ..............78 [60: SPK-SET] Speaker Setting ..............78 [61: RADIOMEM] FM Radio Memory .............78 [62: RESET] Factory Reset................79 Advanced Operation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 9 DTMF Encoding ..................88 Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 93 Technical Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 95 Specifications ....................95 Standard CTCSS and DCS Tones ...............97 NOAA Weather Channels ................99 Optional Accessories ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 100 Limited Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 101...

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information The KG-XS20H 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-XS20H mobile radio and its accessories. If they do not function normal- ly, please get in touch with your dealer immediately. ▪...

  • Page 13: Fcc Compliance

    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-XS20H is FCC approved for use on the Amateur Radio Service. The KG-XS20H operates on Amateur Radio Service (HAM) 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-XS20H includes a 12V vehicle power adapter for use as an alternative to the hardwire installation. Note: The KG-XS20H 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-XS20H has an RJ45 data port on the rear panel of the unit for use with the optional Wouxun Mobile Radio USB Programming Cable (PCO-003). To access the data port, loosen the two screws and remove the protective cover.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Feature Summary ▪ ▪ Tri Band Transmit (2m/1.25m/70cm) Split CTCSS/DCS Tone Support ▪ ▪ Up to 20 Watts Output Power CTCSS/DCS Tone Scan ▪ ▪ NOAA Weather Mode Channel Scan ▪ ▪ NOAA Weather Alerts Priority Channel Scanning ▪...
  • Page 23 Getting Started Getting Started ▪ ▪ Night Mode Function Multiple Speaker Output Settings ▪ ▪ DTMF Hand Microphone with Stopwatch Timer ▪ Speaker, TX/RX Indicator and Vol- English Voice Guide ▪ ume Control Single Tone Pulse Frequency ▪ ▪ Receive (RX) Frequency Range: Minimum Operating Voltage Settings ▪...

  • Page 24: Front Panel Guide

    Getting Started Front Panel Guide BAND MENU MODE EXIT 1. Band Key (Page 30) 8. Exit / Cancel Key 2. Volume Knob 9. Menu / Enter Key 3. Mode Key (Page 32) 10. On / Off Button 4. TDR Key (Page 30) 11.

  • Page 25: Lcd Guide

    Getting Started Getting Started LCD Guide Battery Save Keypad Lock Battery Voltage Night Mode Talk Around Weather Alert FM Radio Weather Radio Last Active Area Cross Band Repeat CTCSS/DCS W/N bandwidth A Area Channel Number Primary Area Status TX Power Reverse Frequency Scrambler Repeater Channel...

  • 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 30) Wide/Narrow Bandwidth menu hotkey Power menu hotkey MAIN MENU...

  • Page 27: Operation

    10 years. The KG-XS20H was designed to allow you to take advantage of all that ham radio has to offer and more. This fully configurable, tri band radio is built to transmit on amateur frequencies on the 1.25 meter, 2 meter, and 70cm ham bands, supporting both simplex...

  • Page 28: Power On/Off

    Your First Transmit Selecting a Channel When you power on your KG-XS20H for the first time, the display will likely show “2m Call” in the center with “001” on the right side. 2m Call is the name of the cur- rently selected channel.

  • Page 29: Dual Display: Using Areas "A" And "B

    PTT when finished. Dual Display: Using Areas “A” and “B” The KG-XS20H is two radios in one! The dual display function allows you to moni- tor two channels at the same time. While this may sound complex, the KG-XS20H is designed to make this powerful feature easy to use.
  • Page 30 Turning the Dual Display On and Off The dual display is off by default on the KG-XS20H. Instead of a frequency or channel name, the text “KG-XS20H” will be displayed in the inactive area when the dual display is off.
  • Page 31 Operation Operation Area “A” on and Area “B” off, pressing [BAND] or [MAIN] would turn on Area “B” and turn off Area “A”. Important! When the A or B area of the screen displays an “ ” icon, it indicates that area is the Primary side and the other area is the secondary side.

  • Page 32: Channel And Frequency Modes

    Operation Channel and Frequency Modes The KG-XS20H supports tuning frequencies via two methods: channel and frequency modes. The [MODE] button switches between channel and frequency modes. In channel mode, frequencies that have been saved can be selected from the channel list.
  • Page 33 Operation Operation The KG-XS20H only transmits in the amateur radio bands. All other available frequen- cies entered in Frequency mode or via the programming software are receive only. The WORKMODE menu option (page 69) allows you to switch between Channel and Frequency modes.

  • Page 34: Channels And Privacy Codes

    The KG-XS20H supports 999 customizable memory channels. Channels can be added, deleted or reordered via the PC programming software. Using Repeaters The KG-XS20H is designed to be used with repeaters. The channels can be fully pro- grammed with repeater offsets and split tones.
  • Page 35 Operation Operation What is a Repeater? In basic terms, a repeater is a device that is used to increase the range of two way radios. Repeaters will receive a transmission on one frequency and simultaneously rebroadcast that transmission on a different frequency. Repeaters are often set up in a fixed location and connected to an antenna that is mounted at a higher elevation to provide better range than is normally available with radio-to-radio (simplex) communications.

  • Page 36: Priority Channel Scan

    66-67). Priority Channel Scan The KG-XS20H 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 37 (page 62). Scanning CTCSS / DCS Codes The KG-XS20H 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 TONE-...
  • Page 38 Operation The scan will begin when a signal is received. The scan will stop when the signal ends and resume from where it left off the next time the signal is received, until it identifies the correct tone. Use the [UP]/[DOWN] arrow keys to scan in a different direction. Use the [PF2] side key to toggle between scanning the standard CTCSS, positive DCS, and negative DCS tone list.

  • Page 39: Noaa Weather Mode

    Operation Operation NOAA Weather Mode NOAA Weather Mode allows you to quickly access weather information from a local NOAA broadcast station. To activate NOAA Weather Mode, hold down the [BAND] key for 2 seconds. The dis- play will change to show a NOAA broadcast station frequency starting with 162 MHz and a rain cloud icon will appear above it to indicate the radio is in Weather Mode.
  • Page 40 The weather scan is only available in Weather Mode. Weather Alert The KG-XS20H features a Weather Alert option (page 56). The Weather Alert monitors the currently selected weather frequency for a 1050Hz subaudible tone that indicates a weather warning or alert has been issued.

  • Page 41: Key Lock

    Area A. Key Lock The buttons on the KG-XS20H 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. The Channel knob will also be disabled.
  • Page 42 Operation To disable the Key Lock, press and hold the [#LOCK] key for two seconds. The key icon will disappear from the top of the display. The buttons should now be enabled. Keypad Hotkeys The keypad on the hand speaker microphone features hotkeys for faster access to the first nine menu options.
  • Page 43 Operation Operation Hotkey Function/Menu Item BRT-S Standby Brightness menu function (page 56) W-ALT Weather Alert menu function (page 56) SAVE Battery Saver menu function (page 56) CTCSS Receive CTCSS Tone menu function (page 57) Note For instant access to any menu option while in the menu, simply enter the number of the menu option into the keypad.

  • Page 44: Function Keys

    Operation Function Keys The KG-XS20H 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 45 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 29) Long Press: Switches single and dual display (page 30) MENU Enter menu, select options and save to the radio *SCAN...

  • Page 46: Programmable Function Keys

    Operation Programmable Function Keys The KG-XS20H 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 microphone port and the display. The [PF2] key is located on the left side of the hand microphone below the PTT key.
  • Page 47 Operation Operation Short Press Long Press Function Description WEATHER Activate Weather Mode (page 39) MONI Monitor channel (page 51) FM-RADIO Activate FM Radio (page 51) Transmit SOS (page 49) ALARM Transmit alarm (page 49) SCAN Activate channel scan (page 36) Toggle single/dual display (page 52) NIGHT Activate Night Mode (page 52)
  • Page 48 Operation 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” the repeater. This feature is useful when the repeater is nearly out of range, is not operational, or if you are in range of other stations and would prefer to contact them via simplex.
  • Page 49 Operation Operation the menu (pp. 66-67). Available in Channel Modes only. 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. After 2 seconds, the radio will transmit the alarm.
  • Page 50 Secondary Frequency PTT The KG-XS20H 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 51 Operation FM Radio The KG-XS20H features a 76-108MHz commercial broadcast FM Radio. To access the FM Radio, it must first be assigned to the [PF1] or [PF2] key (pp. 66-67). When active, the current FM radio frequency will appear near the top of the display above Area A.

  • Page 52: Night Mode

    66-67) or via the programming software. Night Mode The KG-XS20H has a feature called NIGHT mode. When Night Mode is activated, the Active Brightness (BRT-ACTV) and Standby Brightness (BRT-STBY) values are reduced by 50%, and an icon of a moon is shown in the top icon area of the display to indicate that Night Mode is active.

  • Page 53: Stopwatch Timer

    Operation Stopwatch Timer The KG-XS20H has a built-in stopwatch timer. It can be enabled using the TIMER menu option (page 77). Once enabled, Press [#LOCK] on the radio to activate the timer. Press any key or turn the channel knob to stop the timer. When stopped, press [#LOCK] to clear and restart the timer, or press any key to deactivate the timer and return to standby mode.

  • Page 54: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions Menu Functions [01: SQL] 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.

  • Page 55: [03: W/N] Bandwidth

    Menu Functions Menu Functions [03: W/N] Bandwidth Function: Sets the bandwidth for the current channel. Options: WIDE/NARROW Default: (Varies by channel) [04: THEME] Display Theme Function: Sets the theme of the LCD display to one of 4 display themes. Options: WHITE-1/WHITE-2/BLACK-1/BLACK-2 Default: BLACK-2 [05: BRT-ACTV] Active Brightness Function: Sets the brightness of the LCD display backlight while the radio is transmit-...

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

    Menu Functions [06: BRT-STBY] Standby Brightness Function: Sets the brightness of the LCD display backlight while the radio is in stand- by. There are 10 brightness levels from lowest (1) to highest (10). The back- light can also be turned off. Options: OFF/1-10 Default: 3 [07: WX-ALERT] Weather Alert...

  • Page 57: [09: Rx-Ctcss] Receive Ctcss Tone

    Menu Functions Menu Functions Default: OFF [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. Options: OFF/50 CTCSS Tones Default: OFF [10: TX-CTCSS] Transmit CTCSS Tone Function: Sets the transmitting CTCSS tone for the selected channel.

  • Page 58: [12: Tx-Dcs] Transmit Dcs Code

    Menu Functions Default: OFF [12: TX-DCS] Transmit DCS Code Function: Sets the transmitting 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 [13: SHIFT] Frequency Shift Direction Function: Allows you to adjust the direction of the offset frequency set in Menu Option 14 (page 58) .

  • Page 59: [15: Back-Lt] Backlight Timeout

    Menu Functions Menu Functions ting to a repeater. If Shift is set to + or -, the MHz specified by Offset will be added to or subtracted from the active frequency when PTT is pressed to determine the transmit frequency. For example, if the current frequency is 442.000 MHz with SHIFT set to ‘+’...

  • Page 60: [17: Scangrp-A] Scan Group A

    Menu Functions 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. CO: When a signal is detected, scanning stops and resumes immediately after the sig- nal is lost.

  • Page 61: [19: Pri-Scan] Priority Scan

    Menu Functions Menu Functions When a group number is selected, only channels in that group will be scanned when the Scan feature is activated. Options: ALL/1-10 Default: ALL [19: PRI-SCAN] Priority Scan Function: Activates scanning of the Priority Channel. During scan, the priority channel will be scanned more frequently.

  • Page 62: [21: Scan-Add] Scan Add / Delete

    Menu Functions [21: SCAN-ADD] Scan Add / Delete Function: Add or remove a channel to/from the list of channels to scan. Not available in Frequency Mode. Options: ON/OFF Default: ON [22: TONESCAN] CTCSS/DCS Scanning Function: Scans the incoming signal for CTCSS or DCS tones to identify or confirm the correct tone.

  • Page 63: [24: Step] Frequency Step

    Menu Functions Menu Functions a CTCSS/DCS scan. Options: RX/TX/RX+TX Default: RX RX: Saves the scanned tone to the RX-CTCSS/DCS setting TX: Saves the scanned tone to the TX-CTCSS/DCS setting. RX/TX: Saves the scanned tone to both. [24: STEP] Frequency Step Function: Allows you to adjust the steps between frequencies.

  • Page 64: [26: Tot] Transmit Overtime Timer

    Menu Functions EOT: Sets the roger beep at the end of transmission BOTH: Sets the roger beep at the beginning and end of transmission [26: 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 65: [28: Vox] Voice Activated Transmit

    Menu Functions Menu Functions [28: 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. VOX gain levels of 1-10 are provided to allow you to adjust the voice detection sensitivity.

  • Page 66: [31: Busylock] Busy Channel Lockout

    Menu Functions [31: 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 [32: PF1-SHRT] Front Panel Key PF1 Short Press Assignment Function: Assigns a function to the [PF1] front panel key.

  • Page 67: [34: Pf2-Shrt] Side Key Pf2 Short Press Assignment

    Menu Functions Menu Functions TALK-A/WEATHER/MONI/FM-RADIO/SOS/ALARM/SCAN/SE- LEC CALL/FRQ2-PTT Default: MONI [34: 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. Options: UNDEF/TDR/NIGHT/BRT/DCS-SCAN/CTC-SCAN/REVERSE/ TALK-A/WEATHER/MONI/FM-RADIO/SOS/ALARM/SCAN Default: FM-RADIO [35: PF2-LONG] Side Key PF2 Long Press Assignment Function: Assigns a function to the [PF2] side key.

  • Page 68: [36: Smuteset] Secondary Area Mute Setting

    Menu Functions [36: 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 Primary area.

  • Page 69: [38: B-Mute] B Area Mute Setting

    CH-NAME: Channel Mode. Displays the channel name (Example: 2m-Call) FREQ: Frequency Mode. Allows directly tuning any frequency in the wide receive range of the KG-XS20H. CH-NUM: Channel Mode. Displays the channel number (Example: CH-001) CH-FREQ: Channel Mode. Displays the channel frequency (Example: 146.52000)

  • Page 70: [40: Ch-Name] Channel Name

    Menu Functions [40: 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 71: [42: Ch-Del] Delete Memory Channel

    Menu Functions Menu Functions [42: CH-DEL] Delete Memory Channel Function: Deletes a channel from the memory channel list. Options: None Default: None [43: SCRAMBLE] Scrambler Function: Activating this function will scramble/descramble signals using one of 8 supported protocols. Options: OFF/SCRAM 1-8 Default: OFF [44: COMPAND] Compander Function: The compander minimizes noise.

  • Page 72: [45: Sp-Mute] Speaker Mute

    [46: RPT-SET] Repeater Mode Function: Set the type of repeater function when enabled as a cross band repeater. Re- quires the KG-XS20H to be in cross-band repeater mode for this to function. See page 85 for more information. Options: X-DIRPT/X-TWRPT...

  • Page 73: [47: Rpt-Spk] Repeater Speaker Setting

    [47: RPT-SPK] Repeater Speaker Setting Function: When the KG-XS20H is configured as a cross-band repeater, enabling this option will unmute the speaker. This will allow you to hear any cross-band repeater activity.

  • Page 74: [49: Ani-Sw] Ani-Sw

    Menu Functions [49: ANI-SW] ANI-SW Function: When activated, the radio will transmit the 3-6 digit Caller ID specified in menu option 50 (page 74). Options: ON/OFF Default: OFF [50: 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 75: [52: Alert] Tone Alert

    Menu Functions Menu Functions be heard by other radios. Options: OFF/DT-ST/ANI-ST/DT+ANI Default: DT-ST DT-ST: Only non-radio ID tones will be heard through the speaker. ANI-ST: Only radio ID tones will be heard through the speaker. Tones entered manu- ally from the keypad will not be heard. DT+ANI: All tones transmitted will be heard from the speaker [52: ALERT] Tone Alert Function: Activates the tone alert.

  • Page 76: [54: Ptt-Id] Ptt-Id

    Menu Functions time can be set to one of 30 levels in 100ms increments. Options: 100~3000ms Default: 300ms [54: 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 [55: RING] Ring Time...

  • Page 77: [56: Callcode] Call Code

    Menu Functions Menu Functions [56: CALLCODE] Call Code Function: Selects the currently active call group. Tones for 20 call groups can be set up through the programming software. Selectable: 1-20 Groups Default: None [57: RPT-TONE] Repeater Tone Function: Enables or disables the squelch tail sent to the receiving radio at the end of a transmission.

  • Page 78: [59: Autolock] Auto Lock

    Menu Functions [59: AUTOLOCK] Auto Lock Function: Automatically locks the keypad after 15 seconds. Options: OFF/ON Default: OFF Note: To unlock the radio, hold the [#LOCK] key for 2 seconds. [60: SPK-SET] Speaker Setting Function: Selects which speaker emits audio. Options: SPK1/SPK2/SPK1+2 Default: SPK1 SPK1: Radio Speaker...

  • Page 79: [62: Reset] Factory Reset

    Menu Functions Menu Functions Note: To access the FM Radio, Press [PF2] on the side of the hand microphone. To store an FM radio station, press [SCAN] to scan stations. Once the desired station is found, press [MENU], go to RADIOMEM and press [MENU] to activate the radio storage function.

  • Page 80: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Setting Non-Standard CTCSS or DCS How to Set Non-Standard CTCSS The KG-XS20H 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 81 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 82: Adding And Removing Channels

    Adding and Removing Channels The KG-XS20H allows you to add and delete channels directly from the keypad of the radio using the CH-ADD and CH-DEL options in the menu. New channels can be created from scratch in Frequency mode or cloned from existing channels in Channel mode.
  • Page 83 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 3. Press [MENU] + [4] + [1] to enter the CH-ADD function. 4. Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select an available channel number, then press [MENU] to save it and return to standby mode. Channels that are unassigned or available to program will be white in color.
  • Page 84 Advanced Operation 3. Update any settings that you would like applied to the channel by updating the menu options. 4. Once the frequency is working as desired, save the new channel by pressing [MENU] + [4] + [1] to enter the CH-ADD function. 5.

  • Page 85: Cross Band Repeat

    Cross Band Repeat The KG-XS20H features a cross band repeater. It can be configured either as a direc- tional cross band repeater or a two way cross band repeater.
  • Page 86 Advanced Operation X-DIRPT: The receiving frequency in the Primary Area is the receiving frequency of the cross-band repeater and the transmitting frequency in the Secondary Area is the transmitting frequency. X-TWRPT: Both Primary and Secondary Areas are receivers, and the area that receives the signal first will serve as the receiving area, while the other area will operate as the transmitting area.
  • Page 87 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation To transmit with the PTT key while in cross band repeat mode, enable the RPT-PTT function. While still in the system menu, press [4] + [8] to select RPT-PTT and press [MENU]. Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select ON or OFF, then press [MENU] to save it and return to the system menu.

  • Page 88: Dtmf Encoding

    Using the DTMF Keypad The KG-XS20H has a full function DTMF keypad. While pressing the [PTT] key to transmit, press the key on the keypad that corresponds to the DTMF tone that you wish to send.
  • Page 89 Advanced Operation Sending a Radio ID The KG-XS20H 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.
  • Page 90 Calling a specific radio using an ID The KG-XS20H 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 transmit the Radio ID (see Sending a Radio ID on page 89) and select either the QT+DTMF or QT*DTMF filter option in SP-MUTE (page 72).
  • Page 91 ID when the ID is shorter than six digits. Once a KG-XS20H 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.
  • Page 92 This is not often used in the United States and is more common in Europe. The KG-XS20H supports this functionality. Use the ALERT menu option (page 75) to select the specific hertz of the tone that is needed (1750Hz is most common and is...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before assuming your KG-XS20H 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 94 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 95: Technical Information

    Technical Information Technical Information Technical Information Technical Information Specifications Entire Radio Frequency Range RX: 400-480 MHz (UHF) RX: 76-108 MHz / 136-174 MHz / 222-225 MHz (VHF) TX: 144-148 MHz / 222-225 MHz / 420-450 MHz Memory Channels Work Mode F2D / F3E Work Temperature -20°C~40°C / -4°F~104°F...
  • Page 96 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 Spurious ≥70dB ≥70dB Spurious Response +1~3dB +1~3dB +1~3dB +1~3dB Audio Response Audio Response...

  • Page 97: Standard Ctcss And Dcs Tones

    The following is a list of the standard CTCSS and DCS tones supported by the KG-XS20H. Many 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 98 Technical Information DCS codes ending in N are positive. Negative DCS codes end in I. The KG-XS20H includes 105 positive and 105 negative codes. D462N D627N D023N D074N D165N D261N D356N D464N D631N D025N D114N D172N D263N D364N D465N D632N...

  • Page 99: Noaa Weather Channels

    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 100: Optional Accessories

    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 101: Limited Warranty

    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 102 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-XS20H-2502-V1...

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