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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Wouxun KG-705F portable FRS 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
Right / Left Side Guide ................11 Display Guide ....................12 Dust and Water Protection ................13 The Battery ....................14 The Antenna ....................15 Installing the Belt Clip .................15 Operation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Introducing FRS and the KG-705F .............16 Power On/Off and Adjusting Volume ............17... - Page 3 Your First Transmit ..................17 Channels and Privacy Codes.................19 Channel Scan ....................21 Priority Channel Scan ..................21 Scan Mode ....................22 VOX ......................23 Squelch Level ....................24 Transmit Overtime Timer ................24 Timeout Timer Alert ..................24 Beep Tone .....................25 Roger Beep ....................25 Programmable Key Functions ..............26 FM Radio .....................30 Wireless Channel Cloning ................31...
- Page 4 Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Technical Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 Specifications ....................36 Standard CTCSS and DCS Tones ...............37 Default FRS Channels and Frequencies ............39 Optional Accessories ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Limited Warranty ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41...
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Page 5: Safety Information
Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information The KG-705F 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 Contact your dealer for further assistance. Notice ▪ These tips are important for safe operation of your KG-705F radio and its accessories. If the transceiver does not function normally, please get in touch with your dealer immediately.
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Page 7: Fcc Compliance
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... -
Page 8: Fcc Licensing Information
DO NOT attempt to use the radio with a damaged antenna. FCC Licensing Information The Wouxun KG-705F is FCC Part 95B type accepted for use on the FRS. The KG-705F operates on Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies according to the Fed- eral Communications Commission (FCC) Rules in the United States. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Feature Summary ▪ ▪ 22 FRS Channels Receive (RX) Frequency Range: ▪ Up to 2 Watts Output Power 400-479.995 MHz ▪ ▪ Up to 99 Custom Channels Transmit (TX) Frequency Range: ▪ 155 CTCSS/DCS Tones 462.550-462.725MHz (FRS Chan- ▪... -
Page 10: Front Panel Guide
Getting Started Front Panel Guide Channel Knob Antenna Power/Volume Knob TOP Key Flashlight Short Press: FLASHLIGHT RX/TX LED Long Press: FM RADIO Speaker Microphone Hidden Display Note: Defaults are shown for Programmable Keys. These buttons can be assigned to different functions through programming software. -
Page 11: Right / Left Side Guide
Getting Started Getting Started Right / Left Side Guide PF1 Key Earphone Jack PF2 Key Short Press: CTCSS PF3 Key Long Press: DCS Short Press: SCAN Long Press: TX POWER Note: Defaults are shown for Programmable Keys. These buttons can be assigned to Short Press: BATTERY different functions through programming Long Press: MONITOR... -
Page 12: Display Guide
Getting Started Display Guide CTCSS RX/TX Simplex Bandwidth CTCSS/DCS Number Current Channel Battery Status High Power Signal Strength Low Power... -
Page 13: Dust And Water Protection
Getting Started Dust and Water Protection The KG-705F is waterproof to IP55 standards. It is dust resistant and rated to with- stand water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against enclosure from any direction for a limited period. This radio is resistant to dust and water only while the battery is proper- ly installed and locked in place with no gaps and the accessory port is completely sealed with the accessory port cover. -
Page 14: The Battery
Getting Started The Battery Installing the Battery To install the Lithium-ion battery pack: 1. Be sure the radio is off. 2. Place the battery pack on the back of the radio and slide it up until it snaps in place at the top. -
Page 15: The Antenna
Getting Started The Antenna The KG-705F antenna is permanently attached to comply with FCC rules. Any at- tempt to remove it may damage your radio and will void your warranty. Warning: To avoid injury, DO NOT attempt to operate your radio if the antenna is damaged or defective. -
Page 16: Operation
KG-705F automatically grants you a license to use it in the United States. The KG-705F was designed to allow you to take advantage of all that FRS has to offer and more. Right out of the box this radio is configured to allow you to transmit on the 22 FRS simplex channels. -
Page 17: Power On/Off And Adjusting Volume
Your First Transmit Selecting a Channel When you power on your KG-705F for the first time, the display will likely show “01” in the center, surrounded by several icons. “01” is the number of the currently selected channel. Turn the Channel Knob to the left or right to navigate through the list of channels. -
Page 18: Transmitting And Receiving
Most rules for FRS are the same for all channels, but there are a few differences, par- ticularly concerning output power. The FRS channels on the KG-705F consist of 2 groups, with the following differences: ▪... -
Page 19: Channels And Privacy Codes
Channels can be added, deleted or reordered via the PC programming software. Privacy Codes The KG-705F supports 50 CTCSS tones and 105 DCS code, for a total of 155 pri- vacy tones and codes. To successfully communicate between your stations or members... - Page 20 Operation (CTCSS or DCS) code. The CTCSS and DCS functions are assigned to the [PF1] key by default. To enter a tone or code on a channel, short press the [PF1] key for CTCSS or long press for DCS and turn the channel knob to select the number for the specific tone or code that you want.
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Page 21: Channel Scan
Operation Channel Scan The KG-705F has a channel scan feature, which is assigned to a short press of the [PF2] key by default. To activate Channel Scan, press the [PF2] key until you hear “Scan Begin”. The radio will scan each channel for activity, starting from the current channel. -
Page 22: Scan Mode
Priority Channel Scan can only be set and activated through programming software. Scan Mode The KG-705F has three scan mode settings as described below. 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. -
Page 23: Vox
VOX automatically activates transmission when the radio detects a voice or other noise. The KG-705F has 10 VOX levels of sensitivity to detect sound, from 1 (most sensitive) to 10 (least sensitive). The higher the level, the louder the sound needed to activate VOX. -
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-705F 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-705F 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: Programmable Key Functions
Operation Display Backlight The KG-705F allows you to activate and deactivate the backlight for the display using a programmable key. When activated, the backlight will remain on for the duration of the time set in the programming software. It can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2], [PF3] or [TOP] key through the programming software. - Page 27 Operation Operation Default Key Function Description Key not assigned PF3 Long MONITOR Monitor channel (page 29) PF2 Short SCAN Scan function (page 21) Activate VOX (page 23) PF2 Long TXPOWER Switch Low/High Power (page 29) CALL Sends a call ID (page 29) TOP Short FLASHLIGHT Activate flashlight (page 28)
- Page 28 Flashlight The KG-705F has a built-in LED flashlight at the top of the radio. It is assigned to a short press of the [TOP] by default, but can be disabled or otherwise assigned to the [PF1], [PF2], [PF3] or [TOP] key using the programming software.
- Page 29 Operation Operation Call The KG-705F allows you to send the Call code set in the CALL-ID feature. It can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2], [PF3] or [TOP] key using the programming software. Monitor The MONITOR function opens squelch on the current channel. This is useful when listening for weak transmissions.
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Page 30: Fm Radio
10 seconds. After 5 minutes, the SOS alarm will repeat. To activate the SOS function, it must first be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2], [PF3] or [TOP] key using the programming software. FM Radio The KG-705F features a commercial broadcast FM Radio. To access the FM Radio,... -
Page 31: Wireless Channel Cloning
Long press the [PF1] key or press any other key to stop the scan. Wireless Channel Cloning The KG-705F can capture the frequency of an incoming transmission, along with its CTCSS tone or DCS code, and save it to a channel. It can either be saved to the cur-... - Page 32 FRS channel, or create a new channel and clone the frequency information to it. To select a channel, turn the channel knob to choose a channel on the KG-705F that will either be replaced or copied with the detected frequency. If you don’t want to overwrite an existing channel, select an empty channel above the first 22 FRS channels that are already pre-programmed into the radio.
- Page 33 Operation Operation cator will stop, and the radio will resume normal operation. The new frequency and any tone or code detected will now be cloned to the channel. Important! ▪ This procedure will overwrite the frequency and any CTCSS tone or DCS code previously assigned to a channel.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before assuming your KG-705F is defective, please check the following list of possible problems and solutions. One of these solutions will often resolve common issues. Problem Solution ▪ Receive indicator is on but Check volume level. ▪ no sound is heard. - Page 35 Troubleshooting 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.
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Page 36: Technical Information
Technical Information Technical Information Specifications TX: FRS Frequencies Frequency range RX: 400-479.9950MHz FM Radio RX: 76-108MHz Channels 99 channels Voltage 7.4V DC Operating temperature Power output 2 Watts Mode F3E (FM) Maximum deviation 5KHz Adjacent channel power < -60dB Stability 5 ppm Sensitivity Audio output power... -
Page 37: Standard Ctcss And Dcs Tones
The following is a list of the standard CTCSS and DCS tones supported by the KG-705F. 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 38 Technical Information D165N D261N D462N D627N D023N D074N D356N D172N D263N D464N D631N D025N D114N D364N D465N D174N D265N D365N D632N D026N D115N D466N D116N D205N D266N D371N D645N D031N D503N D654N D032N D122N D212N D271N D411N D506N D662N D036N D125N D223N D274N...
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Page 39: Default Frs Channels And Frequencies
Technical Information Technical Information Default FRS Channels and Frequencies Simplex Channels Name Frequency Power Name Frequency Power CH01 462.5625 CH12 467.6625 0.5W CH02 462.5875 CH13 467.6875 0.5W CH03 462.6125 CH14 467.7125 0.5W CH04 462.6375 CH15 462.5500 CH05 462.6625 CH16 462.5750 CH06 462.6875 CH17... -
Page 40: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Shop Wouxun Accessories: www.buytwowayradios.com/accessories/by-radio-brand/wouxun-radio-accessories.html... -
Page 41: 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 42 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-705F-2503-V2...
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