Kenwood Explore the VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit Functions

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VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT

When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions.

Voice Announcements

When changing modes, frequencies, settings, etc., an audio voice will announce the new information.

1Enter Menu mode and access Menu 003 (ANN) {page 20}.

2Set the announcement function to MANUAL, AUTO, or OFF.

• Refer to the tables below for announcements based on settings.

MANUAL:

A microphone PF key must be programmed as [VOICE] to use MANUAL voice announcment.

	Operation	Announcement
	While in VFO mode	Press [VOICE]:
	While in VFO mode	Operating band frequency
		Operating band frequency

	While in MR mode	Press [VOICE]:
	While in MR mode	“Channel” + Channel number + operating band
		frequency

	While in Call mode	Press [VOICE]:
	While in Call mode	“Call channel” + operating band frequency
		“Call channel” + operating band frequency

	While in Menu mode	Press [VOICE]:
	While in Menu mode	Menu number or setting value (some selections
		have no voice announcement)

	While setting up Tone/CTCSS/	Press [VOICE]:
	DCS	Current frequency/code

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Contents 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander 144/440 MHz FM Dual BanderWriting Conventions Followed in this Manual FeaturesThis transceiver has the following main features Thank YouOne or more of the following statements may be applicable When Condensation Occurs Inside the TransceiverPrecautions Contents Manual Dialing Automatic dialer Using Ctcss Ctcss Frequency IDUsing DCS DCS Code ID VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit Dtmf Key LockOptions Part Number Quantity Supplied AccessoriesMobile Installation PreparationMobile Operation Power Cable ConnectionFixed Station Operation Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Located on the DC connectorSupplied DC power cable Replacing FusesAntenna Connection Front Panel Orientation Microphone Accessory ConnectionsExternal Speakers Front Panel Getting Acquainted0PF2 REVLOW PF1Display Indicator DescriptionAppears while accessing the Menu Sub-Panel Rear PanelMicrophone MC-59 Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFF Switching the Power ON/ OFFAdjusting the Volume Press the switch to switch the transceiver onBand a left Band SEL control Band B right Band SEL control Adjusting the SquelchSelecting a Band Selecting Dual band mode/ single band Mode Frequency ranges Selecting a frequency bandMemory Channel Mode Selecting an Operating modeVFO Mode Transmitting Call Channel ModePress Call to enter Call Channel mode When you finish speaking, release the PTT switchPress F, Tuning control to access the Menu Menu ModeMenu Access Menu ConfigurationANN.SPD DT.SPD MIC.LCK Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired characterPress the Tuning control to set the selected character Character EntryKey Character Display with each press of the key Microphone Keypad Character EntrySelecting an Offset Direction Repeater AccessOperating Through Repeaters Activating the Tone Function Selecting an Offset FrequencyFrequency Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequencySelecting a Tone Frequency Press F, ToneAutomatic Repeater Offset K and E Types Only Automatic Simplex Checker ASC Transmitting a 1750 Hz ToneReverse Function Press F, Tone 1s to run the Tone Frequency ID scan Tone Frequency IDParameter Simplex Odd-split Memory ChannelsSimplex & Repeater or ODD-SPLIT Memory CHANNEL? Call Channel Memory Simplex Storing Simplex and Standard Repeater FrequenciesStoring Odd-Split Repeater Frequencies Memory Recall Method Recalling a Memory ChannelCall Channel Memory Odd-Split Clearing a Memory Channel Turn the transceiver power OFFPress MR + Power on Press the Tuning control to clear the Memory channelPress F, VFO Switching the Memory Name/ Frequency DisplayMemory-TO-VFO TRansfer Channel Display FUnctionKEY KEY 1s While KEY + Key NameProgrammable Memory PM Application Examples Press F, PM Storing Data in PM ChannelsRecalling PM Channels Auto PM Channel store PM Channel ResetPress F + Power on Press the Tuning control again to reset the PM channelsScan Type Scan Range ScanVFO Scan Selecting a Scan Resume MethodTo quit Memory Scan, press MR again Memory ScanLocking Out a Memory Channel Press MR 1sMemory Group Channel Range To quit Group Scan, press the Tuning control againGroup Scan Memory Group LinkPress VFO Setting Scan LimitsProgram Scan To quit Program Scan, press VFO again Using Program ScanTo quit Call Scan, press Call again To quit MHz Scan, press the Tuning control againMHz Scan Call ScanContinuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss Using CtcssPress Enter again to complete the setting Press F, Tone 1s Ctcss FREQuency IDDigital Coded Squelch DCS Using DCSRotate the Tuning control to select your desired DCS code DCS Code DCS Code ID 1209 1336 1447 1633 697 770 852 941 Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY DtmfManual Dialing Dtmf HoldStoring a Dtmf Code in Memory Automatic DialerSelecting a Transmit Speed Transmitting Stored Dtmf CodesSelecting a Pause Duration Dtmf Key LockStoring EchoLink memory What is EchoLink?Transmitting EchoLink Memory TxD RxD Setting Up EchoLink Sysop ModeEchoLink Sysop Mode on TM-V71 EchoLink Sysop Mode OFF TM-V71Auto Display Brightness POWER-ON MessageAuxiliary Functions Display BrightnessTo turn Key Lock on or OFF, press F 1s Key LockBacklight Color Microphone Key LockProgrammable VFO Beep VolumeKey Beep Changing the Frequency Step Size Microphone Keys Programmable Function KeysTransceiver Front Panel Frequency Direct Entry Automatic Power OFF APOSquelch Hang Time Meter SquelchAdvanced Intercept Point AIP Speaker Mute Switching FM/AM ModeBeat Shift Mute Hang Time Selecting an Output PowerTIME-OUT Timer TOT Speaker Band Output External Speaker ConfigurationSetup Masking a BandDisplay Partition Bar Memory Name Location Weather Alert K Type Models OnlyWeather Channel Channel NoEnter your password Power On PasswordCurrent frequency/code VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage UnitVoice Announcements Operation AnnouncementAuto Voice Announcement Speed Voice Announcement VolumeVoice Announcement Language Voice Memos Voice RecorderConversation Recorder Playback Repeat Interval PlaybackPlayback Repeat CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND Operation K Type Models only Press Tone + Power onEntering your Repeater ID Repeater HoldRepeater ID Data Terminal Speed Data terminal pinsPacket Operation Data BandPC Port Speed SQC Output SettingPreparation Wireless Operation K Type Models onlyControl Operation Operation Dtmf CommandTransceiver Reset Menu Mode Memory control program MCP-2A Using the MCP-2A SoftwareUsing the MCP-2A software, you can OptionsPC terminal pins Connecting the PG-5G/ PG-5H interface cablesInstalling the DFK-3D panel kit Installing the Sub-PanelOperation panel Installing the Panel BracketClean and dry the installation location Connect the supplied sub-panel toInstalling the Line Filter Connecting the PG-5F extension cableConnecting Using a Single Extension Kit Connecting Using Two Extension KitsFrom the remaining cushions, select Installing the VGS-1 UnitInsert the VGS-1 unit into the connector On the transceiver Cleaning MaintenanceService Service NoteUP/DWN TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Type M4 Type SpecificationsGeneral Receiver Transmitter