VOX OPERATION

VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer.

VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature can only be used if you are using a supported headset.

When operating VOX, you must set a VOX Gain level. This setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels. If the microphone is too sensitive, it will begin transmitting when there is noise in the background. If it is not sensitive enough, it will not pick up your voice when you begin speaking. Be sure to adjust the VOX Gain level to an appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission.

To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform the following steps:

1Connect the headset to the transceiver.

The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.

2With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Side 1 key for 2 seconds while turning the transceiver power ON.

The LED flashes red and green.

3Press the Side 1 key to increase the VOX Gain level and the Side 2 key to decrease the level.

The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10 and OFF.

4While adjusting the gain level, speak into the headset microphone as you would while under normal operation, to test the sensitivity level.

When the microphone recognizes a sound, the LED lights orange. This allows you to determine a suitable level where background noise will not activate VOX operation while speaking into the microphone will.

The transceiver does not transmit your voice during this test procedure.

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Kenwood TK-3160 instruction manual VOX Operation

TK-3160 specifications

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