9 COMMUNICATING AIDS

TRANSMITTING

VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT)

VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the transmit mode each time you want to transmit. The transceiver automatically switches to transmit mode when the VOX circuitry senses that you have begun speaking into the microphone.

When using VOX, develop the habit of pausing between thoughts to allow the transceiver to drop back to receive mode briefly. You will then hear if anybody wants to interrupt, plus you will have a short period to gather your thoughts before speaking again. Your listeners will appreciate your consideration as well as respect your more articulate conversation.

VOX can be switched ON and OFF independently for CW and the other modes, excluding FSK.

Press [VOX/ LEVEL] to toggle between VOX ON and OFF.

•The VOX LED lights.

■Microphone Input Level

To enjoy the VOX function, take the time to properly adjust the gain of the VOX circuit. This level controls the capability of the VOX circuit to detect the presence or absence of your voice. In CW mode, this level cannot be adjusted.

1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode.

2Press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch the VOX function ON.

•The VOX LED lights.

3Press [FUNC], [VOX/ LEVEL].

•The current VOX gain appears on the sub dot-matrix display.

4While speaking into the microphone using your normal tone of voice, adjust the setting (default is 4) using the MULTI/ CH control until the transceiver reliably switches to transmit mode each time you speak.

•The selectable gain range is from 0 to 9.

•The setting should not allow background noise to switch the transceiver to transmit mode.

Note: The VOX gain level can be adjusted even if VOX is switched OFF or while you are transmitting.

■Delay Time

If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking, your final word may not be transmitted. To avoid this, select an appropriate delay time that allows all of your words to be transmitted without an overly long delay after you stop speaking.

1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode.

2 Press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch the VOX function ON.

3 Press [FUNC], [KEY/ DELAY].

•The current setting appears on the sub dot- matrix display. The default is 50.

4While speaking into the microphone using your normal tone of voice, adjust the MULTI/ CH control such that the transceiver switches to receive mode after you have stopped talking.

•The selectable range is from 5 to 100

(150 ms to 3000 ms) in steps of 5, or OFF.

5Press [FUNC], [KEY/ DELAY] to set the VOX delay.

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