Kenwood PKT-23K User Manual

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VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. VOX can 
only be used if you are using a supported clip microphone with 
earphone/hanger. This function can be turned off for specifi c 
channels. To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform 
the following steps:
1  Connect the microphone with earphone/hanger to the transceiver.

• 

The VOX function does not activate when a microphone with 
earphone/hanger is not connected to the accessory terminal of 
the transceiver.

2  With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Up key 

while turning the transceiver power ON.

• 

The LED indicator lights yellow and “VOX” and the channel 
number are announced.

3 Press 

the 

PF-1 key to select the VOX Gain level of the radio 

(from 1 ~ 5 or Off).

• 

The transceiver will announce the VOX Gain level. If the VOX 
Gain level is Off, a double beep sounds.

• Press 

the 

PF-2 key to enable or disable the VOX function for the 

current channel (you can change this setting for each channel 
by selecting a channel with the Up/Down keys). When VOX is 
turned ON, a beep sounds. When it is turned OFF, a double beep 
sounds.

4  Press and hold the PTT switch for 3 seconds to save the setting.

• 

A beep will sound.

5  Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to 

activate VOX.

◆  The transceiver will automatically return to normal operation if 

no action is performed for 20 seconds.

◆  VOX Gain level 1 is the least sensitive and VOX Gain level 5 is 

the most sensitive.

◆ When 

the 

microphone with earphone/hanger is inserted and the 

VOX function is enabled, battery save mode will be disabled.

◆  If a microphone with earphone/hanger is connected to the 

transceiver while the VOX function is switched ON and the VOX 
Gain level is confi gured to a higher, more sensitive level, louder 
received signals may cause the transceiver to start transmitting.