Kenwood TK-2406M - Manual (Page 18)

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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)
VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature
must first be activated by your dealer, and can only be used if
you are using a supported headset. This function can be turned
off for specific channels by your dealer.
To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform the
following steps:
1 Connect the headset to the transceiver .
• The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not
connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.
2 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Side 1
key while turning the transceiver power ON.
3 Continue to hold the Side 1 key until a beep sounds.
• The LED indicator lights orange.
• When
the Side 1 key is released, the transceiver will
announces the VOX Gain level.
4 Press the Side 1 key to select the VOX Gain level of the radio.
• Press the Side 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 Channel selector). When turned
ON, a beep sounds. When turned OFF, a double beep sounds.
5 Press the PTT switch to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
• The transceiver announces the new VOX Gain level.
6 Turn the transceiver power OFF and the ON again to
activate VOX.
Note:
◆ 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 is 10 is
the most sensitive.
◆ If a headset is connected to the transceiver while the VOX function
is switched ON and the VOX Gain level is configured to a higher,
more sensitive level, louder received signals may cause the
transceiver to start transmission.