Kenwood NX-340 Operation Manual 1 - Page 22

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. VOX 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 a 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 announce the VOX Gain level. 4 Press the Side 1 key to set the VOX Gain level, from 1 (least sensitive) to 10 (most sensitive). • 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 then ON again to activate VOX. Note: ◆ If key lock or key lock with status memory is ON, you will be unable to enter VOX setup mode. ◆ 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 transmitting. ◆ If no operation is performed for 20 seconds, the transceiver will exit VOX setup mode. 14