Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-240 Instruction Manual

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14VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This featuremust first be activated by your dealer, and can only be used ifyou are using a supported headset. VOX can be turned off forspecific channels by your dealer. To activate VOX and set theVOX Gain level, perform the following steps:1 Connect a headset to the transceiver.• The VOX function does not activate when a headset is notconnected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.2 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Side 1key 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 announcethe VOX Gain level.4 Press the Side 1 key to set the VOX Gain level, from 1 (leastsensitive) to 10 (most sensitive).• Press the Side 2 key to enable or disable the VOX function for thecurrent channel (you can change this setting for each channel byselecting 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 toactivate VOX.Note:◆ If key lock or key lock with status memory is ON, you will be unableto enter VOX setup mode.◆ If a headset is connected to the transceiver while the VOX function isswitched ON and the VOX Gain level is configured to a higher, moresensitive level, louder received signals may cause the transceiver tostart transmitting.◆ If no operation is performed for 20 seconds, the transceiver will exitVOX setup mode.