VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX operation allows you totransmit hands-free.Note:◆ To operate VOX on a Portable transceiver, you must use an optional headset.◆ To operate VOX on a Mobile transceiver, you must use an optional headset connectedvia the Bluetooth Headset Profile. Refer to “Bluetooth” {p. 56} .Microphones such as KMC-28 cannot be used to operate VOX.o VOX Gain LevelSets the Mic input sensitivity of the VOX operation.1 Connect a headset to the transceiver.2 Press the button programmed as [VOX].● The current VOX Gain level appears on the display.3 Press the [J] or [K] button to increase or decrease the VOX Gain level.● The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10.4 While adjusting the level, speak into the headset microphone to test the sensitivitylevel. (Your voice is not transmitted during this test procedure.)● When sound is recognized, the LED lights yellow.5 Press the [ ] button to save your new setting.o VOX Operation1 Connect a headset to the transceiver.● The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessoryterminal of the transceiver.2 Press and hold the button programmed as [VOX].● Alternatively, you can press the button programmed as [Menu] to enter VOX Modeusing the Menu Mode.● A beep will sound and the indicator appears on the display.3 When you finish speaking, transmission ends.To turn the VOX function OFF, press and hold the button programmed as [VOX] buttonagain.● A beep will sound and the indicator will disappear from the display.Note:● If a speaker/ microphone is connected to the transceiver while VOX is ON, and the VOXGain Level is set to a sensitive level, louder received signals may cause the transceiverto transmit.52