22VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This featurecan be activated or deactivated by your dealer.VOX OPERATION1 Press and hold the key programmed as [VOX] for2 seconds to turn the VOX function ON (or OFF).• The VOX indicator ( ) appears when the VOXfunction is ON.2 Connect a headset to the transceiver.3 To transmit, simply speak into the microphone.• The transceiver recognizes sound levels depending on theVOX Gain level.4 When you finish speaking, transmission ends.VOX GAIN LEVEL1 Press the key programmed as [VOX] when the VOXfunction is ON.• The current VOX Gain level appears on the display.2 Press the or C> key to select your desired VOX Gainlevel.• The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 (low sensitivity) to10 (high sensitivity), and off. The default setting is level 5.3 While adjusting the level, speak into the headsetmicrophone to test the sensitivity level. (Your voice is nottransmitted during this test procedure.)• If the VOX Gain is too sensitive, transmission will occur whenthere is noise in the background. If it is not sensitive enough, itwill not pick up your voice when you begin speaking.4 Press the S key to save the setting.