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FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT
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About the VOX function
The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function
switches between transmit and receive with your voice.
This function provides hands-free operation.
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Turning ON the VOX function
Push the Mode key to select a phone mode (SSB,
q
AM, FM).
Push [VOX/BK-IN].
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• “VOX” is displayed and the VOX function is turned ON.
• The [VOX/BK-IN] indicator above this key lights white.
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Adjusting the VOX function
Push the Mode key to select a phone mode (SSB,
q
AM, FM).
Push [VOX/BK-IN].
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• “VOX” is displayed and the VOX function is turned ON.
• The [VOX/BK-IN] indicator above this key lights white.
While speaking into the microphone at your normal
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voice level, rotate [VOX GAIN] to the point where the
transceiver continuously transmits.
• Higher values make the VOX function more sensitive to
your voice.
While receiving, rotate [ANTI VOX] to the point
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where the transceiver does not switch to transmit
due to sound from the speaker or other sources.
• Higher values make the VOX function less sensitive to
sound from the speaker or other sources.
Adjust the VOX delay and the VOX voice delay in the
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VOX set screen, if necessary.
[VOX/BK-IN]
[VOX/BK-IN] indicator
Mode keys
[VOX/BK-IN]
[VOX/BK-IN] indicator
[VOX GAIN]
Mode keys
[ANTI VOX]
VOX icon