Kenwood NX- 1200A, User Manual

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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)
VOX (VOX/ Semi-VOX) operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature
can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. To operate VOX, you must use an
optional headset.
VOX Type
VOX:
When the voice level to the microphone is higher than the reference level
(VOX Gain Level), the transceiver automatically starts transmission.
Semi-VOX: Transmission is started by pressing PTT switch and transmission
continues while speaking even after PTT switch is released.
The Semi-VOX function is effective in the following cases.
• Incorrect transmission due to noise.
• Voice at start of transmission is interrupted.
VOX Operation
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 Press the button programmed as [VOX Function] .
• Alternatively, you can press the button programmed as
[Menu]
to enter
VOX Mode using the Menu Mode.
• Beep A (1 beep) sounds and the “ ” indicator appears on the display.
3
To transmit, simply speak to the microphone.
4 When you finish speaking, transmission ends.
To turn the VOX function OFF, press the button programmed as
[VOX Function]
button again.
• Beep B (2 beeps) sounds and the “ ” indicator will disappear from the
display.
Note:
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The VOX Gain Level is set to a sensitive level, signal received with loud
volume may cause the transceiver to transmit.