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Operation
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Transmitting on channels 15-22 is allowed at High power on the KG-XS20G.
These channels are authorized for up to 50 watts of output power. Prior to FCC
changes made in 2017, this group was exclusive to GMRS (not part of FRS).
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Channels 23-30 receive on the same frequencies as channels 15-22, but transmit
on a special offset frequency set aside for repeaters. The maximum transmit power
allowed on any of the 8 GMRS repeater channels is 50 watts. See page 35 for
more information about using the KG-XS20G with repeaters.
Transmitting and Receiving
With a channel selected, the radio is actively “listening” for an incoming signal on that
channel. When a signal is detected, the transmission will be heard through the radio’s
speaker. Please note, the Squelch setting (page 54) determines how strong a signal
needs to be in order to be detected.
To transmit, first be sure the channel is clear and then hold the hand microphone a few
inches from your mouth. Hold down the PTT button on the side of the microphone
while talking and release the PTT when finished.
