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VOX function
The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function
switches between transmit and receive with your
voice. This function provides “hands-free” operation.
D
Using the VOX function
q
Select a phone mode (SSB, AM, FM).
w
Push
VOX
to turn the VOX function ON or OFF.
• “
VOX
” appears while the VOX is in use.
• [VOX] indicator above this switch lights green.
D
Adjusting the VOX function
q
Select a phone mode (SSB, AM, FM).
w
Push
VOX
to turn VOX function ON.
e
While speaking into the microphone with your
normal voice level, rotate [VOX GAIN] to the point
where the transceiver is continuously transmitting.
r
During receive, rotate [ANTI VOX] to the point
where the transceiver does not switch to transmit
due to received audio from the speaker.
t
Adjust the VOX delay and the VOX voice delay in
VOX set mode, if necessary.
D
VOX set mode
q
Hold down
VOX
for 1 second to enter VOX set
mode.
w
Select the desired item using [
Y
]
F-1
or [
Z
]
F-2
.
e
Rotate the main dial to the desired set value or
condition.
• Hold down [DEF]
F-4
for 1 second to select a default
value.
r
Push
EXIT/SET
to exit VOX set mode.
[VOX GAIN] [ANTI VOX]
AM/FM
SSB
VOX
AM/FM
SSB
VOX
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FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT
VOX Delay
0.2s
Set the VOX delay for a convenient interval before
returning to receive within 0 to 2.0 seconds range.
VOX Voice Delay
OFF
Set the VOX voice delay to prevent clipping of the
first few syllables of a transmission when switching
to transmit.
Short, Mid., Long and OFF settings are available.
When using the VOX voice delay, turn the TX
monitor function OFF to prevent transmitted audio
from be echoed.