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Wouxun KG-1000M - User Manual

Wouxun KG-1000M
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Information

Notice

Important tips for safe operation and warranty notice for non-Wouxun accessories.

FCC Compliance

Device compliance with FCC rules and warnings about modifications.

Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Guidelines for antenna use and preventing damage or FCC violations.

FCC Licensing Information

Details on MURS licensing and FCC acceptance for the KG-1000M.

Installation and Setup

Whats Included

Lists all items included in the KG-1000M package.

Transceiver Installation

Instructions on how to safely mount the transceiver in a vehicle.

Connecting a Power Source

Details on connecting the transceiver to a power source and voltage requirements.

Replacing the Fuse

Procedure for replacing a blown fuse and recommended fuse specifications.

Connecting an Antenna

Instructions for connecting an antenna and importance of impedance and tuning.

Front Panel Installation

Guides for installing the inclined and flat switchboard panels.

Connecting Front Panel to Transceiver

Steps for connecting the front panel cable and securing it.

Removing Front Panel from Transceiver

Procedure to detach the front panel from the transceiver body.

Front Panel to Transceiver Cable Specifications

Details on the 8-pin RJ-45 cable and its specific wiring.

Installing the Front Panel Support Bracket

How to mount the support bracket for a detached front panel.

External Speakers

Information on connecting external speakers and output ports.

Hand Microphone Installation

How to connect the hand microphone to the transceiver.

Getting Started

Feature Summary

Lists key features and specifications of the KG-1000M radio.

Front Panel Guide

Identifies and explains the controls and indicators on the front panel.

LCD Guide

Explains the various indicators and icons displayed on the LCD screen.

Back Panel

Details the connectors and ports located on the back of the transceiver.

Side Panels

Describes the ports available on the side panels of the transceiver.

Hand Microphone

Identifies and explains the buttons and indicators on the hand microphone.

Basic Operation

Introducing MURS and the KG-1000 M

Overview of MURS service and the KG-1000M radio's capabilities.

Your First Transmit

Guide for initial setup, including channel selection and MURS bandwidth rules.

Transmitting and Receiving

Basic steps for transmitting and receiving signals with the radio.

Dual Display: Using Areas “A” and “B”

Explanation of the dual display function and managing two channels.

Frequency and Channel Modes

How to operate the radio in channel mode versus frequency (VFO) mode.

Switching Bands in Frequency Mode

How to change frequency bands when operating in VFO mode.

NOAA Weather Mode

Instructions for activating and using the NOAA weather broadcast reception.

Hand Microphone Hotkeys

Details on using function keys on the hand microphone for quick access.

Simultaneous Scanning on the A and B Areas

How to perform scanning on both display areas concurrently.

Up Key Functionality

Function of the UP arrow key for frequency/channel selection.

Down Key Functionality

Function of the DOWN arrow key for frequency/channel selection.

Menu Confirmation Key

How the MENU key is used for navigation and saving settings.

Menu Functions

Frequency Step Settings

Adjusts the frequency step size in VFO mode.

Bandwidth Settings

Sets the radio's operating bandwidth to Wide or Narrow.

Busy Channel Lockout

Prevents transmission on a busy channel to avoid interference.

Scan Method Selection

Selects how scanning behaves upon detecting a signal.

Transmit Overtime Timer

Sets an alarm for exceeding the transmit time limit.

Channel Name Editing

Allows users to enter and edit custom names for channels.

Priority Channel Functionality

Enables or disables the priority channel scanning feature.

Receive CTCSS Tone

Sets the CTCSS tone for receiving signals on a channel.

Receive DCS Tone

Sets the DCS code for receiving signals on a channel.

Factory Reset

Resets the transceiver to its default factory settings.

Key Assignment Options

Assigns specific functions to the 'A', 'B', and 'C' keys.

LCD Backlight Settings

Sets the LCD backlight timeout duration.

FM Radio Functionality

Enables the built-in FM radio receiver function.

Low Voltage Alert

Configures alerts and power-off for low battery voltage.

Advanced Operation

DTMF Encoding

How to use the keypad for DTMF tone generation during transmission.

Setting Non-Standard CTCSS or DCS

Procedures for configuring non-standard CTCSS tones and DCS codes.

Troubleshooting

No Sound During Reception

Solutions for when the radio indicates reception but no audio is produced.

Keypad Unresponsiveness

Troubleshooting steps for an unresponsive keypad.

Managing Unwanted Interference

Methods to filter out or reduce unwanted radio interference.

Resolving Voice Pauses

Identifying and resolving unexpected voice pauses during operation.

Scan Activation Issues

Troubleshooting steps if the scanning function fails to initiate.

Transceiver Auto Shut-off

Reasons and solutions for the transceiver shutting down unexpectedly.

Transmission Problems

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues preventing transmission.

Technical Information

Specifications Overview

Detailed technical specifications for the KG-1000M transceiver.

Standard CTCSS and DCS Tones

A list of standard CTCSS tones and their corresponding numerical values.

Default MURS Channels and Frequencies

Table listing default MURS channels, frequencies, and names.

NOAA Weather Channels List

List of frequencies for NOAA weather broadcast channels.

Optional Accessories

Shop Wouxun Accessories

Provides a link to purchase Wouxun accessories and related products.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details the warranty period, terms, and conditions for the product.

Wouxun KG-1000M Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWouxun
ModelKG-1000M
CategoryRadio
LanguageEnglish

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