Wouxun KG-805G User Manual

Wouxun

Two Way Radio KG-805 Series

Owner’s Manual

GMRS Radio

KG-805G

Thank you for buying the KG-805 transceiver. This radio offers a professional design, enhanced features, solid performance and easy accessibility. We think you will be pleased with its high quality and reliability for your short range radio communications. FCCID: WVTWOUXUN08

Important Information

Caution:

Please read this manual before using, as it includes important instructions for the safe handling, use and operation of your radio.

Compliance:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIE DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIZBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

Radio Operation and EME Exposure:

Use only an antenna designed for use with this radio and its operating frequencies. Unauthorized modifications or attachments may damage the radio and violate FCC rules. DO NOT hold the antenna while the radio is in use. DO NOT attempt to use the radio with a damaged antenna.

Safety and General Use:

DO NOT use external power connections or batteries not specifically designed for or approved for use with this radio.

DO NOT use the radio in potentially hazardous areas or where there are potentially explosive atmospheres (gas, dust, etc.).

DO NOT operate your radio while your vehicle is being refueled or parked at a gas station.

FCC Licensing Information

The KG-805G operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules in the United States. As such, a GMRS license is required to transmit on these frequencies. To obtain an FCC license for the

GMRS, please go to the FCC’s web site at

https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/fccform-605 and request FCC Form 605.

Unpacking and Checking Your

Equipment

Carefully unpack the radio. We recommend that you identify the following items before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please notify your dealer immediately.

Included Accessories:

1 - KG-805G Radio 1 - High Gain Antenna 1 - Li-ion Battery Pack 1 - Desktop Charger 1 - Belt Clip 1 – Hand Strap 1 - Owner’s Manual

Description of Features

1. 22 GMRS Channels

2. 8 GMRS Repeater Channels

3. Output Power: Up to 4W

4. VOX

5. Calling Ring Function

6. 155 CTCSS/DCS Privacy Codes

7. Voice Prompts

8. Three Color Backlight Display

9. Multi-Display Modes

10. Alarm Function

11. Multiple Scanning Modes

12. Priority Scan Function

13. FM Radio w/ Frequency Display

14. High Capacity Li-ion Battery Pack

15. Intelligent Charger

16. Busy Channel Lockout

17. Multiple Display Modes at Power On

18. Low Voltage Prompt

19. Transmit Overtime Prompt

20. Key Lock

21. Channel Scan

22. Power Save

23. PC Programmable

24. IP55 Waterproof

Radio Controls

1. Alarm/PF2

2. Antenna

3. Transmit LED

4. PTT Button

5. A/B Button

6. PF1

7. Monitor Button

8. LCD Display

9. Menu Button

10. Up/Down Buttons

11. Channel Knob

12. Power/Volume Knob

13. Receive LED

14. Audio/Accessory Port

15. Exit Button

LCD Display

1. Split (N/A)

2. Split (N/A)

3. DCS

4. DTMF (N/A)

5. CTCSS

6. High Power

7. Low Power

8. Menu Setting Mode

9. BCL

10. Reverse Frequency (N/A)

11. Priority Scan

12. VOX Transmit

13. Bandwidth Indicator

14. Battery Status

15. Menu / Channel Number

16. With Memory Channel

17. Key Lock

18. FM Radio Activated

Getting Started

Waterproof

The KG-805 is waterproof to IP55 standards. It is dust resistant and rated to withstand water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against enclosure from any direction for a limited period. This radio is resistant to dust and water only while the battery is properly installed and locked in place with no gaps and the accessory port is completely sealed with the accessory port cover. Use of a headset or other accessory will negate the dust and waterproofing features of this radio. The KG-805 is NOT submersible. Do not attempt to operate this radio if it has been submerged.

The radio charger is NOT dust or waterproof. Charge the radio only under dry conditions. DO NOT charge the radio when it is wet. DO NOT expose the radio and charger to wet environments when charging.

Installing the battery

To install the Lithium-ion battery pack:

1. Be sure the radio is off.

2. Slide the battery pack down the back

off the radio until the three tabs on the bottom of the battery slide into the slots at the bottom of the radio.

3. Push forward on the battery until it is

securely locked in place on both sides.

Removing the battery

To remove the battery pack:

1. With your thumb and forefinger, slide

down the latches on each side of the battery near the top of the battery pack simultaneously

2. While holding down the latches, pull

the battery pack away from the radio.

Installing the antenna

The KG-805 includes an antenna with an SMA female connector that is tuned for the GMRS frequency range of your radio. After market antennas may be used, provided they are tuned for the GMRS. Warning: To avoid injury, DO NOT attempt to operate your radio if the antenna is damaged or defective.

DO NOT attempt to operate your radio without an antenna connected to the radio. Transmitting without an antenna or a correctly tuned antenna directly and properly connected

to the radio may damage the radio and void the warranty.

Belt Clip

The belt clip attaches to the back of the battery pack on the radio.

To install the belt clip, simply slide it down onto the back of the battery until it snaps in place.

To remove the battery, depress the lock release on the back of the belt clip, and while holding it down, slide the belt clip up and away from the battery.

Turning the Radio On and Off

Turn the radio on, turn the power/volume knob clockwise until it clicks and the radio powers on. To turn the radio off, turn the power/volume knob counter-clockwise until it clicks and stops.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the power/volume knob to adjust the volume to the desired level.

Changing Channels

To change the channel, turn the channel knob or press the UP/DOWN buttons to go to the desired channel.

Basic Operation

Transmitting and Receiving

Note: to effectively communicate between your stations or members of your group, all the connecting radios must be using the same channel and privacy (CTCSS or DCS) code.

1. To transmit, press and hold down the

PTT button on the side of the radio.

2. When transmission is finished, release

the PTT button to receive.

For best performance and clarity of transmission, hold the radio upright with the front of the radio facing you, hold it several inches from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone during transmission.

Scanning Channels

To activate Channel Scan, press and hold the

A/B button for two seconds until you hear “Scan Begin”. To stop the scan, press and hold the A/B button for two seconds until you hear “Scan Stop” and the channel number on which it

stopped.

Backlight Press the A/B button to turn the LCD and key backlight on and off.

Menu Options

Setting Squelch Level (SQL-LE) – MENU 1

The squelch level function allows you to set the threshold of the signal strength received. The

lower squelch settings allow a weaker signal to be heard, a higher setting blocks out noise and allows only stronger signals to be heard.

The squelch levels are adjustable from 0-9. Setting it to 0 turns off squelch, while 9 is full squelch. The default squelch level setting is 5.

Power Save (SAVE) – MENU 2

To reduce battery consumption, the SAVE function cuts off power to the receiver momentarily , then re-activates it to detect signals If a signal is detected, the radio will be activated immediately and exit from SAVE mode.

To activate the SAVE function, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate to SAVE (3) and press MENU to access the function. Then press UP/DOWN to choose ON, and press MENU to confirm. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

Roger Beep (ROGER) – MENU 3

The KG-805 allows you to set a tone prompt at the start of your transmission, at the end of transmission, or both. The menu choices are Beginning of Transmission (BOT), End of Transmission (EOT), Both (BOTH) or None (OFF).

With the radio in Standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to ROGER (menu item 3). Press MENU, then press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Beginning of Transmission (BOT), End of Transmission (EOT), Both (BOTH) or None (OFF). Press MENU to confirm, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Timeout Timer (TOT) – MENU 4

To reduce battery consumption and protect the radio from over transmission, the Timeout Timer ends the transmission when the transmission has exceeded a predetermined time limit, after which the transmission is interrupted. The timer can bet set in 40 levels between 15 and 600 seconds, in 15 second increments.

In standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to TOT (menu item 4). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired transmission level from 15 to 6000. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

VOX Function (VOX) – MENU 5

Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) automatically activates transmission when the radio detects a voice or other noise. It allows for hands-free operation when transmitting without physically pushing the Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch to do so. The KG-805 has 10 levels of sensitivity to detect sound, from 1 (most sensitive) to 10 (least sensitive). The higher the level, the more sound is needed to activate VOX.

To activate VOX, press MENU and the

FREQ

462.562

467.637

462.700

462.587

467.662

462.725

462.612

467.687

RPT15

462.550

462.637

467.712

RPT16

462.575

462.662

462.550

RPT17

462.600

462.687

462.575

RPT18

462.625

462.712

462.600

RPT19

462.650

467.562

462.625

RPT20

462.675

467.587

462.650

RPT21

462.700

467.612

462.675

RPT22

462.725

CTCSS

CTCSS.

67.0

118.8

183.5

69.3

123.0

186.2

71.9

127.3

189.9

74.4

131.8

192.8

77.0

136.5

196.6

79.7

141.3

199.5

82.5

146.2

203.5

85.4

151.4

206.5

88.5

156.7

210.7

91.5

159.8

218.1

94.8

162.2

225.7

97.4

165.5

229.1

100.0

167.9

233.6

103.5

171.3

241.8

107.2

173.8

250.3

110.9

177.3

254.1

114.8

179.9

DCS

CODE

DCS

CODE

DCS

CODE 1 D023N

D223N

D445N

D025N

D225N

D446N

D026N

D226N

D452N

D031N

D243N

D454N

D032N

D244N

D455N

D036N

D245N

D462N

D043N

D246N

D464N

D047N

D251N

D456N

D051N

D252N

D466N

D053N

D255N

D503N

D054N

D261N

D506N

D065N

D263N

D516N

D071N

D265N

D523N

D072N

D266N

D526N

D073N

D271N

D532N

D074N

D274N

D546N

D114N

D306N

D565N

D115N

D311N

D606N

D116N

D315N

D612N

D122N

D325N

D624N

D125N

D331N

D627N

D131N

D332N

D631N

D132N

D343N

D632N

D134N

D346N

D645N

D143N

D351N

D654N

D145N

D356N

D662N

D152N

D364N

D664N

D155N

D365N

D703N

D156N

D371N

D712N

D162N

D411N

100

D723N

D165N

D412N

101

D731N

D172N

D413N

102

D732N

D174N

D423N

103

D734N

D205N

D431N

104

D743N

D212N

D432N

105

D754N

UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to VOX (menu item 5). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired transmission level from 1 to 10. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

To deactivate VOX, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to VOX (menu item 5). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Transmit Overtime Alarm (TOA) – MENU 6

You can set the KG-805 to display a prompt to warn you when the transmit time limit set in the Timeout Timer (TOT) is about to be exceeded. The alarm has 10 levels, from 1 to 10.

To activate the Transmit Overtime Alarm, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to TOA (menu item 6). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired transmission level from 1 to 10. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode. The default level is

To deactivate the Transmit Overtime Alarm, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to TOA (menu item 6). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Voice Prompt (VOICE) – MENU 7

The KG-805 supports voice prompts in English and Chinese languages. The default is English.

To choose the language, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to VOICE (menu item 7). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select English or Chinese. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Beep Prompt (BEEP) – MENU 8

To activate or deactivate the Beep prompt, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to BEEP (menu item 8). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select ON or OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode. The default is ON.

Power On Message (PONMSG) – MENU 9

The KG-805 displays an initial message on the screen for several seconds when powered on. You can choose from three message options. OFF flashes the full screen display, BATT-V displays the battery voltage, and MSG displays the message “WELCOM”. The default is OFF.

To choose the Power On message, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to PONMSG (menu item 9). Press MENU to enter,

and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select OFF, BATT-V or MSG. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) – MENU 10

To prevent interference, The KG-805 can sound an alarm if another radio is already transmitting on same channel when the PTT is pressed. The default is OFF.

Note: This item is available in the menu for display only. It can be modified through optional programming software.

Key Lock (AUTOLK) – MENU 11

The buttons on the KG-805 can be automatically locked to prevent them from being accidentally pressed. When the automatic key lock is enabled, the buttons on the radio will automatically locked within 15 seconds if there is no operation while in standby. The default is OFF.

To activate or deactivate the Automatic Key Lock, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to AUTOLCK (menu item 11). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select ON or OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode. The default is OFF.

Set Receiving CTCSS (R-CTC) – MENU 12

The KG-805 has 50 CTCSS tones and 105 DCS codes for a total of 155 privacy code settings. The default is OFF.

To set the receiving CTCSS tone for a channel, go to the channel for which you want to set the tone. In standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to R-CTC (menu item 12). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired CTCSS tone. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

To deactivate the receiving CTCSS tone, go to the channel. In standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to R-CTC (menu item 12). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Set Transmit CTCSS (T-CTC) – MENU 13

To set the transmit CTCSS tone for a channel, go to the channel for which you want to set the tone. In standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to T-CTC (menu item 13). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired CTCSS tone. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

To deactivate the receiving CTCSS tone, go to the channel. In standby, Press MENU and the

UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to T-CTC (menu item 13). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Set Receiving DCS (R-DCS) – MENU 14

To set the receiving DCS code for a channel, go to the channel for which you want to set the code. In standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to R-DCS (menu item 14). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired DCS tone. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

To deactivate the receiving DCS code, go to the channel. In standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to R-DCS (menu item 14). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Set Transmit DCS (T-DCS) – MENU 15 To set the transmit DCS code for a channel, go to the channel for which you want to set the code. In standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to T-DCS (menu item 15). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired DCS tone. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

To deactivate the transmit DCS code, go to the channel. In standby, Press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to T-DCS (menu item 15). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Setting Scan Mode (SC-REV) – MENU 16

The KG-805 will pause channel scan when a signal is detected on a specific channel. The scan will resume or stop completely when the signal is no longer detected, depending on the scan mode you choose. The default is TO.

There are three scan modes. TO – After detecting the signal on a channel, the radio will resume scanning if no operation is performed within 5 seconds. CO – When a signal is detected, the radio stops scanning and will resume scanning 3 seconds after the signal disappears. SE – When a signal is detected, scanning stops.

To choose the scan mode, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to SC-REV (menu item 16). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select TO, CO, or SE. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Setting Function Key 1 (PF1) – MENU 17

The KG-805 has two function keys, one on the side of the radio and one on top, both of which

are configurable in the menu. Programmable Function Key 1 (PF1) can be configured to perform one of three functions. RADIO allows access to the built-in FM radio, SCAN accesses the channel scan function, and LAMP controls the backlight for the LCD display and keys. The default is RADIO.

To choose the function of the PF1 key, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to PF1 (menu item 17). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose RADIO, SCAN, or LAMP. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

To deactivate the PF1 key, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to PF1 (menu item 17). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to select OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Setting Alarm Button (PF2) – MENU 18

Programmable Function Key 2 (PF2) is an Alarm button and is configured to sound an alarm when pressed. This key can be disabled in the radio.

To enable or disable the PF2 alarm button, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to PF2 (menu item 18). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose ALARM or OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Setting Display Mode (CH-MDF) – MENU 19

The KG-805 allows you to choose how to display the label for each channel. You can select to display the channel name (NAME), channel number (CH), or the actual GMRS frequency for the active channel (FREQ). The default is NAME.

To choose the display mode, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to CH-MDF (menu item 19). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose CH, FREQ, or NAME. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Set Standby Backlight (WT-LED) MENU 20

The KG-805 allows you to select one of three customizable backlight colors. When the backlight is activated while the radio is in standby, the display backlight will activate in color you choose. The choices are blue (BLUE), purple (PURPLE) or orange (ORANGE). You can also turn the backlight off when receiving a call.

To choose the receiving backlight color, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to WT-LED (menu item 20). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose BLUE, PURPLE, ORANGE, or OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Setting Receive Backlight (RX-LED) MENU 21

The KG-805 allows you to select one of three customizable backlight colors during receive. When the radio receives a signal, the display backlight will activate in color you choose. The choices are blue (BLUE), purple (PURPLE) or orange (ORANGE). You can also turn the backlight off when receiving a call.

To choose the receiving backlight color, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to WT-LED (menu item 21). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose BLUE, PURPLE, ORANGE, or OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Setting Transmit Backlight (TX-LED) MENU 22

The KG-805 allows you to select one of three customizable backlight colors during transmit. When the radio transmits a signal, the display backlight will activate in color you choose. The choices are blue (BLUE), purple (PURPLE) or orange (ORANGE). You can also turn the backlight off when receiving a call.

To choose the receiving backlight color, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to WT-LED (menu item 22). Press MENU to enter, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose BLUE, PURPLE, ORANGE, or OFF. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Editing Channel Name (CHNAME) – MENU 23

The KG-805 allows you to customize the name of each channel. The channel name can consist of 26 letters (A to Z) and 10 numerals (0-9) with a maximum length of 6 characters. Selecting the (-) symbol will leave a blank character (space).

To edit a channel name, press MENU and the UP/DOWN buttons and navigate to CHNAME (menu item 23). Press MENU to enter, press EXIT to browse the channels, and press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the channel to edit. Press the UP button to search and select the desired letter or numeral you want to change, then press the DOWN button to move to the next character place and use the UP button to search and select the desired letter or numeral. Repeat the process until the sixth character is edited. Press MENU to confirm your choice, then press EXIT to return to standby mode.

Channels and Frequencies

CTCSS Tones

DCS Codes

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