Wouxun KG-S88G User manual

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Contents
Safety Information������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
FCC Licensing Information.........................................................................12
Getting Started��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
Feature Summary..........................................................................................13
What’s Included ...........................................................................................15
Front Panel Guide ........................................................................................16
Right / Left Side Guide ...............................................................................17
Display Guide...............................................................................................18
Dust and Water Protection...........................................................................19
Installing and Removing the Battery ............................................................20
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................21
Antenna Information....................................................................................23
Installing the Belt Clip .................................................................................23
Operation����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24

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Introducing GMRS and the KG-S88G........................................................24
Power On/O and Adjusting Volume ..........................................................25
Your First Transmit.......................................................................................25
Channel and Frequency Modes ....................................................................27
Channels and Privacy Codes.........................................................................29
Using the Repeater Channels .......................................................................30
Channel Scan................................................................................................33
Key Lock ......................................................................................................35
Keypad Hotkeys ..........................................................................................36
Keypad Function Keys ................................................................................37
Programmable Key Functions .....................................................................38
Stopwatch Timer ..........................................................................................43
Menu Functions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45
[01: SQUELCH] Squelch............................................................................45

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[02: TX-POWER] Output Power................................................................45
[03: W-N] Bandwidth ..................................................................................46
[04: REPEATER] Repeater.........................................................................46
[05: WORKMODE] Work Mode ...............................................................46
[06: BACK-LT] Backlight Timeout.............................................................47
[07: STEP] Frequency Step..........................................................................47
[08: BAT-SAVE] Battery Saver....................................................................48
[09: RX-CTCSS] Receive CTCSS Tone .....................................................48
[10: RX-DCS] Receive DCS Code..............................................................48
[11: TX-CTCSS] Transmit CTCSS Tone ...................................................49
[12: TX-DCS] Transmit DCS Code............................................................49
[13: SCANMODE] Scan Mode ..................................................................50
[14: SCAN-QT] Tone Scanning Compatibility Check ...............................50
[15: SCAN-ADD] Scan Add / Delete.........................................................51

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[16: PRI-SCAN] Priority Scan ....................................................................51
[17: PRI-CH] Priority Channel ...................................................................51
[18: TONESCAN] CTCSS/DCS Scanning ...............................................52
[19: TONESAVE] CTCSS/DCS Tone Save Options.................................52
[20: VOX] Voice Activated Transmit............................................................53
[21: VOX-DLY] VOX Delay .......................................................................53
[22: TOT] Transmit Overtime Timer ..........................................................54
[23: TOA] Transmit Overtime Alarm ..........................................................54
[24: ROGER] Roger Beep ...........................................................................54
[25: BEEP] Button Beeps.............................................................................55
[26: VOICE] Voice Guide............................................................................55
[27: BUSYLOCK] Busy Channel Lockout..................................................55
[28: DESCRAMB] Descrambler .................................................................56
[29: CALL-ID] Select Call ID ....................................................................56

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[30: CH-NAME] Channel Name................................................................56
[31: CH-FAV] Favorite Channel .................................................................57
[32: CH-ADD] Add Memory Channel.......................................................58
[33: CH-DEL] Delete Memory Channel....................................................58
[34: SP-MUTE] Speaker Mute ...................................................................58
[35: SIDETONE] Sidetone Setting ............................................................59
[36: ALERT] Tone Alert..............................................................................60
[37: ID-EDIT] Edit Radio ID.....................................................................60
[38: ID-DLY] ID-Delay..............................................................................60
[39: PTT-ID] Radio ID Setting ..................................................................61
[40: RING] Ring Time ................................................................................61
[41: STARTUP] Power On Message ...........................................................62
[42: ST-MSG] Custom Power On Message ................................................62
[43: TIMER] Stopwatch Timer ...................................................................63

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[44: RPT-TONE] Squelch Tone..................................................................63
[45: AUTOLOCK] Auto Lock ...................................................................63
[46: LOCKMODE] Lock Mode.................................................................64
[47: PF1-SHRT] Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment............................64
[48: PF1-LONG] Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment ...........................65
[49: PF2-SHRT] Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment............................65
[50: PF2-LONG] Side Key PF2 Long Press Assignment ...........................65
[51: TOP-SHRT] Top Key Short Press Assignment...................................66
[52: TOP-LONG] Top Key Long Press Assignment ..................................66
[53: VOLTAGE] Voltage .............................................................................66
[54: RESET] Factory Reset..........................................................................67
Advanced Operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 68
DTMF Encoding .........................................................................................68
Setting Non-Standard CTCSS or DCS.......................................................72

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Adding and Removing Channels..................................................................74
Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 78
Technical Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 80
Specications ................................................................................................80
Standard CTCSS and DCS Tones ...............................................................82
Default GMRS Channels and Frequencies ..................................................84
Optional Accessories������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 86
Limited Warranty ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 87

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Safety InformationSafety InformationSafety InformationSafety Information
e KG-S88G is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequency)
energy, and you should exercise all safety precautions as are appropriate for this type of
device.
Please read the suggestions and warnings below before using the transceiver.
⚠ Keep the transceiver and accessories out of the reach of children.
⚠ Do not disassemble the transceiver.
⚠ Only use the supplied battery pack and charger or genuine Wouxun branded
replacements purchased from an authorized dealer. Using improper batteries and
charging accessories can damage the transceiver.
⚠ e supplied antenna is tuned for the frequencies supported by this transceiver.
Using an aftermarket antenna can damage the transceiver.
⚠ Do not leave the transceiver exposed to direct sunlight or in overheated areas for an
extended period of time.
⚠ Keep the transceiver away from dusty or humid areas.

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Safety Information
⚠ e transceiver should be cleaned with mild detergents and a soft brush or cloth.
Avoid cleaning with aggressive chemicals.
⚠ NEVER transmit without a properly connected antenna.
⚠ If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected from the transceiver, power it o immedi-
ately, then remove the battery pack. Contact your dealer for further assistance.
⚠ Only the carry accessories supplied with this radio (such as the belt clip) should be
used. Use of other accessories may exceed RF exposure guidelines.
Notice
▪ ese tips are important for safe operation of your KG-S88G
radio and its accessories. If the transceiver does not function
normally, please get in touch with your dealer immediately.
▪ If you use components or accessories not produced by the
Wouxun Company, Wouxun will not guarantee the safety and
usability of the transceiver.