Wouxun KG-XS20G User manual

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Contents
Safety Information���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
FCC Licensing Information.........................................................................14
Installation and Setup ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
What’s Included ...........................................................................................15
Transceiver Installation.................................................................................16
Rear Panel.....................................................................................................17
Connecting a Power Source..........................................................................18
Replacing the Fuse........................................................................................19
Connecting an Antenna................................................................................20
Optional Connections ..................................................................................20
Hand Microphone Installation.....................................................................21
Getting Started��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
Feature Summary..........................................................................................22
Front Panel Guide ........................................................................................24

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LCD Guide ..................................................................................................25
Hand Microphone ........................................................................................26
Operation����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27
Introducing GMRS and the KG-XS20G.....................................................27
Power On/O...............................................................................................28
Adjusting Volume .........................................................................................28
Your First Transmit.......................................................................................28
Dual Display: Using Areas “A” and “B”.........................................................31
Channel and Frequency Modes ....................................................................32
Channels and Privacy Codes.........................................................................34
Using the Repeater Channels .......................................................................35
Channel Scan................................................................................................38
Key Lock ......................................................................................................40
Stopwatch Timer ..........................................................................................41

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NOAA Weather Mode.................................................................................41
Other Functions............................................................................................44
Keypad Hotkeys ..........................................................................................48
Function Keys .............................................................................................50
Programmable Function Keys .....................................................................52
Menu Functions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54
[01: SQL] Squelch........................................................................................54
[02: TX-POWER] Output Power................................................................54
[03: W/N] Bandwidth ..................................................................................55
[04: REPEATER] Repeater.........................................................................55
[05: BRT-ACTV] Active Backlight.............................................................55
[06: BRT-STBY] Standby Backlight ...........................................................56
[07: WX-ALERT] Weather Alert................................................................56
[08: BAT-SAVE] Battery Saver....................................................................57

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[09: RX-CTCSS] Receive CTCSS Tone .....................................................57
[10: TX-CTCSS] Transmit CTCSS Tone ...................................................57
[11: RX-DCS] Receive DCS Code..............................................................58
[12: TX-DCS] Transmit DCS Code............................................................58
[13: BACK-LT] Backlight Timeout.............................................................58
[14: SCANMODE] Scan Mode ..................................................................59
[15: SCANGP-A] Scan Group A ................................................................59
[16: SCANGP-B] Scan Group B.................................................................60
[17: PRI-SCAN] Priority Scan ....................................................................60
[18: PRI-CH] Priority Channel ...................................................................60
[19: SCAN-ADD] Scan Add / Delete.........................................................61
[20: TONESCAN] CTCSS/DCS Scanning ...............................................61
[21: TONESAVE] CTCSS/DCS Tone Save Options.................................62
[22: STEP] Frequency Step..........................................................................62

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[23: ROGER] Roger Beep ...........................................................................62
[24: TOT] Transmit Overtime Timer ..........................................................63
[25: TOA] Transmit Overtime Alarm ..........................................................63
[26: VOX] Voice Activated Transmit............................................................64
[27: VOICE] Voice Guide............................................................................64
[28: BEEP] Button Beeps.............................................................................64
[29: BUSYLOCK] Busy Channel Lockout..................................................65
[30: PF1-SHRT] Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment............................65
[31: PF1-LONG] Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment ...........................65
[32: PF2-SHRT] Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment............................66
[33: PF2-LONG] Side Key PF2 Long Press Assignment ...........................66
[34: SMUTESET] Secondary Area Mute Setting.......................................67
[35: A-MUTE] A Area Mute Setting..........................................................67
[36: B-MUTE] B Area Mute Setting ..........................................................68

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[37: WORKMODE] Work Mode ...............................................................68
[38: CH-NAME] Channel Name................................................................69
[39: CH-ADD] Add Memory Channel.......................................................69
[40: CH-DEL] Delete Memory Channel....................................................69
[41: COMPAND] Compander ....................................................................70
[42: SP-MUTE] Speaker Mute ...................................................................70
[43: ANI-SW] ANI-SW .............................................................................71
[44: ANI-EDIT] ANI-EDIT......................................................................71
[45: SIDETONE] Sidetone Setting ............................................................71
[46: ALERT] Tone Alert..............................................................................72
[47: PTT-DLY] PTT-Delay .......................................................................72
[48: PTT-ID] PTT-ID................................................................................73
[49: RING] Ring Time ................................................................................73
[50: CALLCODE] Call Code .....................................................................73

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[51: RPT-TONE] Repeater Tone ................................................................74
[52: TIMER] Stopwatch Timer ...................................................................74
[53: AUTOLOCK] Auto Lock ...................................................................74
[54: SPK-SET] Speaker Setting...................................................................75
[55: RADIOMEM] FM Radio Memory.....................................................75
[56: RESET] Factory Reset..........................................................................76
Advanced Operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 77
DTMF Encoding .........................................................................................77
Setting Non-Standard CTCSS or DCS.......................................................78
Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 81
Technical Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 83
Specications ................................................................................................83
Standard CTCSS and DCS Tones ...............................................................85
Default GMRS Channels and Frequencies ..................................................87

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NOAA Weather Channels ...........................................................................89
Optional Accessories������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 90
Limited Warranty ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91

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Safety InformationSafety Information
e KG-XS20G is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequen-
cy) energy, and you should exercise all safety precautions as are appropriate for this type
of device. ese safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed radio station.
⚠ Explosive atmospheres (gases, dust, fumes, etc.). Turn OFF your mobile radio while
taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do not carry spare fuel
containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your mobile radio is mounted in the trunk
area.
⚠ Injury from radio frequency transmissions. Do not operate your mobile radio when
somebody is either standing near to or touching the antenna, to avoid the possibili-
ty of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
⚠ Dynamite blasting caps. Operating the mobile radio within 150m (500 feet) of
dynamite blasting caps may cause them to explode. Turn OFF your mobile radio
when in areas where blasting is in progress, or where “TURN OFF TWO-WAY
RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps in your vehi-
cle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not
transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.

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Safety InformationSafety Information
⚠ Never allow unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your mobile radio or
antenna installation.
⚠ Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical
tape, to prevent short circuits.
⚠ Do not route cables or wires through door jambs or other locations where, through
wear and tear, they may become frayed and shorted to ground or to each other.
⚠ Do not stand in front of a directional antenna while you are transmitting into that
antenna. Do not install a directional antenna in any location where humans or pets
may be walking in the main directional lobe of the antenna’s radiation pattern.
⚠ In mobile installations, it is preferable to mount your antenna on top of the roof of
the vehicle, if feasible, so as to utilize the car body as a counterpoise for the antenna
and raise the radiation pattern as far away from passengers as possible.
⚠ During vehicular operation when stopped (in a parking lot, for example), make it a
practice to switch to Low power if there are people walking nearby.

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Safety Information
⚠ Never wear dual-earmu headphones while driving a vehicle.
⚠ Do not attempt to drive your vehicle while entering frequencies or accessing menu
items using the DTMF microphone, front panel or the base unit. Pull over to the
side of the road and put the vehicle in park before adjusting or programming the
transceiver.
Notice
▪ ese tips are important for safe operation of your KG-XS20G
mobile radio and its accessories. If they do not function normal-
ly, 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.

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Safety InformationSafety Information
Caution
Please read this manual before using, as it includes important instructions for the safe
handling, use and operation of your radio.
FCC Compliance
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR
RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC
RULES AND US FEDERAL LAW.

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Safety Information
Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Use only an antenna designed for use with this radio and its operating frequencies. Un-
authorized modications 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 or feed line.
FCC Licensing Information
e Wouxun KG-XS20G is FCC Part 95E type accepted for use on the GMRS. e
KG-XS20G 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 and complete the online appli-
cation or request FCC Form 605.

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Installation and SetupInstallation and SetupInstallation and SetupInstallation and Setup
What’s Included
Carefully unpack the contents of the box and be sure that you have the items in the list
below. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer.
Mobile/Base
Transceiver
Hand
Microphone
Screw Sets Hand
Microphone
Hook
Mobile Mounting
Bracket
Mobile Power
Cord
Fuse User Manual
12V Adapter

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Installation and Setup
Transceiver Installation
Choose a safe place inside your vehicle to install the transceiver, considering a location
that would not cause harm to passengers while the vehicle is in motion or in case of an
accident or sudden braking. Install the transceiver in an area with good ventilation and
away from direct exposure to the sun.
1. Use the supplied self-tapping screws
to install the support bracket in the
vehicle.
2. Set the transceiver in the bracket,
then insert the supplied thumbscrews and tighten,
ensuring that the thumbscrews are fastened tightly.
is will ensure the support bracket and the transceiver
do not become loose when the vehicle hits bumps or
shakes.
Self-Tapping Screws (2)
Screw Washers (2)

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Installation and SetupInstallation and Setup
3. e thumbscrews can be loosened to adjust the radio to dierent angles and then
retightened to hold the transceiver in place at that angle.
Rear Panel
e connections needed for the installation, programming and operation of the radio
are located on the rear panel. Refer to pages 18-21 for information about them.
Power Plug
PC Programming
Port
Speaker Port
Antenna Connector

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Installation and Setup
Connecting a Power Source
e power requirement of the transceiver ranges from 13.8V±15%. If the power source
exceeds 16V, TX will be disabled but RX will operate as normal. If the power source
falls below 9.5V, the transceiver will automatically shut o to prevent it from draining
the battery and aecting the normal operation of the vehicle.
Important
e transceiver’s operating voltage is 13.8V±15% DC.

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Installation and SetupInstallation and Setup
Replacing the Fuse
In the event that the transceiver blows a fuse, rst determine the cause, then replace the
fuse. If after installing the new fuse it blows again, disconnect the power source imme-
diately and contact your authorized Wouxun dealer for assistance.
e specied fuse current is 15A. e specied power source current is 20A and above.
Refer to the following diagram for fuse installation. Be sure the fuse is properly seated
and secured to the copper set.

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Installation and Setup
Connecting an Antenna
Before using the transceiver, you must correctly connect a properly tuned and installed
antenna. To get the best results, be sure the antenna is tuned for the frequencies that
you intend to use, and the antenna’s impedance is 50 ohms. Using an incorrect or
improperly installed antenna could harm the transceiver. Never attempt to transmit
without an antenna connected!
e transceiver is equipped with an SO-239 (UHF female) antenna connector. It will
require an antenna cable with a PL-259 (UHF male) connector.
Optional Connections
12V Vehicle Power Adapter
e KG-XS20G includes a 12V vehicle power adapter for use as an alternative to the
hardwire installation. Note:e KG-XS20G typically draws less than 4�5 amps of
power when in use on high power� Conrm that your vehicle’s accessory port uses a
minimum 10 amp fuse before attempting to use the 12V power adapter�