wouxun KG-Q10G Portable GMRS Radio User Manual

wouxun KG-Q10G Portable GMRS Radio

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Safety Information

• The KG-Q10G 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.

• The 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.

• Keep the transceiver away from dusty or humid areas

• The 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 off immediately, 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

• These tips are important for the safe operation of your KG-Q10G 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.

Caution
Please read this manual before using the radio, as it includes important instructions for the safe handling, use, and operation of your radio.
FCC Compliance
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND US 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.
• FCC Licensing Information

The Wouxun KG-Q10G is FCC Part 95E type accepted for use on the GMRS. The KG- Q10G 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 application or request FCC Form 605.

Feature Summary

• 30 GMRS Channels
• 8 Built-In GMRS Repeater Channels
• 999 Memory Channels
• 7 NOAA Weather Channels
• NOAA Weather Alerts
• 5 Weather Alert Notifications
• GPS Location Data Display
• Up to 6 Watts Output Power
• IP67 Waterproof
• Frequency (VFO) Mode
• USB-C Charging Port
• Simultaneous Dual Channel Receive
• Full-Color Dual Channel Display
• 10 Colorful Theme Options
• 4 Customizable Display Themes
• 4 Selectable Power Levels
• Standard and Non-Std CTCSS/D
• CTCSS/DCS Tone Scan
• Channel Scan
• Priority Channel Scanning
• Favorite Channels
• Scan Group Support
• Group Call/All Call/Select Call
• Display Channel Name, Number Frequency
• Custom Display Messages
• Incoming Caller ID Display
• DTMF Encode/Decode
• Reverse Frequency
• Walkaround
• VOX
• Receive (RX) Frequency Range:
  • 26.965-27.405 MHz (AM)
  • 76-108 MHz (FM)
  • 108-224.995MHz (VHF Receiving)
  • 320-479.9975MHz, 714-824MHz, 849-869MHz, 894-999.9975MHz (UHF Receiving)
  • 26.765-999.9975MHz (Scanning)
• Transmit (TX) Frequency Range:
  • 462.550-462.725MHz (GMRS Channels 1-7 and 15-22)
  • 467.550-467.725MHz (GMRS Channels 8-14 & Repeater 23-30)
• English Voice Guide
• Superheterodyne Receiver
• Full Backlit Keypad
• Stopwatch Timer
• Clock Display
• Built-in Flashlight
• Remote Stun/Kill/Monitor/Inspect
• 2 Configurable Side Keys
• Configurable Top Key
• 2 Programmable PTT Keys
• PC Programming Software Support

Getting Started

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 or damaged, please contact your dealer.

Getting Started
Front Panel Guide

Right / Left Side Guide

Display Guide

Dust and Water Protection
The KG-Q10G is waterproof to IP67 standards. It is dust resistant and rated to withstand any ingress of solid objects and can withstand immersion in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. This radio is dust and waterproof only while the battery is properly installed and locked in place with no gaps and all ports are completely sealed with their port covers using the original supplied screws. Use of a headset or other accessory will negate the dust and waterproofing features of this radio. Do not attempt to operate this radio if it has been submerged in water deeper than 1 meter.

• 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.
• If the screws and/or port covers are removed, the radio is no longer IP67 compliant.
• Use only the supplied screws to seal the port covers.

Installing and Removing the Battery

• The lithium-ion battery pack included with the radio is not fully charged out of the box.
• It is recommended to charge it before using the radio for the first time.
• Installing the Battery
• Slide the battery pack up along the back of the radio until it stops. Then push the bottom of the battery towards the radio until it clicks into place.
• Removing the Battery
• Pull the release latch toward the three battery contacts. While holding latch in place, press down on the top end of the battery pack, then slide it down and off the radio.

Charging the Battery
The KG-Q10G features two charging options for the battery pack. It can be charged using the included desktop charger or the built-in USB-C port on the side of the radio.
Charging with the Desktop Charger
The KG-Q10G includes an intelligent desktop charger. It can charge the battery pack with or without the radio attached.

1. Insert the AC plug into an available 100~240v outlet. The LED light on the charger base will flash red for 2-3 seconds. This indicates the charger is in standby mode.
   Note

   • When a completely drained battery is first inserted into the charger, the charger will switch to trickle charge mode and the LED will flash red continuously.
   • After 10-20 minutes the charger will switch to normal charging mode and the light will turn solid red. The LED will turn green when charging is complete.

2. Insert the battery or radio with the battery attached into the charger. The LED light on the charger will turn red to indicate the battery is charging.

3. When the LED light on the charger turns green, charging is complete.

Charging with the USB-C Port
The KG-Q10G can charge the battery from the USB-C charging port on the side of the radio using an optional USB-C cable (not included). The battery pack can be fully charged with a USB cable connected to a USB to AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet or to a USB port in a vehicle.
When the radio is connected to a power source through the USB-C charging port with a battery attached, the LED at the bottom of the port will light up red to indicate the battery is charging. The LED will turn green when charging is complete.
In addition to the charging option, the radio can be powered directly via the USB-C port while charging the battery pack.

Antenna Information
The KG-Q10G antenna is permanently attached to comply with FCC rules. Any attempt to remove it may damage your radio and will void your warranty.
Warning: To avoid injury, DO NOT attempt to operate your radio if the antenna is damaged or defective.
Installing the Belt Clip
The belt clip attaches to the back of the radio with the two supplied screws. To install the belt clip, press it against the back of the unit and line up the screw holes. Insert each screw one at a time and tighten until there is no further resistance and the belt clip is firmly attached to the radio. Do not over-tighten the screws.
Introducing GMRS and the KG-Q10G
The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a two-way radio service that offers some powerful benefits. Users are allowed to transmit at high power, up to 50 watts, and use advanced equipment, such as repeaters that enable you to transmit over large areas. The GMRS requires the user to purchase a license, and a single license covers the user and their extended family for 10 years.
The KG-Q10G was designed to allow you to take advantage of all that GMRS has to offer and more. Right out of the box this radio is configured to allow you to transmit on the 15 high-powered GMRS simplex channels and 8 low-powered simplex channels, as well as the 8 repeater channels.
Read this chapter to learn the basics of using your new KG-Q10G radio, such as selecting a channel, transmitting and receiving, and scanning.

Power On/Off and Adjusting Volume
Rotate the volume knob clockwise to power on the radio. To power off the radio, rotate the volume knob counter-clockwise until a click is felt.
To adjust the volume, use the volume knob when the radio is powered on. Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume, and counter-clockwise decreases it.

Your First Transmit
Selecting a Channel
When you power on your KG-Q10G for the first time, the display will likely show“GMRS-01” in the center with “CH-001” in the upper right corner. GMRS-01 is the name of the currently selected channel. CH-001 is the channel number. Turn the Channel Knob or the [UP] / [DOWN] arrow keys to navigate through the list of channels.
As a licensed GMRS user you are allowed to use any of the channels. The channel you choose isn’t as important as making sure it’s the same channel the rest of your group is using.

Be sure the channel you select is also supported by the equipment everyone else in your group is using.

• Most rules for GMRS are the same for all channels, but there are a few differences, particularly concerning output power. The GMRS channels on the KG-Q10G consist of 4 groups, with the following differences:
• Transmitting on GMRS channels 1-7 is limited to 5 watts of output power. These channels can transmit at up to High power (5 watts) on the KG-Q10G.
• Transmitting on channels 8-14 is limited to a half-watt of output power and is for use on Low power only.
• Transmitting on channels 15-22 is allowed at High power on the KG-Q10G. These channels are authorized for up to 50 watts of output power.
• Channels 23-30 receive on the same frequencies as channels 15-22 but transmit on a special offset frequency set aside for repeaters. See page 34 for more information about using the KG-Q10G with repeaters.

Transmitting and Receiving

• With a channel selected, the radio is actively “listening” for an incoming signal on that channel. When a signal is detected, the transmission will be heard through the radio’s speaker. Please note, the Squelch setting (page 58) determines how strong a signal needs to be to be detected.
• To transmit, first be sure the channel is clear and then hold the radio a few inches from your mouth. Hold down the PTT1 button (lower PTT) on the side while talking and release the PTT1 when finished.
• For best performance and clarity of transmission, position the radio upright with the front of the radio facing you, hold it several inches away from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone during transmission.
• Dual Display: Using Areas “A” and “B”
• The KG-Q10G is two radios in one! The dual display function allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While this may sound complex, the KG-Q10G is designed to make this powerful feature easy to use.
• The display is divided in half with the top half referred to as “Area A” and the bottom half referred to as “Area B”. Each area controls a separate radio. The current primary area will be larger, occupying about two-thirds of the screen. When you operate on the radio, such as changing channels or transmitting, that operation is performed on the currently active area.

Turning the Dual Display On and Off
The dual display is on by default on the KG-Q10G. Instead of a frequency or channel name, customizable text is displayed in the inactive area when the dual display is off.
Use the [TDR/MODE] key on the keypad to toggle between a single and dual display.

Changing the Primary Area
With Dual Display on, press the [AREA] key on the keypad to switch the primary area.
With Dual Display off, pressing the [AREA] key will switch the currently active area as well, but will also turn off the previously active area. For example, with Area “A” on and Area “B” off, pressing [AREA] would turn on Area “B” and turn off Area “A”.

Important!
When the A or B area of the screen is the larger, dominant area, this indicates that area is the Primary and the other area is the secondary side. This is very important, as all of the active operations will be performed on the Primary side.

Channel and Frequency Modes
The KG-Q10G supports tuning frequencies via two methods: channel and frequency modes.
In channel mode, frequencies that have been saved can be selected from the channel list. This is the default mode and is the most convenient way to access commonly used frequencies. The KG-Q10G is pre-configured with 30 GMRS channels but allows users to save custom channels as well (up to 999). In channel mode, turning the Channel/Frequency Knob or pressing the [UP] / [DOWN] keys will tune to the next channel in the list.
Frequency mode (also referred to as VFO mode) allows you to tune directly to a specific frequency regardless of the frequency having been previously saved. In frequency mode, turning the Channel/Frequency Knob or pressing the [UP] / [DOWN] keys will tune to a higher or lower frequency, depending on which key is pressed. The STEP menu option allows you to adjust the step between each frequency. To enter a frequency directly, type the frequency using the keypad.
The KG-Q10G can only transmit on GMRS frequencies. All other available frequencies entered in Frequency mode or through the programming software are received only.
The WORK-MODE menu option allows you to switch between Channel and Frequency (VFO) modes. Long press the AREA key to jump between bands in Frequency mode.
The KG-Q10G supports the following frequency bands:

KG-Q10G Frequency range

• 26.965-27.405 (AM),
• 108-224.995 MHz (VHF Receiving)
• 320-479.9975MHz, 714-824MHz, 849-869MHz, 894-999.9975MHz (UHF Receiving)
• 26.765-999.9975MHz(Scanning)
• 462.5500-462.7250MHz, 462.5625-462.7125MHz, 467.5500-467.7250MHz, 467.5625-467.7125MHz(GMRS)

Note: This list includes all of the bands on which the radio can receive. Only GMRS frequencies are available to transmit.
Channels and Tones
The KG-Q10G supports 30 built-in GMRS channels and 155 tones and codes. To successfully communicate between your stations or members of your group, all the connecting radios must use the same frequency and CTCSS tone or DCS code.
The KG-Q10G supports both standard and non-standard CTCSS tones and DCS codes. These tones and codes can be enabled and configured in the [RX-CTCSS],[RX- DCS], [TX-CTCSS], and [TX-DCS] menu options. Instructions for entering non- standard tones and codes can be found in the Advanced Operations section of this manual.
The KG-Q10G supports 999 customizable memory channels. Instructions for adding and deleting channels are located in the Advanced Operations section.

Using Repeaters
The KG-Q10G is pre-configured with 8 GMRS repeater channels. The channels are named RPT-15 through RPT-22.
What is a Repeater?
In basic terms, a repeater is a device that is used to increase the range of two-way radios.
Repeaters will receive a transmission on one frequency and simultaneously rebroadcast that transmission on a different frequency. Repeaters are often set up in a fixed location and connected to an antenna that is mounted at a higher elevation to provide better range than is normally available with radio-to-radio (simplex) communications.

Locating a Repeater

• Using GMRS repeaters can significantly increase the range of your radio, but just tuning to one of the repeater channels isn’t necessarily going to work. You first have to be sure there is a repeater listening on that frequency, and you have to be within range of that repeater.
• The best resource for locating GMRS repeaters is the website www.myGMRS.com.
• This site has an extensive database of GMRS repeaters throughout the United States.
• It is important to keep in mind that a GMRS repeater is not necessarily intended for public use. They are owned by individuals and are sometimes intended for private use or require permission to use.
• Before connecting to a GMRS repeater, be sure that you have permission or that the owner is fine with public use. The description on the my GMRS website usually indicates if permission is required and provides a way to get in touch with the owner.

KG-Q10G Repeater Channels
RPT-15 through RPT-22 has the same receive frequency as channels GMRS-15 through GMRS-22. However, the transmit frequency for these channels is assigned to a frequency specifically designated as a GMRS repeater input frequency. The chart below lists the default frequencies for these channels.

Accessing a Repeater in Frequency Mode

• The REPEATER menu option allows you to transmit to a repeater while in Frequency Mode. If you are tuned to a GMRS receive frequency that is valid for repeater use and turn the REPEATER menu option ON, the KG-Q10G will transmit to the repeater input frequency when the PTT is pressed. The REPEATER menu option is ignored when the radio is not tuned to one of the 8 GMRS repeater transmits frequencies.
  Channel Scan

• The [SCAN] key controls the scan function. To activate Channel Scan, you must be in Channel Mode. Press and hold the [SCAN] key for two seconds or until you hear “Scan Begin”. The radio will scan each channel for activity, starting from the current channel.

• Pressing the [UP] / [DOWN] keys while scanning will change the direction of the scan from low to high ([UP]) or high to low ([DOWN]). Press any other key to stop the scan. Refer to the Scan Mode menu item for more information on the types of scans available.

• The scan function can also be assigned to the programmable PF1, PF2 or TOP buttons from the menu.

• Individual channels can be added or removed from the scan list using the Scan Add [SCAN-ADD] menu option.

Priority Channel Scan

• The KG-Q10G supports Priority Channel Scanning. When the Priority Channel Scan function is activated using the PRI-SCAN menu option, the KG-Q10G will check the priority channel every 3 seconds for activity during normal operation.
• This helps prevent missing all or part of a transmission when you are primarily concerned with a single channel.
• The PRI-SCAN menu item has options ON-STANDBY and ON-ALWAYS. If activity is detected on the priority channel with ON-STANDBY selected, the priority channel activity will be heard only if the radio is not receiving a transmission on the current channel. If ON-ALWAYS is selected, the priority channel activity will be heard even if a transmission is already being received on the current channel. The ON-ALWAYS option will momentarily interrupt the audio every 3 seconds when receiving as it checks the priority channel. This is a normal function of the radio.
• To set a priority channel, use the [PRI-CH] menu item. To activate the Priority Channel Scanning feature, use the [PRI-SCAN] menu item.
• Frequency Scan
• The KG-Q10G includes advanced options for scanning frequencies. The VFOSCAN menu option allows you to set the frequency bands and ranges to be scanned when the [*SCAN] key is pressed to perform a scan while in Frequency (VFO) Mode.
• The CUR-BAND option will only scan the frequencies in the currently active band.
• For instance, if you are using the 26-27 MHz CB band, the radio will only scan the frequencies on that band.
• The RANGE option will scan all frequencies that are set within a predetermined range.
• A frequency range for the Range option can be configured in the programming software. This option is located in the VFO Scan Mode section of the Scan Group tab.
• The ALL option will scan all frequencies on all of the available bands.
• To activate Frequency Scan, press and hold the [*SCAN] key for two seconds or until you hear “Scan Begin”. The radio will scan each frequency for activity in sequential order, starting from the current frequency. In Frequency (VFO) mode, the radio will scan by the frequency step. This can be configured using the STEP menu option.
• Pressing the [UP] / [DOWN] keys while scanning will change the direction of the scan from low to high ([UP]) or high to low ([DOWN]). Press any other key to stop the scan. Refer to the Scan Mode menu item for more information on the types of scans available.
• The scan function can also be assigned to the programmable PF1, PF2 or TOP buttons from the menu.

Scan Groups
The KG-Q10G is equipped with the ability to create scan groups. This is a handy tool for power users, particularly those managing a large number of channels or who operate in various regions. Scan Groups allow more selective scanning.

• To add a channel to a Scan Group it must first be added to the scan list with the [SCAN-ADD] option in the Area Menu.
• Your KG-Q10G is configured to scan all channel groups by default, however, it can be configured to scan any specific group of channels you desire using the [SCANGROUP] option in the Area Menu.
• The KG-Q10G supports 10 scan groups. Channel ranges for these groups can be defined via the PC programming software.

Scanning CTCSS / DCS Codes

• The KG-Q10G is equipped with the ability to scan an incoming signal for a CTCSS tone or DCS code and update the current channel’s tone or code settings once the tone or code is identified.
• To activate the CTCSS /DCS scan, press the [MENU] key and navigate to the TONESCAN menu item. Choose CTCSS or DCS and press [MENU] when a signal is received to activate the scan. Keep this menu item open to scan.
• The scan will begin when a signal is received. The scan will stop when the signal ends and resume from where it left off the next time the signal is received until it identifies the correct tone. Use the [UP]/[DOWN] arrow keys to scan in a different direction.
• See the TONE-SCAN menu item for more information.
• The TONE-SCAN feature saves the tone to the channel when you press MENU after a tone has been detected. When saving the tone, TONE-SCAN looks at the TONESAVE option in the System Menu to determine if the detected tone is to be saved as the TX tone, RX tone, or both.

NOAA Weather Mode

• NOAA Weather Mode allows you to quickly access weather information from a local
• NOAA broadcast station.
• To activate NOAA Weather Mode, you must first assign the WEATHER function to either the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key. Once it is assigned, press the appropriate PF key to activate it. The display will change to show a NOAA broadcast station frequency starting with 162 MHz and a rain cloud icon will appear above it to indicate the radio is in Weather Mode. Use the Channel/Frequency Knob or the arrow keys to navigate to your preferred NOAA station. Your most recently selected station will be remembered each time you enter this mode.
• A list of supported NOAA frequencies is included in the Technical Information chapter of this manual.
• To exit Weather Mode, press the PF key assigned to the WEATHER function. The radio will return to the last channel or frequency accessed

Operation

To locate the NOAA station closest to your location, visit the following site: https://www.weather.gov/nwr/station-listing.

Note

• Weather Mode is accessible on Area A only.
• While in Weather Mode the menu is not accessible on Area A.

The KG-Q10G features a Weather Alert option. When Weather Alert mode is active and the radio is in standby mode, the KG-Q10G will monitor the currently selected weather channel for an alert tone (1050Hz) that indicates a weather warning or alert has been issued.
When a weather alert has been detected, the KG-Q10G will produce an alert according to the option chosen in the WX-NOTIFY menu function. For all WX- NOTIFY alert options other than WEATHER, pressing any key will acknowledge and end the alert.
The five alert options are listed in the following chart

Key Lock
The keys on the KG-Q10G can be locked to prevent them from being accidentally pressed. When the Key Lock is enabled, all buttons except the [#] and both PTT keys will be disabled.
To activate the Key Lock, press and hold the [#] key for two seconds. The key icon will appear at the top of the display. The buttons are now disabled.
To disable the Key Lock, press and hold the [#] key for two seconds. The key icon will disappear from the top of the display. The buttons should now be enabled.
The KG-Q10G also has an Auto Lock feature. When activated, it will automatically lock the keypad after a specified time. The [AUTOLOCK] option is located in the System Menu.
Keypad Hotkeys
The keypad features hotkeys for faster access to the first nine options in the Area Menu.
When the radio is in Area MENU mode, press the desired hotkey to go directly to that option and press the UP / DOWN arrow keys to choose the desired setting. Press[MENU] to confirm, then press [EXIT] to save the setting and exit the menu.

Keypad Function Keys
The keypad includes 9 function keys to perform specific operations on the radio, from accessing and navigating the menu to the control of various functions. The chart below lists the keys and what they do.

Programmable PTT Keys
The KG-Q10G features two push-to-talk (PTT) buttons designated [PTT1] and [PTT2]. PTT1 is the lower and primary PTT by default. PTT2 is the upper PTT.
These buttons can be configured to perform specific transmit operations from the Sys- tem Ment. They can also be assigned via the programming software.

Programmable Function Keys
The KG-Q10G has two programmable keys called [PF1] and [PF2] located on the left side of the radio below the PTT keys. It also has a programmable [TOP] key. Each key can perform two different functions, one activated with a short press and one with a long press. These functions can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] and [TOP] keys from the menu. They can also be assigned via the programming software.

Reverse Frequency

• When Reverse Frequency is activated, the transmit and receive frequencies of the active channel are exchanged or reversed, allowing the radio to transmit on the receive frequency and receive on the transmit frequency. This feature is useful for checking if you are within simplex range of other units before activating Talk Around.
• Press the [*SCAN] key on the active channel to activate or deactivate this feature.
• When activated, an “R” icon will appear above the channel name, frequency or number.
• The Reverse Frequency function can also be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] buttons from the System Menu. Available in Channel Modes only.

Talk Around
The Talk Around function allows the radio to transmit and receive on the output frequency of a repeater, essentially letting you bypass the repeater. This feature is useful when the repeater is nearly out of range, is not operational, or if you are in range of other stations and would prefer to contact them via simplex. Long press the [RPT] key on the active channel to activate or deactivate this feature. The Talk Around function can also be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] buttons from the System Menu
SOS

• The radio can transmit an SOS alarm to other stations on the same channel. When SOS is activated, the radio will emit an oscillating alarm. After 5 seconds, the radio will transmit the alarm to other radios on the same channel. To activate the SOS function, it must first be assigned to the
• [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key (pp. 78-81).

Alarm
The radio features an alarm function with a Call ID code. When activated, the radio will emit an oscillating alarm and transmit a Call ID code plus the number “110” on the active channel for 5 seconds, after which the alarm will repeat. Press any key to deactivate the alarm. To activate the alarm function, it must first be assigned to the [PF1],[PF2] or [TOP] key (pp. 78-81).
Monitor

• The MONITOR function opens squelch on the current channel or frequency. This is useful when listening for weak transmissions. To use the MONITOR function, it must first be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key.

Display Blacklight

• The KG-Q10G allows you to activate the backlight for the display using a programmable key. When activated, the backlight will remain on for the duration of the time set in the BACKLIGHT menu option. It can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or[TOP] key using the System Menu.
• Flashlight/Strobe
• The KG-Q10G has a built-in LED flashlight at the top of the radio. It can operate in two modes. [FLASHLIGHT] provides steady illumination. [STROBE] functions as a flashing strobe light. To access one or both of these features, they must first be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key using the System Menu.

Favorite Channels

• The KG-Q10G allows you to access specific channels marked as favorite channels.
• When assigned to a programmable key, pressing that key will change channels to the next highest channel marked as Favorite. Pressing the key again will go to the next favorite channel on the list. When the highest channel is reached, the radio will cycle back to the first favorite channel on the list. If no channels are marked as favorites, pressing the key will produce an error beep.
• The current channel can be activated or deactivated as a Favorite Channel by using the CH-FAV menu option. This function does not work in Frequency Mode.
• The Favorite Channels function can be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key using the System Menu.

FM Radio

• The KG-Q10G features a commercial broadcast FM Radio. To access the FM Radio, it must first be assigned to the [PF1], [PF2] or [TOP] key (pp. 78-81). When active,the current FM radio frequency will appear near the top of the display above Area A.
• To find an active broadcast station, press [*SCAN] to begin the FM Radio scanning function. Press any key to stop the scan.
• To enter a specific radio frequency directly, press the [RPT] key while the FM radio is on.
• To store an FM radio station in memory, locate the desired station, long press[MENU], go to FM-RADIO, and press [MENU] to activate the radio storage function. Press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to choose MEMORY. Use the channel knob or the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select a memory channel, then press [MENU] to confirm.
• To Recall a station, long press [MENU] to activate the radio storage function. Press the[UP] and [DOWN] keys to choose RECALL. Use the channel knob or the [UP] and[DOWN] keys to select a memory channel to recall, then press [MENU] to confirm.
• Up to 20 FM radio stations can be stored on the radio using the [FM-RADIO] menu option.

Stopwatch Timer

• The KG-Q10G has a built-in stopwatch timer. It can be enabled using the TIMER menu option. Once enabled, Press [#] on the radio to activate the timer.
• Press any key to stop the timer. When stopped, press any key to deactivate the timer and return to standby mode.
• When the timer is activated, it will appear on the display in place of the current channel information. The menu is not accessible while the timer is active.

Using the Area Menu

• The Wouxun KG-Q10G has two menus to access its primary features and functions.
• The Area Menu includes menu options and settings that are only applied directly to or otherwise affect the functionality of each channel when in Channel Mode or the selected frequency when in VFO Mode. It is accessed with a short press of the[MENU] key. This menu includes such settings as CTCSS/DCS tones, squelch, and
  bandwidth.

SQUELCH] Squelch

• Function: The squelch function mutes the speaker when no signal is detected. Adjusting the squelch sensitivity allows you to control how strong of a signal is required to unmute the speaker. Selecting a lower number will allow weaker signals to be heard; higher numbers require a stronger signal. Selecting [0]will unmute the speaker at all times.
• Options: 0-9
• Default: 5

STEP] Frequency Step

• Function: Allows you to adjust the steps between frequencies. Available only in Frequency mode.
• Options: 2.5K/5K/6.25K/8.33K/10K/12.5K/25K/50K/100K
• Default: 5K

RX-CTCSS] Receive CTCSS Tone

• Function: Sets the receiving CTCSS tone for the selected channel. Use the arrow keys to select your preferred code or the [*] key to choose OFF and then MENU to confirm.
• Options: OFF/50 CTCSS Tones
• Default: OFF

RX-DCS] Receive DCS Code

• Function: Sets the receiving DCS code for the selected channel. Short press the [#] key to choose DCS+ (N) or DCS- (I) codes. Use the arrow keys to select your preferred code or the [*] key to choose OFF and then MENU to confirm.
• Options: OFF/105 DCS+ Codes/105 DCS- Codes
• Default: OFF

TX-CTCSS] Transmit CTCSS Tone

• Function: Sets the transmitting CTCSS tone for the selected channel. Use the arrow keys to select your preferred code or the [*] key to choose OFF and then to confirm.
• Options: OFF/50 CTCSS Tones
• Default: OFF

TX-DCS] Transmit DCS Code

• Function: Sets the transmitting DCS code for the selected channel. Short press the [#]key to choose DCS+ (N) or DCS- (I) codes. Use the arrow keys to select your preferred code or the [*] key to choose OFF and then MENU to confirm.
• Options: OFF/105 DCS+ Codes/105 DCS- Codes

Default: OFF
REPEATER] Repeater

• Function: Sets the offset frequency for a repeater channel. When this option is activated the KG-Q10G will transmit to the repeater input frequency when the radio is tuned to a frequency that has a valid GMRS repeater offset. This option is only available in frequency mode and will be ignored on frequencies that do not have a GMRS repeater offset. The offset is fixed to 5.000 MHz.
• Options: OFF/ON
• Default: OFF

CH-NAME] Channel Name

• Function: Allows you to edit the name for the currently active channel. To edit a channel name, press [MENU] and choose the CH-NAME option. the name of the current channel will be in edit mode and the first character will flash to indicate it is currently being edited. Press the [UP] and
• [DOWN] keys to select the desired character, then press the [PF1] key to move to the next position. Press the [PF2] key to move back to the previous position. When you finish editing the name, press [MENU] to save. Pressing the [*] key will toggle between upper case, lower case, numeral, punctuation/symbols or space characters in the list, beginning with A, a, 0, ?, [space]. Pressing the [#]key will clear the entire name field. This option is only available in Channel Mode.
• Options: 8 Characters
• Default: None

CH-FAV] Favorite Channel

• Function: Select if the current channel should be marked as a favorite. Favorite channels can be activated quickly by using the FAVORITE function. This feature can be assigned to the [PF1]. [PF2] or TOP] key. The FAVORITE function does not work in Frequency Mode.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: OFF

CH-ADD] Add Memory Channel

• Function: Adds a channel to the memory channel list. Refer to the section Adding and Removing Channels for details.
• Options: None
• Default: Current channel

CH-DELETE] Delete Memory Channel

• Function: Deletes a channel from the memory channel list.
• Options: None
• Default: Current channel

BUSY-LOCK] Busy Channel Lockout

• Function: Enabling Busy Channel Lockout prevents the transceiver from transmitting a selected channel while another station or group is transmitting on it.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: OFF

MUTE-MODE] Speaker Mute

• Function: Selects the method to filter transmissions received on the current channel.
• Options: QT/QT+DTMF/QT*DTMF
• Default: QT
• QT: Only those signals with a CTCSS tone or DCS code matching the selected channel will be heard through the speaker.
• QT+DTMF: Transmissions will be filtered by both CTCSS/DCS tones AND a DTMF tone of the current radio ID (followed by a # sign).
• QT*DTMF: Transmissions will be filtered by either CTCSS/DCS tones OR a DTMF tone of the current radio ID (followed by a # sign).
• [14: DESCRAMBL] Descrambler
• Function: Activating this function will descramble incoming signals that are scrambled using one of 8 supported protocols.
• Options: OFF/SCRAM 1-8
• Default: OFF

COMPAND] Compander

• Function: The compander minimizes noise. Useful when transmitting over long distances.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: OFF

SEND-LOC] Send Location

• Function: Transmits the GPS location of the radio when enabled. Useful for geolocation of users in your group equipped with GPS-capable Wouxun Q Seriesradios.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: OFF

CALL-GROUP] Select Call Group

• Function: Function: Sets Selective Group Call tones. Selective Call tones are 3 to 6 digits. Call tones can be set up through the programming software.
• Options: 1-99 Groups
• Default: 1

SCAN-ADD] Scan Add / Delete

• Function: Add or remove a channel to/from the list of channels to scan. ON indicates the channel is in the scan list.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: ON

TONE-SCAN] CTCSS/DCS Scanning

• Function: Scans the incoming signal for CTCSS or DCS tones to identify or confirm the correct tone. This function must be activated while receiving a signal.
• Options: Choose CTCSS or DCS and press [MENU] to activate the scan.

Note: The scan will stop when the signal ends and resume from where it left off the next time the signal is received until it identifies the correct tone. Use the[UP]/[DOWN] arrow keys to scan in a different direction.

SCAN-GROUP] Scan Group

• Function: Allows selection of a specific channel group for scan, or all groups. When a group number is selected, only channels in that group will be scanned when the Scan feature is activated. Groups can be defined in the programming software.
• Options: ALL/1-10
• Default: ALL

VFO-SCAN] Frequency Mode Scan Options

• Function: Defines what frequencies are scanned when scan mode is activated while in Frequency (VFO) Mode.
• This function must be activated while receiving a signal.
• Options: Choose CTCSS or DCS and press [MENU] to activate the scan.

Note: The scan will stop when the signal ends and resume from where it left off the next time the signal is received until it identifies the correct tone. Use the [UP]/[DOWN] arrow keys to scan in a different direction.

SCAN-GROUP] Scan Group

• Function: Allows selection of a specific channel group for scan, or all groups. When a group number is selected, only channels in that group will be scanned when the Scan feature is activated. Groups can be defined in the programming software.
• Options: ALL/1-10
• Default: ALL

VFO-SCAN] Frequency Mode Scan Options
Function: Defines what frequencies are scanned when scan mode is activated while infrequency (VFO) Mode.
AM-MODE] AM Modulation Mode

• Function: Sets the modulation mode of the radio. The radio can receive AM or FM. This setting is specific to each channel and is only available on
  Area A.

• Options: OFF/AM RX

• Default: OFF

• Using the System Menu

• The System Menu contains the menu settings that manage or affect the operation of the radio. These include options for configuring power management, display preferences, and other system-level functions. It is accessed with a long, 3 second press of the[MENU] key.

BRT-ACTIVE] Active Brightness

• Function: Sets the brightness of the LCD backlight while the radio is transmitting, receiving, or otherwise active. There are 10 brightness levels from lowest(1) to highest (10).
• Options: 1-10
• Default: 4

BRT-STANDBY] Standby Brightness

• Function: Sets the brightness of the LCD backlight while the radio is in standby. There are 10 brightness levels from lowest (1) to highest (10). The backlight can also be turned off.
• Options: OFF/1-10
• Default: 2

BACKLIGHT] Backlight Timeout

• Function: Sets the amount of time that the display will remain active before entering standby. The timer can be set from 1-30 seconds in one-second increments. It can also be set to turn off immediately or always remain on.
• Options: ALWAYS OFF/1-20S/ALWAYS ON
• Default: 10 Seconds

BATT-SAVER] Battery Saver

• Function: Activate the battery-saver feature. When active, the radio will scan less frequently for signals, improving battery life.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: ON

WX-ALERT] Weather Alert

• Function: Enables and disables the weather alert. Sets the alert for the currently active NOAA weather channel.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: OFF

WX-NOTIFY] Weather Alert Notification Setting

• Function: Sets type of notification for the alert when a NOAA weather alert signal is received.
• Options: WEATHER/ICON-ONLY/TONE/FLASH/TONE+FLASH
• Default: WEATHER
• ICON-ONLY: Displays weather alert icon and radio remains on the regular channel.
• TONE: Displays weather icon and emits an alert beep every 60 seconds.
• FLASH: Displays weather icon and flashlight LED pulses 5 times every 60 seconds.
• TONE+FLSH: Displays icon, emits alert and flashlight LED pulses.
• WEATHER: Displays weather icon and radio instantly tunes to Weather Mode.

THEME] Display Theme

• Function: Sets the theme of the LCD to one of 14 display themes. Colors for the four custom themes can be defined in the programming software.
• Options: WHITE-1/WHITE-2/BLACK-1/BLACK-2/COOL/RAIN/Not A Rubi/
• SKY/BTWR/CANDY/CUSTOM-1/CUSTOM-2/CUSTOM-3/CUSTOM-4
• Default: BLACK-2

SCAN-MODE] Scan Mode

• Function: Scan mode settings
• Options: TO/CO/SE
• Default: TO
• TO: When a signal is detected, scanning stops. Scan will pause to wait for further activity and will then resume if no operation is carried out within 5 seconds.
• Pressing PTT will transmit on the currently selected channel.
• CO: When a signal is detected, scanning stops and resumes immediately after the signal is lost. Pressing PTT will transmit on the currently selected channel.
• SE: When a signal is detected, scanning stops. Pressing PTT will transmit on the channel where the signal was detected.

SC-TONE-DET] Tone Scanning Detection

• Function: Determines if the incoming transmissions are filtered by CTCSS/DCS tones during scan mode.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: OFF

PRI-SCAN] Priority Scan

• Function: Allows you to turn the priority channel scan on or off. When enabled, the radio will scan the priority channel every 3 seconds for activity. Read the“Priority Channel Scan” section to learn more.
• Options: OFF /ON-STANDBY/ON-ALWAYS
• Default: OFF
• OFF: Disabled
• ON-STANDBY: Disables Priority Scan during receive
• ON-ALWAYS: Enabled

PRI-CH] Priority Channel

• Function: Select the priority channel. This is used during scanning when the Priority Scan (menu option 10) feature is enabled. To select a priority channel, use the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select a channel number.
• Options: 999 channels
• Default: CH-001

TONE-SAVE] CTCSS/DCS Tone Save Options

• Function: This item determines how a CTCSS or DCS tone is saved a CTCSS/DCS scan.
• Options: BOTH/RX/TX
• Default: TX.
• RX: Saves the scanned tone to the RX-CTCSS/DCS setting
• TX: Saves the scanned tone to the TX-CTCSS/DCS setting
• RX+TX: Saves the scanned tone to both

ROGER] Roger Beep

• Function: Enables an audible roger beep prompt during transmission.
• Options: OFF/BOT/EOT/BOTH
• Default: OFF
• BOT: Sets the roger beep prompt at the beginning of transmission
• EOT: Sets the roger beep at the end of transmission
• BOTH: Sets the roger beep at the beginning and end of transmission

TOT] Transmit Overtime Timer

• Function: When the transmission time exceeds the time set by the Transmit Overtime Timer, the unit will emit an error prompt and stop transmitting.
• Options: OFF/15-900 seconds (15 second increments)
• Default: 60 seconds

TOA] Transmit Overtime Alarm

• Function: The Transmit Overtime Alarm warns when the Transmit Overtime Timer (TOT) is about to be exceeded. The red TX indicator LED (top of the radio) flashes to indicate an alarm. The alarm can be set to a maximum time limit of10 seconds and indicates the amount of time prior
• to the Transmit Overtime Timer expiring that the warning will begin.
• Options: OFF/1S-10S
• Default: 5S

VOX] Voice Activated Transmit

• Function: The VOX function allows you to transmit without pressing the PTT key. The VOX function will detect that you are speaking into the microphone and then automatically begin transmitting. VOX gain levels of 1-9 are provided to allow you to adjust the voice detection sensitivity.
• Options: OFF/1-10 (level)
• Default: OFF

VOICE] Voice Guide

• Function: Enable or disable voice prompts.
• Options: OFF/ON
• Default: ON

BEEP] Button Beeps

• Function: Enables an audio prompt to alert the operator of a key press, input or fault.
• Selectable: ON/OFF
• Default: ON

PTT1-DEF] Push-To-Talk 1 Key Assignment

• Function: Assigns a function to a press of the [PTT1] key. This is the lower PTT located on the left side of the radio. Refer to PTT Key Options for more information about each option.
• Options: AREA-A/AREA-B/MAIN/SECONDARY/LOW-PWR/XHIGH-PWR/CALL
• Default: MAIN

PTT2-DEF] Push-To-Talk 2 Key Assignment

• Function: Assigns a function to a press of the [PTT2] key. This is the upper PTT located on the left side of the radio. Refer to PTT Key Options for more information about each option.
• Options: AREA-A/AREA-B/MAIN/SECONDARY/LOW-PWR/XHIGH-PWR/
• CALL
• Default: SECONDARY

PF1-SHRT] Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment

• Function: Assigns a function to a short press of the [PF1] side key. Refer to PF Key Options for more information about each option.
• Options: DISABLE/ALARM/BACKLIGHT/BRIGHT+/FAVORITE/FLASHLIGHT/FM-RADIO/LOC-MAP/MONITOR/REVERSE/SCAN/
• SCAN-CTC/SCAN-DCS/SOS/STROBE/TALK AROUND/WEATHER
• Default: SCAN

PF1-LONG] Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment

• Function: Assigns a function to a long press of the [PF1] side key. Refer to PF Key Options for more information about each option.
• Options: DISABLE/ALARM/BACKLIGHT/BRIGHT+/FAVORITE/FLASHLIGHT/FM-RADIO/LOC-MAP/MONITOR/REVERSE/SCAN/
• SCAN-CTC/SCAN-DCS/SOS/STROBE/TALK AROUND/WEATHER
• Default: FM-RADIO

PF2-SHRT] Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment

• Function: Assigns a function to a short press of the [PF2] side key. Refer to PF Key Options for more information about each option
• Options: DISABLE/ALARM/BACKLIGHT/BRIGHT+/FAVORITE/FLASHLIGHT/FM-RADIO/LOC-MAP/MONITOR/REVERSE/SCAN/
• SCAN-CTC/SCAN-DCS/SOS/STROBE/TALK AROUND/WEATHER
• Default: WEATHER

PF2-LONG] Side Key PF2 Long Press Assignment

• Function: Assigns a function to a long press of the [PF2] side key. Refer to PF Key Options for more information about each option.
• Options: DISABLE/ALARM/BACKLIGHT/BRIGHT+/FAVORITE/FLASHLIGHT/FM-RADIO/LOC-MAP/MONITOR/REVERSE/SCAN/
• SCAN-CTC/SCAN-DCS/SOS/STROBE/TALK AROUND/WEATHER
• Default: MONITOR

TOP-SHRT] Top Key Short Press Assignment

• Function: Assigns a function to a short press of the [TOP] key. Refer to PF Key Options on page 50 for more information about each option.
• Options: DISABLE/ALARM/BACKLIGHT/BRIGHT+/FAVORITE/FLASHLIGHT/FM-RADIO/LOC-MAP/MONITOR/REVERSE/SCAN/
• SCAN-CTC/SCAN-DCS/SOS/STROBE/TALK AROUND/WEATHER
• Default: BRIGHT+

TOP-LONG] Top Key Long Press Assignment

• Function: Assigns a function to a long press of the [TOP] key. Refer to PF Key Options for more information about each option.
• Options: DISABLE/ALARM/BACKLIGHT/BRIGHT+/FAVORITE/FLASHLIGHT/FM-RADIO/LOC-MAP/MONITOR/REVERSE/SCAN/
• SCAN-CTC/SCAN-DCS/SOS/STROBE/TALK-AROUND/WEATHER
• Default: LOC-MAP

STARTUP] Power On Message

• Function: Select the item displayed when the radio is powered on.
• Options: LOGO/VOLTAGE
• Default: LOGO
• LOGO: Wouxun logo
• VOLTAGE: Battery voltage

TOP-MSG] Custom Top Message

• Function: Allows you to customize the message in the top banner of the display. To edit the message, long press [MENU] and choose the TOP-MSG option. The current message will be in edit mode and the first character will flash to indicate it is currently being edited. Press the [UP] and
• [DOWN] keys to select the desired character, then press the [PF1] key to move to the next position.
• Press the [PF2] key to move back to the previous position. Pressing the [#] key will clear the entire message field. When you finish editing the message, press [MENU] to save.
• Options: 8 Characters
• Default: None

AREA-MSG] Custom Area Message

• Function: Allows you to customize the message in the Secondary area of the display when the single area display option is chosen. To edit the message, long press[MENU] and choose the ST-MSG option. the current message will be in edit mode and the first character will flash to indicate it is currently being edited. Press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select the desired character, then press the [PF1] key to move to the next position. Press the [PF2] key to
• move back to the previous position. Pressing the [#] key will clear the entire message field. When you finish editing the message, press [MENU] to save.
• Options: 8 Characters
• Default: None

AUTOLOCK] Auto Lock

• Function: Automatically locks the keypad after 18 seconds.
• Options: OFF/ON
• Default: OFF

Note: To unlock the radio, hold the [#] key for 2 seconds.

SIDETONE] Side tone Setting

• Function: Determines when DTMF tones transmitted by the radio are heard from the speaker. It can be configured if you want to hear all tones, only tones transmitted for a radio ID, or only tones other than those transmitted for a radio ID. Regardless of the setting, tones are still transmitted over the air and will be heard by other radios.
• Options: OFF/DTMF/ID/DTMF+ID
• Default: OFF
• DTMF: Only non-radio ID tones will be heard through the speaker.
• ID: Only radio ID tones will be heard through the speaker. Tones entered manually from the keypad will not be heard.
• DTMF+ID: All tones transmitted will be heard from the speaker.

RADIO-ID] Edit Radio ID Function: Sets the numeric radio ID that is sent during transmissions if the PTT-ID menu option is enabled. This ID must be a number and contain at least 3digits and no more than 6 digits. The first digit cannot be 0. The default is

• Options: 0-9
• Default: 101

PTT-ID] Radio ID Setting

• Function: Determines if the radio will send its Radio ID during transmit, and at what point it will be sent.
• Options: OFF/BOT/EOT/BOTH
• Default: OFF
• BOT: Radio ID will be sent at the beginning of the transmission.
• EOT: Radio ID will be sent at the end of the transmission.
• BOTH: Radio ID will be sent at both the beginning and end of transmission.

ID-DELAY] ID-Delay

• Function: Determines the amount of time in milliseconds to wait before sending the PTT-ID. This only applies to the ID that is sent at the beginning of the transmission. It is ignored when PTT-ID is set to EOT (end of transmission).
• Options: 100~3000ms
• Default: 1300ms

RING] Ring Time

• Function: Sets the amount of time a ring alert is emitted after receiving a DTMF tone that matches the radio ID. This is used when the MUTE-MODE setting is QT+DTMF or QT*DTMF.
• Selectable: OFF/1S-10S (seconds)
• Default: 5S

ALERT] Tone Alert

• Function: Allows selection of the specific hertz of the tone burst. Some relay systems used for single-tone pulse transmissions need a single-tone pulse signal to activate.
• Options: 1750Hz/2100Hz/1000Hz/1450Hz
• Default: 1750Hz
• Special Reminder: When in transmit mode, you can send the single-tone pulse frequency you’ve selected by pressing the [PF2] key on the side of the radio.

TIMER] Stopwatch Timer

• Function: Activates the timer feature. If ON, activate the timer by short pressing [#] in standby mode.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: OFF

SMUTESET] Secondary Area Mute Setting

• Function: The Secondary Mute function mutes the speaker on the secondary area when the primary area is used. This prevents conflicting audio sounds and noise from both sides simultaneously when the radio is in dual receive mode.
• Options: OFF/ RX/TX/ RX+TX
• Default: OFF
• TX: Mutes the speaker on the Secondary area when transmitting on the Primary area.
• RX: Mutes the speaker on the Secondary area when receiving on the Primary area.
• TX+RX: Mutes the speaker on the Secondary area when transmitting or receiving on the Primary area.

BATT-TYPE] Battery Level Display Type

• Function: Select the type of indicator that is shown in the battery level area of the display. Icon displays a battery icon, filled to a level that is roughly indicative of the remaining battery charge. Voltage displays the current battery voltage.
• Percent displays the percentage of battery life that remains.
• Options: ICON/VOLTAGE/PERCENT
• Default: ICON

RPT-TONE] Squelch Tone

• Function: Enables or disables the squelch tail sent to the receiving radio at the end of a transmission.
• Options: OFF/ON
• Default: ON

TIME] Time Display

• Function: Activates the clock feature. If ON, the current time in 24-hour format appears in the upper right corner of the display. The time is received from GPS and will only display when GPS is enabled.
• Options: ON/OFF
• Default: OFF

TIME-ZONE] Set Time Zone

• Function: Sets the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time zone in one-hour increments.
• Options: GMT/GMT+12 to GMT-12
• Default: GMT

FM-RADIO] FM Radio

• Function: Save and recall up to 20 FM radio stations to and from memory.
• Options: RECALL/MEMORY
• Default: RECALL

LOCATION] GPS Location Setting

• Function: Enables, configures and disables GPS geo-location tracking between two or more radios that support this feature. Requires Wouxun Q10G Series radios for this feature to function. Accessing this menu option takes you to a sub-menu with options to activate and configure the following GPS functions.
• GPS Location Sub-Menu
• Function: Enables and disables the GPS Location function.
• Options: OFF/ON
• Default: OFF
• SEND-FREQ:
• Function: Sets the method or interval with which to send the GPS location data. You can choose to send the data in intervals between every 1 to 10 minutes, in one-minute increments. You can also choose to use the PTT to send the location data manually.
• Options: OFF/PTT SEND/1-10 MIN
• Default: OFF
• GPS-RECEIVE:
• Function: Enables and disables the receiving GPS location data.
• Options: OFF/ON
• Default: OFF
• DISPLAY-MAP:
• Function: Displays the GPS locator Map on the screen with location co-ordinates.
• Options: None

RESET] Factory Reset

• Function: Resets the transceiver to factory defaults.
• Options: VFO/ALL
• Default: VFO
• VFO: Resets function settings to factory defaults but retains channel parameters.
• ALL: Resets all of the function settings and channel parameters to factory defaults.
• Setting Non-Standard CTCSS or DCS
• How to Set Non-Standard CTCSS
• The KG-Q10G supports non-standard CTCSS codes in the range of 65.0-255.0Hz with a minimum spacing of 0.1Hz.
• After selecting the CTCSS menu setting (RX-CTCSS or TX-CTCSS), enter the desired CTCSS code via the keyboard and then press [MENU] to confirm.
• For example, to set the receiving CTCSS tone to 100.5Hz:
• In standby, press [MENU] + [5], the screen will display: RX-CTCSS, press MENU, and input [1] + [0] + [0] + [5], then press [MENU] to confirm, and [EXIT] to return to standby.
• How to Set Non-Standard DCS
• The KG-Q10G supports non-standard DCS codes ranging from 000-766, except any code with the digit 8 or 9. For example, 680.719 is not a valid non-standard DCS code.
• After selecting the DCS menu setting (RX-DCS or TX-DCS), enter the desired DCS code from the keypad, press [#] to select the Positive (N) or Negative (I) code, and then press MENU to confirm.
• Example 1: Set the receive DCS as D105N
• In standby, press [MENU] + [7], and the screen will display: RX-DCS. Press [MENU]and input [1] + [0] + [5], then press [#] to select the Positive code if needed (DCS codes are set to positive by default). The screen will display D105N. Press [MENU] to confirm, and then press [EXIT] to return to standby.
• Example 2: Set the receive DCS as D105I
• In standby, press [MENU] + [7] and the screen will display: RX-DCS. Press [MENU] and input [1] + [0] + [5], then press [#] to select the Negative code. The screen will display D105I. Press [MENU] to confirm, and then press [EXIT] to return to standby.
• Adding and Removing Channels
• The KG-Q10G allows you to add and delete channels directly from the keypad of the radio using the CH-ADD and CH-DELETE options in the menu. New channels can be created in Frequency mode or cloned from existing channels in Channel mode.
• How to Clone an Existing Channel
• When creating a new channel, it is often easier to start by cloning an existing channel.

This is particularly true with amateur repeater channels. To clone an existing channel:

1. Be sure that your radio is in Channel mode by using the WORK-MODE menu option.
2. Tune to the channel that you would like to clone.
3. Press [MENU] + [1] + [2] to enter the CH-ADD function.
4. Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select an available channel number, then press [MENU] to save it and return to standby mode. Channels that are unassigned or available to program will be a different color from channels that are already assigned.

Channel name and channel scan settings will not be cloned. To modify settings for the cloned channel, select the channel and then use the menu settings to select the options you wish to change.

How to Add a Channel in Frequency Mode

New channels can also be created from scratch, including “Receive-Only” channels for frequencies supported by the KG-Q10G but outside of the frequencies allowed for GMRS use. To create a new channel:

1. Be sure that your radio is in Frequency mode by using the WORK-MODE menu option.
2. Tune to the desired channel by entering the receive frequency.
3. Update any settings that you would like applied to the channel by updating the area menu options.
4. Once the frequency is working as desired, save the new channel by pressing [MENU]+ [1] + [2] to enter the CH-ADD function.
5. Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select an available channel number, then press [MENU] to save it and return to standby mode. Channels that are available to program will be a different color from channels already assigned.

For example, to save a channel in Frequency mode with a 146.520 receive frequency and a 67.0 receive CTCSS tone:

1. While in Frequency mode, tune to the frequency 146.520 or type it into the radio from the keypad, press [MENU] + [5] to enter the Receive CTCSS setting, press [UP]/ [DOWN] to select the 67.0 tone, and then press [MENU] to confirm.
2. Press [MENU] + [1] + [2] to enter the CH-ADD function, turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select an available channel, then press [MENU]to save it and return to standby mode.

Note
If a channel is unnamed and WORK-MODE is set to CH-NAME mode, the frequency will be displayed instead.

How to Delete a Channel

1. Select the CH-DELETE menu option by pressing [MENU] + [1] + [3], and then press [MENU] to confirm.
2. Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select the desired channel number, then press [MENU] to delete it and return to standby mode. Channels that are available to program will be a different color from channels already assigned.

GPS / Location Function

• The KG-Q10G has a location function that utilizes GPS technology. It allows you to send, receive and map geo-location data between two or more Q-Series radios.
• The KG-Q10H has multiple menu options related to configuring the location functions.
• The LOCATION sub-menu (System Menu page 89) contains GPS-related menu options that apply globally to all channels. Options include: enabling an disabling GPS(GPS), how often coordinate data is transmitted (SEND-FREQ), if incoming transmissions should be checked for coordinate data (GPS-RECEIVE), and the option to launch a map displaying relative locations of recently received transmissions (DISPLAY-MAP).
• The SEND-LOC menu option is specific to each channel. This option allows the transmission of coordinate data to be enabled or disabled for individual channels.
• GPS coordinate data is not transmitted when the KG-Q10G is in Frequency Mode.

How to Activate the Global Location Functions
Be sure that your radio is in Channel mode by using the WORK-MODE menu option.

1. Long Press [MENU] + [4] + [4] to enter the LOCATION sub-menu.
2. Press [MENU] + [1] to select the GPS option in the sub-menu and press [MENU].Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select ON, then press[MENU] to save it and return to the LOCATION sub-menu. The GPS pin icon should appear at the top of the display.
3. While still in the LOCATION sub-menu, press [2] to select the SEND-FREQ option and press [MENU]. Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select the desired interval with which to send the GPS location data, then press [MENU] to save it and return to the LOCATION menu. Read page 90 for more information about the SEND-FREQ interval option.
4. While still in the LOCATION sub-menu, press [3] to select the GPS-RECEIVE option and press [MENU]. Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select ON, then press [MENU] to save it and return to the LOCATION menu.
5. Press [EXIT] to go back to the main System Menu and press [EXIT] to return to standby mode.

How to Configure a Channel to Send Location Data

In order for your current location coordinates to be transmitted, the global GPS function must be enabled, the SEND-LOC function must be enabled for the active channel, and the radio must have a good signal from the GPS satellites. This is indicated by a solid, non-flashing, location icon on the display.

To enable the Send Location function for a channel:

1. Tune to the channel you would like to activate for sending coordinates.
2. Press [MENU] + [1] + [8] to enter the SEND-LOC function.
3. Turn the channel knob or press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys to select ON, then press [MENU] to save it and return to standby mode. The Send Location function should now be active for your channel.

Important!
The GPS location information cannot be transmitted on GMRS channels 8-14 to comply with FCC rules.
For another Wouxun Q-Series radio to display your location using the Location Map, your radio must also be configured to transmit a Radio ID. Configure your unique Radio ID by using the RADIO-ID system menu option. Configure the radio to send the Radio ID during a transmit by using the PTT-ID system menu option.

Important!
The GPS option must be ON in the LOCATION sub-menu and SEND-LOC must be ON for the current channel to send location data.

Note: When GPS is activated, the GPS indicator at the top of the display will begin to blink to indicate that the radio is attempting to acquire a signal. Also note that there may be a delay while the radio is searching for a signal, and there are many factors that may determine how long it takes to receive one. To ensure the signal is received, the radio must be outdoors and free from major obstructions and unwanted interference.
Once a GPS signal is acquired, the indicator will turn solid.
How to Access and Display GPS Location Data
The KG-Q10G can list location coordinates of other Q Series radios and display a map of their locations on the screen. To access and display the GPS data:

1. Long Press [MENU] + [4] + [4] to enter the LOCATION function.
2. Press [MENU] + [4] to select the DISPLAY-MAP option in the sub-menu and press [MENU] to choose it.

The GPS location map will display on the left side screen. The Radio IDs of the previous 8 contacts be displayed on the right side of the screen, with a map to the left. The KG-Q10G display co-ordinates of the last 8 radios whose locations were received. A numbered location indicator is shown in the map area for each Radio ID.
Use the [UP] and [DOWN] keys or the channel knob to select a Radio ID.
Location status information is shown at the bottom of the display. Use the [#] key to cycle through the various data, including the specific coordinates for the selected Radio ID. The location map is updated in real time as coordinate data is received.
To exit the GPS Locator Map, press the [EXIT] key

DTMF Encoding
The KG-Q10G features dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) encoding. This enables the radio to perform a number of useful signaling operations.
Using the DTMF Keypad
The KG-Q10G has a full function DTMF keypad. While pressing the [PTT] key to transmit, press the key on the keypad that corresponds to the DTMF tone that you wish to send. The number keypad on the radio corresponds to DTMF codes as follows:

The KG-Q10G is capable of automatically sending a radio ID number using DTMF functionality. When activated, the radio ID will be sent during a transmission. When the radio ID is transmitted, radios capable of displaying a radio ID will typically show the ID number on the display while receiving the transmission. A radio ID could be referred to as an ANI or a PTT ID. The KG- Q10G has three system menu options related to configuring the radio ID: PTT- ID, RADIO-ID, and ID-DELAY. To set a radio ID, long press [MENU] + [3] + [2]. The screen will display: RADIO-ID. Press [MENU], input the desired number, then press [MENU] to confirm and [EXIT] to return to standby. To transmit the radio ID, long press [MENU] + [3] + [3]. The screen will display: PTT-ID. Press [MENU], choose whether to transmit the ID at the beginning of transmission (BOT), end of transmission (EOT), or both beginning and end(BOTH). Press [MENU] to confirm and [EXIT] to return to standby. You can delay transmission of the radio ID for a specific time using the ID-DELAY menu option (page 85). This delay time can be set to one of 30 levels in 100ms increments.

Calling a specific radio using an ID

• The KG-Q10G also supports the ability to call another radio directly, using its Radio ID. To enable this function, you must activate and configure all radios in your fleet to transmit the Radio ID and select the QT+DTMF or QT*DTMF filter option in MUTE-MODE.
• To call a specific radio, you must know its radio ID. After pressing PTT and allowing your radio time to transmit its radio ID, use a PF key to send the pre-programmed radio ID that you are calling or enter the radio ID manually using the keypad while holding PTT. Enter the # symbol after the ID when the ID is shorter than six digits.
• Once a KG-Q10G receives a DTMF signal matching its radio ID, it will play a ring sound and then open the speaker to allow the incoming transmission to be heard. The length of the ring sound can be set using the RING system menu option or in the programming software.
• Up to 99 Call ID tones can be assigned using the programming software.

Transmitting DTMF Tones

• The KG-Q10G provides a way to send pre-configured DTMF tones via a Push-to-Talk(PTT) key. First, assign a PTT key to the CALL option. This is available as an option for the [PTT1] or [PTT2] key. The programming software allows the defining of up to 99 Call ID tones. Each channel can be assigned a Call ID tone using the CALL-GROUP area menu item.
• Holding the PTT assigned the CALL key will transmit the Call Code sequence defined for the Call Group assigned to the channel.
• Alert Tone (Single-Tone Pulse Frequency)
• Some repeaters require a tone burst to be transmitted to signal the repeater to transmit.
• This is not often used in the United States and is more common in Europe.
• The KG-Q10G supports this functionality. Use the ALERT menu option to select the specific hertz of the tone that is needed (1750Hz is most common and is the default). To send the tone, press the [PF2] side key while transmitting.

Remote Control
The Remote Control function allows some settings of the KG-Q10G to be modified remotely. The remote control function must be configured using the PC programming software, and the radio used to control the KG-Q10G remotely must have DTMF support.

Programming Software Settings

• Open the Wouxun PC programming software and select the Key Settings tab. You will see a box on the right side with the following six entry fields: Radio ID, Control Code, Kill, Monitor, Stun and Inspect.
• Radio ID: The ID of the radio. This setting has uses other than within the remote control function and can be changed via the radio menu also.
• Generally when using radio IDs, each radio in your group should have a unique value.
• Control Code: The Control Code value determines if the radio will allow requests to be controlled remotely. The control code is a value that you determine. This number works like a password. The remote radios must send the matching code in order to activate remote control functions.
• The control code must be between 3-6 digits and cannot begin with 0.

Stun, Kill, Monitor and Inspect
The following details how to perform the Stun, Kill, Monitor, and Inspect remote control functions. These functions cannot be activated while a transceiver is in repeater mode.
In the following example, assume a Control Code of 654321 and a Radio ID of 123456 have been configured in the programming software.
Stun
Stun prevents a radio from transmitting
To activate the stun function on a remote radio, perform the following steps. From the controlling radio, transmit a DTMF sequence matching the following: Control Code+ CB (DTMF stun code) + Radio ID. Using our example, the transmitted sequence would be: 654321 CB 123456. On the controlled radio, if the received Control Code matches the Control Code and the DTMF ID matches, the stun function will be activated.
To reactivate a stunned radio, send the stun sequence again.
Kill
Kill prevents a radio from transmitting or receiving.
To activate the stun function on a remote radio, perform the following steps. From the controlling radio, transmit a DTMF sequence matching the following: Control Code +AB (DTMF kill code) + Radio ID. Using our example, the transmitted sequence would be: 654321 AB 123456. On the controlled radio, if the received Control Code matches the Control Code and the DTMF ID matches, the kill function will be activated.
To reactivate a killed radio, send the kill sequence again.
Monitor
Monitor opens the microphone on a remote radio, forcing the radio to transmit for 15seconds. No input is needed on the remote radio.
To activate the monitor function on a remote radio, perform the following steps. From the controlling radio, transmit a DTMF sequence matching the following: Control Code + DA (DTMF monitor code) + Radio ID. Using our example, the transmitted sequence would be: 654321 DA 123456. On the controlled radio, if the Control Code matches the Control Code and the DTMF ID matches, the monitor function will be activated for 15 seconds.
Inspect
Inspect forces the remote radio to transmit a DTMF sequence. This is useful for confirming that the radio is in range and is responding to commands.
To activate the monitor fiction on a remote radio, perform the folling steps. From the controlling radio, transmit a DTMF sequence matching the following: Control Code+ DB (DTMF inspect code) + Radio ID. Using our example, the transmitted sequence would be: 654321 DB 123456. On the controlled radio, if the received Control Code matches the Control Code and the DTMF ID matches, the inspect function will be activated.

Troubleshooting

Before assuming your KG-Q10G is defective, please check the following list of possi- ble problems and solutions. The RESET option provided in the menu can be used to restore factory standard settings and programming, and will often solve issues.

Troubleshooting

Technical Information

Specifications

Technical Information

Standard CTCSS and DCS Tones
The following is a list of the standard CTCSS and DCS tones supported by the KG-Q10G. Some radios display a number instead of a specific tone. The number to the left of the tone matches what is used by most manufacturers.

DCS codes ending in Nare positive. Negative DCS codes end in I. The KG-Q10G includes 105 positive and 105 negative codes.

Default GMRS Channels and Frequencies
Simplex Channels

Repeater Channels

NOAA Weather Channels

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Limited Warranty

We warrant this product against defects in material and workmanship as follows: Radio and its original primary components for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.
Accessories (including battery, charger, belt clip, antenna and adapter) for a period of six (6) months from date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the repair and replacement of the defective components and is not valid if the radio has been tampered with, misused, abused, used with unapproved accessories, subjected to unauthorized disassembly, unauthorized repair, replacement of unauthorized parts, unavoidable conditions, human destruction, water damage or envi- ronmental damage. This warranty is void if the serial number is defaced or altered. If service, repair or replacement is required within the warranty period, such repair or replacement will be made free of charge by the dealer through whom the equipment was purchased. If the owner requires any service or repair from any dealer through whom the equipment was not purchased, the cost of repair must be made by the owner. This warranty is valid for the original purchaser or owner of the product and is not transferable.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ENTIRE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EX- PRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANT- ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRAN- TY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATED TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty is valid only within the United States of America.
Note: Product features, specifications and warranty terms are subject to revision by the manufacturer without notice. We are not responsible for unintentional errors or omis- sions on product packaging.

FCC STATEMENT

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. Before a new model is a available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that is does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC. Tests for each product are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC.
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with and accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter and antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face.
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for and uncontrolled environment. In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirement, the antenna installation must comply with following:

Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure and able to exercise control over their RF exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits.
Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. This product sends out radio frequency (RF) signals when the Push-to-Talk(PTT) button is pressed. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.

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