wouxun KG-916 GMRS Two Way Radio Transceiver and Scanner User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: wouxun

Table of Contents

COMPLIANCE
Main Features
- Hidden Functions
Default Channel Programming Chart
Basic Operation
Radio Controls & Indicators
LCD Display Data & Icons
Simplex vs. Repeater Operation
MRS Best Practice
Common Etiquette & Operating Tips
- Programming via Computer
Function Menu Options & Descriptions
Technical & Safety Considerations
Support
Documents / Resources

wouxun KG-916 GMRS Two Way Radio Transceiver and Scanner User Manual

Thank you and congratulations on purchasing this high-performance super heterodyne GMRS Two-Way Radio & Scanner.

The WOUXUN KG-916 GMRS is built upon the same proven design and quality manufacturing as other WOUXUN GMRS radios. It has been designed to comply with FCC GMRS specifications & regulations to provide professional-grade personal business, safety, security, recreational, EmComm, and SHTF communications & scanning.

Visit BetterSafeRadio.com/916GMRS for more information.

ATTENTION
Please read this entire Quick-Start Guide as it contains important safety and compliance information for the proper handling and operation of your new GMRS radio.

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 15B of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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 FEDERAL LAW.

This device meets the requirements of FCC PART 15.121(b) for scanning receivers in the following frequency ranges (in MHz): 400–480

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 2.5 cm between the radiator and your body. The antenna used for this device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION: Do NOT transmit without an antenna attached, with a damaged antenna, while touching the antenna, around explosives, or while refueling a vehicle. Operate only with batteries & chargers designed for this radio.

FCC PART 95 Warning
This device operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to transmitting on these frequencies. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS frequencies in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended). You will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identification when operating the radio on GMRS frequencies. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of your transmission time. To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC or go to the FCC’s
website: https://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.

Station ID
Your GMRS station call sign must be transmitted using voice in the English language, or with International Morse Code telegraphy using an audible tone: (a) Following a single transmission or a series of transmissions; and (b) After 15 minutes and at least once every 15 minutes thereafter during a series of transmissions lasting more than 15 minutes.

Main Features

400 Memory Channels
Analog Super heterodyne UHF FM GMRS Pre-Programmed for GMRS + SHTF
2 Power Levels
Roger Beep Simplex & Repeater Capable
Channel & VFO/Frequency Scanning FPP
Priority Scanning
3 Scan Modes
Wide & Narrow Bandwidth Full DTMF Keypad
Repeater Reverse & Talk-Around
CTCSS Search 155 Split CTCSS/DCS PL Tones/Codes
1-Click Display Modes Backlight Timer
Manual & Auto Keypad/PTT Lock
Stiff Volume Knob 4 Programmable Function Keys
2.5 kHz Tuning Steps
Flashlight Stopwatch
Battery Saver
Time-Out Timer w/Alert
Voice Announce 6-Character Alpha Channel Names
Key Beeps
10 Squelch Levels Squelch Monitor
Squelch Tail Eliminator
3 Speaker Muting Modes Battery Voltage Meter
4.75” GMRS-Tuned Antenna
Part 95E Certified Emergency RESET (Standard 30-Channel GMRS Configuration)

Note the following features in the KG-916 GMRS which have been designed to comply with FCC GMRS regulations and best practices:

Shift Direction: GMRS repeaters always use a “+” positive offset.
Offset: GMRS repeaters always use a +5 MHz offset. (programmable via software or by [MENU_27 MEM-CH] copy)
Alarm: Disabled (TOP red key is for Flashlight & Backlight instead).
Roger Beep: Not available on the repeater input frequencies.
Power Levels: Restricted on some frequencies per FCC. Ch. 1–7 (L/H) | Ch. 8–14 (L only) | Ch. 15–30 (L/H) L = 0.5 Watts (ERP) | H = 4+ Watts (ERP)
Modulation Bandwidth: Restricted on some frequencies per FCC. Ch. 1–7 (W or N) | Ch. 8–14 (N only) | Ch. 15–30 (W or N) W (20 kHz Mod., 25 kHz Ch.) | N (12.5 kHz Mod. & Ch.)

Note: Menu can be changed to W on Ch. 8-14, but will only TX in N.

Hidden Functions

Power-On with ▲: Shows the radio’s firmware version.

Default Channel Programming Chart

Performing the RESET ALL function [MENU 50_RESET | ALL] will erase all memories and restore the factory channels below. (can be custom prog.)

W/N

| Scan
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001| GM 1 C| 462.56250| 462.56250| 141.3| H| W| ON
002| GM 2 S| 462.58750| 462.58750| 210.7| H| W| ON
003| GM 3 E| 462.61250| 462.61250| 141.3| H| W| ON
004| GM 4| 462.63750| 462.63750| 141.3| H| W| ON
005| GM 5| 462.66250| 462.66250| 141.3| H| W| ON
006| GM 6| 462.68750| 462.68750| 141.3| H| W| ON
007| GM 7| 462.71250| 462.71250| 141.3| H| W| ON
008| GM 8| 467.56250| 467.56250| 141.3| L| N| ON
009| GM 9 S| 467.58750| 467.58750| 210.7| L| N| ON
010| GM 10| 467.61250| 467.61250| 141.3| L| N| ON
011| GM 11| 467.63750| 467.63750| 141.3| L| N| ON
012| GM 12| 467.66250| 467.66250| 141.3| L| N| ON
013| GM 13| 467.68750| 467.68750| 141.3| L| N| ON
014| GM 14| 467.71250| 467.71250| 141.3| L| N| ON
015| GM 15 C| 462.55000| 462.55000| 141.3| H| W| OFF
016| GM 16 S| 462.57500| 462.57500| 210.7| H| W| OFF
017| GM 17 E| 462.60000| 462.60000| 141.3| H| W| OFF
018| GM 18| 462.62500| 462.62500| 141.3| H| W| OFF
019| GM 19| 462.65000| 462.65000| 141.3| H| W| OFF
020| GM 20 T| 462.67500| 462.67500| 141.3| H| W| OFF
021| GM 21| 462.70000| 462.70000| 141.3| H| W| OFF
022| GM 22| 462.72500| 462.72500| 141.3| H| W| OFF
023| GM R 15| 462.55000| 467.55000| 141.3| H| W| ON
024| GM R 16 S| 462.57500| 467.57500| 141.3| H| W| ON
025| GM R 17| 462.60000| 467.60000| 141.3| H| W| ON
026| GM R 18| 462.62500| 467.62500| 141.3| H| W| ON
027| GM R 19| 462.65000| 467.65000| 141.3| H| W| ON
028| GM R 20 T| 462.67500| 467.67500| 141.3| H| W| ON
029| GM R 21| 462.70000| 467.70000| 141.3| H| W| ON
030| GM R 22| 462.72500| 467.72500| 141.3| H| W| ON

C = CALL S = Safety/EARS E = EMER/Prepper T = Travel R = Repeater

Basic Operation

Key Presses: The TOP, PF1, PF2 & PF3 side-keys and several front panel keypad keys allow short and long presses (see below) to access primary and secondary functions (such as ✱-SCAN for the Reverse/Scan functions — see the PF / Programmable Function Keys & Keypad Shortcuts sections to the right).

A quick momentary press or “Short-Press” (SP) activates the primary key function. A “Long-Press” (LP) involves holding down a key for about 2 seconds to activate the secondary key function. The PF2 Monitor function is momentary and can be held down. The Key & PTT LOCK Function requires about 3 seconds.

Function Menu: Press the MENU key to enter the Function Menu. Use the ▲▼ or 1∼9 keys to select a function. Press MENU again to Edit (or activate) the selected function. Use the ▲▼ or 1∼9 keys to select a setting or enter a value, then press MENU again to commit any changes. Press EXIT to exit the Function Menu. You can press EXIT at any time to abort the current Menu operation without writing any changes and return to normal operation.
Display Modes: Short-Press PF3 (or MENU then PF2 if PF3 has been user re-programmed) to cycle through all 4 Display Modes:
- NAME (default): Displays the stored Alpha-6 Name for the current memory channel.
- FREQ-VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator): For direct frequency tuning/input, scanning frequencies, or programming new channels. Acts like a traditional radio frequency tuner.
- CHFREQ: Displays the frequency stored for the current memory channel, with the channel # to the right (in small text).
- CH: Displays the Number for the current memory channel.

TIP: You can hold down the ▲▼ keys to continuously scroll through channels, frequencies, or menu options (and reduce keypad wear).

Radio Controls & Indicators

Note: A SP on all keys (except ▲▼) will exit Scan Mode on previous channel. A quick tap on PTT will exit Scan Mode on current channel.

Receiving (RX): Turn the radio on by rotating the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise. Use the ▲▼ or 1∼9 keys to select the desired channel. Adjust the Volume Knob as desired.
- You can set RX DCS codes or CTCSS tones (sometimes referred to as “PL Tones” or “Privacy/Quiet Tones”) with [MENU 09_RX–DCS] or [MENU 10_RX–CTC] to mute the receiver unless a signal contains the desired code/tone.
- You can set the SQUELCH with [MENU 14_SQL | 0–9] to mute the speaker for background noise or signals below the set level. A squelch level of 5 is usually a good starting point.
Transmitting (TX): Choose a channel or frequency using the ▲▼ or 1∼9 keys. Long-Press PF2 to confirm the channel is not in use.

Hold the radio upright a few inches from your mouth with the display facing you or at a slight angle.
Press & hold the PTT key, pause for about one second, then speak at a normal, consistent volume. Release the PTT key to stop transmitting. The radio will immediately return to receiving.

You can set TX DCS codes or CTCSS tones with [MENU 11_TX–DCS] or [MENU 12_TX–CTC] to transmit these subaudible signals to other stations or to access repeaters.
You can transmit a ROGER BEEP (tone) at the beginning or end (or both) of your transmission with [MENU 15_ROGER]. The EOT (End Of TX) setting is most commonly used so other stations know when your transmission is “OVER”.
You can set the BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT with [MENU 18_BCL] to inhibit accidentally transmitting when there’s an active signal detected, when RX DCS or CTCSS is set.

LCD Display Data & Icons

Top|

DCS / CTC

| RX DCS or CTCSS Enabled (or TX during transmit)
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|

V

| VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) Enabled
|

S

| Battery Saver Enabled
|

W / N

| Wide or Narrow Modulation Bandwidth
|

– / +

| Negative or Positive Repeater TX Offset Direction
|

| Keypad or Keypad + PTT Lock
|

| Battery Charge Level (100% shown)
Center|

GMR20T 028

| Channel Name + Channel # ( NAME Display Mode)
|

462.67500

| Frequency ( FREQ-VFO Display Mode, in MHz)
|

462.67500 028

| Frequency + Channel # ( CHFREQ Display Mode)
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CH–028

| Memory Channel # ( CH Display Mode)
|

7. 4V

| Battery Voltage Level (in DC Volts)
|

BCL

| Busy Channel / TX Inhibit when BCL Enabled
|

LOCKED / UNLOCK

| LOCK Mode or Unlock Prompt
|

00. 00. 00

| SECOND (Stopwatch) Time (in HH. MM. SS)
|

[FUNCTION MENU]

| Various MENU Functions or Settings/Values
Bottom|

SCAN

| SCAN Mode Enabled
|

DT

| SP–MUTE (Speaker Mute) Feature DTMF Enabled
|

H / L

| High or Low TX Power
| **| RX (Signal) S-Meter or TX Power** (during transmit)

TIP: You can use free WOUXUN Customer Programming Software to change the “BSR GMRS” power-on display message to your own Call Sign, Unit # or Group Name! (8 alpha-numeric characters max.)

Scanning: The KG-916 GMRS offers scanning of all 400 memory channels with three available Scan Review Modes set via [MENU 19_SC–REV | CO/TO/SE].
- CO Carrier Scan Mode: Scans until a signal is received, pauses until the signal ceases, then resumes scanning if no signal returns after 5 seconds.
- TO Timer Scan Mode: Scans until a signal is received, pauses for 5 seconds to preview the signal, then resumes scanning.
- SE Signal Scan Mode: Scans until a signal strong enough to break squelch is received, then exits the Scan Mode, remaining on the current channel or frequency.
- To start scanning channels or frequencies, Short-Press PF2 (or Long-Press the ✱-SCAN key if PF2 has been user reprogrammed).
- To exit Scan Mode, press EXIT or any other key to return to the previous channel or current frequency, or briefly tap the PTT key to stop on the current channel or frequency.
- If you encounter an unwanted signal while scanning in the TO or CO Scan Modes, you can press the ▲▼ keys to immediately advance/resume scanning in either direction.
- You can Add or Delete a channel from being included in the Scan Mode via [MENU 34_SCN–ADD | ADD/DEL]

TIP: When the [MENU 39_SECOND] Stopwatch Function is set to OFF, the # key Short-Press will toggle the 1-Click Display Modes, freeing up PF3 Short- Press for a different Function.

Adding New or Copying Existing Memory Channels: You can add new simplex GMRS TX/RX channels, add RX-Only Scanner channels, or copy existing simplex or repeater channels with the keypad, as desired.

New Simplex or Scanner Channels:

Switch to the FREQ-VFO Display Mode (see above).
Use the ▲▼ or 1∼9 keys to select/enter desired frequency.
Set any other desired parameters in the Function Menu, such as CTCSS
Write the frequency to a channel using [MENU 27_MEM– CH | 001∼400]. New/unused channels will display an “N”. (See Basic Operation – Function Menu instructions.)

Copy Existing Simplex/Scanner/Repeater Channels:

Switch to the NAME, CHFREQ or CH Display Mode.
Use the ▲▼ or 1∼9 keys to select/enter desired channel (ex. Repeaters R15-R22 or other saved memory channel).
Write the channel to a new channel using [MENU 27_MEM–CH]. New/unused channels will display an “N”.
Switch to NAME, CHFREQ or CH Display Mode and use the Function Menu to set any desired parameters, such as TXPOW, W–N, RX-DCS/CTC, TX-DCS/CTC, BCL, CHNAME, or SCAN-ADD, etc., to customize the new channel.
While setting a Channel Name with [MENU 26_CH–NAME], use the ▲▼ keys to select a character, 0∼9 keys to enter numbers, PF2 to move left, and PF3 to move right. When done, press MENU to write the new name, or EXIT to abort.

Note: Not all Menu Functions can be set in all Display Modes.
Example: [MENU 34_SCN–ADD] is not available in FREQ-VFO Mode.

Simplex vs. Repeater Operation

There are two main types of two-way radio communications you may have heard of, Simplex & Repeaters. The GMRS band includes 14 simplex-only channels (1–14), and 8 channels (15–22) which can be used for both simplex and repeater operation. On the KG-916 GMRS, memory channels 23–30 are the repeater-enabled channels for GMRS 15-22, and indicated with an “R” in the display.

Simplex, sometimes referred to as “Talk-Around” or “Direct,” involves communicating directly with another GMRS station on a single frequency, which limits your potential distance due to the mostly line-of-sight nature of the UHF frequencies that GMRS utilizes.

If you hear stations on GMRS channels 15-22 but they can’t seem to hear you, they may be operating through a repeater, especially if you hear a silent “tail” after each transmission, which is often followed by a “courtesy tone” (beep).

Repeaters are automated transceivers, usually located on higher ground and with full legal output power, that receive on an “input” frequency, and transmit on an “output” frequency. When the KG-916 GMRS is tuned to a repeater memory channel (23–30), it receives on the repeater’s “output” and transmits on the repeater’s “input,” via the Offset Frequency and Direction Menu Functions (which are always + 5 MHz for GMRS). The repeater literally “repeats” your weaker signal (in real-time) to a much wider area, extending your effective operating range from just a few to often 35 miles, or even further.

Nearly all repeaters require that you turn on a TX-DCS or TX-CTC code/tone (in the Function Menu) in order to “access” (operate through) the repeater. See the Transmitting (TX) section on the other page for more details.

Repeaters are typically owned and operated by individuals or radio clubs, and sometimes associated with a city/county CERT or other emergency service radio organization. Many repeaters are considered “OPEN” for use by any licensed GMRS user, whereas some are “CLOSED” and require permission or a membership prior to use.

TIP: Search for local repeaters and request permission at myGMRS.com.

MRS Best Practice

While GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is intended more for transactional communications as part of the PRS (Personal Radio Service), it’s quickly becoming an active hobby for many individuals, preppers, and families. It can even be used for personal business operations, provided each individual or family is licensed (a single license covers your entire extended family with the same call sign).

TIP: Check out this Easy Guide To GMRS Licensing at THE NOTARUBICON

Speech on GMRS is meant to be courteous, “family friendly,” usually informal, and in “plain English,” although only your call sign needs to be conveyed in the English language. It’s not necessary to use Ham “Alpha, Bravo, Charlie” phonetics, although some groups may do so for official or emergency operations.

Common Etiquette & Operating Tips

Accessing a repeater without talking or using your call sign (“kerchunking”) is frowned upon (and will annoy repeater owners).
Don’t talk too quietly or yell into your radio (while transmitting).
Pause for a 1/2 second before speaking after pressing the PTT (1-sec or so on repeaters), so the beginning of your speech isn’t cut off.
Leave a little space between transmissions (don’t “quick-key”) in case there’s ever any emergency traffic or someone else needs to make a quick call. Share the frequency – Nobody owns any GMRS channel.
It’s okay to operate Simplex on the repeater channels, but it’s best to find a different unused channel if you hear any repeater traffic.
Don’t whistle, play sound effects or music, or otherwise intentionally disrupt the communications of others (“jamming” ruins the service).

Programming via Computer

You can program all channel data and radio menu settings on your KG-916 GMRS via computer with the free WOUXUN Customer Programming Software (CPS) and the Wouxun “Red” USB Programming Cable & driver software, available at BetterSafeRadio.com/916GMRS.

**01| STEP
Tuning Step| 2. 5 K | 5 K | 6. 25 K | 8. 33 K | 10 K | 12.5 K | 25 K | 50 K | 100 K
Tuning step for FREQ-VFO Display Mode in kHz.
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****02| TXPOW
Transmit Power| LOW | HIGH (0.5 Watts | 4+ Watts)
RF output power level for TX (transmit).
****03| SAVE
Battery Saver| ON | OFF
Receiver duty-cycling to save battery life.
****04| VOX
Voice-Operated Transmit| OFF | 1 ~ 9 (1 is highest sensitivity)
Sensitivity for automatic TX based on microphone voice level.
****05| W–N
Modulation Bandwidth| WIDE | NARROW** (16 kHz | 11 kHz)

RX/TX modulation bandwidth for 25k / 12.5k channels.

Roger Beep

| OFF | BOT | EOT | BOTH (B = Beginning, E = End Of TX) Courtesy “OVER” tones during TX.
**16| TOA
Time-Out Timer Alarm| OFF | 1 S~ 10 S (in seconds)
Alarm warning tone time before TOT expires.
****17| VOICE
Voice Announce/Prompt| OFF | CHINESE | ENGLISH
Language for voice announcements/prompts.
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****18| BCL
Busy Channel Lockout| OFF | ON
TX inhibit when active signal detected.
****19| SC–REV
Scan Review| CO | TO | SE (Carrier | Timer | Signal) Signal review behavior while scanning.
****20| SP–MUTE
Speaker Muting| QT | QT ✱ DT | QT + DT (Quiet Tone | QT or ANI | QT & ANI) Require Quiet Tone and/or ANI–ID to unmute speaker.
****21| DTMF–ST
Touch-Tones & Side-Tones| OFF | DT–ST | ANI–ST | DT + ANI (DTMF | ANI-ID | Both)
Enable hearing DTMF keypad and/or ANI–ID tones during TX.
****22| PTT–ID
Transmit Unit ID #| OFF | BOT | EOT | BOTH (B = Beginning, E = End)
Send your ANI-ID (Unit #) during TX with PTT (Push-To-Talk).
****23| ID–EDIT
Unit Identiﬁcation| 0 ~ 9 (ANI-ID up to 6 digits, usually 3-digit min. of 101 used) Automatic Number Identiﬁcation (Unit #) for Selective Calling.
****24| ID–DLY
Identiﬁcation TX Delay| 100 MS~ 3000 MS (in milliseconds)
Delay before PTT-ID (ANI-ID) is sent after TX starts.
****25| RING
Incoming Select Call Ringer| OFF | 1 S~ 10 S (in seconds)
Duration of audible ringing before voice, when RX ANI-ID.
****26| CH–NAME
Channel Alpha-6 Name| 0 ~ 9 , A ~ Z , _ = + ✱ — (up to 6 char., PF2 =left, PF3 -right) Memory Chanel Name (numbers, letters, symbols & spaces).
****27| MEM–CH
Save Memory Channel| 001 ~ 400 (3 digits with leading zeros, “N” indicates unused) Write current settings to used or unused memory channel.
****28| DEL–CH
Delete Memory Channel| 001 ~ 400 (3 digits with leading zeros, “N” indicates unused) Erase selected used or unused memory channel.
****29| PRI-CH
Priority Channel| 001 ~ 400 (3 digits with leading zeros, “N” indicates unused) Select used or unused memory channel as Priority Channel.
****30| PRI–SCN
Priority Channel Scan| ON | OFF
Enable Priority Scanning (of Priority Channel).
****31| S–TONE
Single-Tone TX “Tone-Burst”| 1000H | 1450H | 1750H | 12100H (in Hz)
Frequency of Single-Tone TX (for repeater access, rare).
32| SC–QT
Save Coded Quiet Tone| R–CT | T–CT | RT–CT (RX–CTC | TX–CTC | Both)
Location to save found CTCSS tone after SCN–CD search.
33| PONMSG
Power-On Message| MSG | DCV
Custom Message or Battery DC Volts during radio power-up.
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34| SCN–ADD
Scan Add| ADD | DEL
Enable or Disable scanning of current channel.
35| SCN–CD
Scan CTCSS/DCS| 67. 0 Hz~ 251. 4 Hz (Press PF2 to toggle between tones/codes) Automatic or manual scan for CTCSS/DCS on active signals.
36| AU–LOCK
Auto-Lock| OFF | 10 S, 20 S, 30 S, 40 S, 50 S, 60 S (in seconds)
Timer before enabling LOCK mode after last activity.
37| LOCK–M
Lock Mode| KEY | KEY + PTT
Keypad (and PF side-keys) or same plus PTT (for RX-only).
38| CALL–ID
Select Call ID| 1 ~ 20
Select Calling ID (Group) to TX (if CALL enabled on a PF key).
39| SECOND
Stopwatch| ON | OFF
Enable Stopwatch feature on # key.
40| PF1S
Prog. Function Key 1 Short| OFF | SCAN | B–LIGH | VOX | TXPOW | CALL TALK-A | LAMP | SECOND | CH–MDF | DC–VLT
41| PF1L
Prog. Function Key 1 Long| (same)| SCAN : Scan Mode ON | OFF B–LIGH : LCD Backlight WAKE
VOX : VOX Operation ON | OFF TXPOW : TX Power Level TOGGLE
CALL : Select Calling TX
TALK–A : Talk–Around Mode ON | OFF LAMP : Flashlight ON | OFF
SECOND : Stopwatch ON | OFF CH-MDF : Display Modes CYCLE DC–VLT : Battery Voltage Level
42| PF2S
Prog. Function Key 2 Short| (same)
43| PF3S
Prog. Function Key 3 Short| (same)
44| PF3L
Prog. Function Key 3 Long| (same)
45| TOP
Top “Red” Prog. Func. Key| OFF | LAMP | B–LIGH
46| RPT–RCT
Repeater Receipt| ON | OFF (OFF = Mute squelch tail)
Disable speaker muting of squelch/repeater tail.
47| DC–VLT
Battery DC Volts| SHOW | HIDE
Press MENU to show (for 10 sec.) or hide battery voltage.
48| QT–SW
Quiet Tone Scan Switch| ON | OFF** (ON uses CTC/DCS stored in each channel) Enable CTCSS/DCS speaker muting while scanning.

49

| CH–MDF
Channel/FREQ Display Mode| NAME | FREQ | CHFREQ | CH (FREQ = VFO Mode)
See LCD Display Data & Icons section.
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**50| ****RESET| VFO | ALL (Menu Functions | Menu & Memories – BEWARE! ) ALL** restores radio to 30-channel GMRS conﬁguration.

Technical & Safety Considerations

Avoid operating the radio (never transmit) while your radio is in the charger, as this can damage the radio, battery or charger.
Remove battery from the radio if storing for more than 1 month.
Store the battery at about 60% charge for the longest shelf life.
Don’t submerge or intentionally soak radio with any liquid (or gel).
If accidentally submerged, turn radio off, dry outside with paper towel, remove battery, shake any water out, dry again, set aside for several days (with good airflow) before attempting to turn on.

Support

Visit BetterSafeRadio.com/916GMRS for more information or support, to download a printable PDF version of this manual or the original pre-programmed GMRS SHTF Channel Chart, to download the free WOUXUN Customer Programming Software and USB Programming Cable software drivers, to purchase a host of useful accessories such as a high-gain GMRS- tuned Smiley Antenna to extend your talk range, or to post a gear review & provide constructive feedback, which is encouraged.

When the SHTF, BetterSafeRadio than Sorry!™

Documents / Resources

| wouxun KG-916 GMRS Two Way Radio Transceiver and Scanner [pdf] User Manual
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