Audio Settings

VOX

Voice-operated transmit — activates PTT automatically when microphone audio is detected.

Options

OFF / 1–9

Default

OFF

Category

Audio Settings

Notes

Higher numbers = less sensitive (requires louder audio). See Transmission Guide.

How to access it

Press MENU on the radio to open the menu.
Scroll with up/down arrows until you see VOX.
Press MENU again to enter the setting.
Use up/down to change the value, then MENU to save, or EXIT to cancel.

Related audio settings

BeepEn— Keypad/action beep tones
Roger— Roger beep — tone played at end of transmission
VoxDly— VOX tail delay — how long TX stays active after voice drops
Compnd— Compander — audio compressor/expander for improved intelligibility on narrow channels

See the full menu reference for all UV-K5 menu items.