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Wouxun KG-S72C programming and menu options

Wouxun KG-S72C Front With DisplayThe Wouxun KG-S72C is a portable handheld CB radio with FM capability and other advanced features that ushers in a whole a new era of CB communications. The S72C is small, lighter and more powerful than the typical classic CB walkie talkie. It is rated IP65 dust and water resistant, making is also more rugged and durable.

The S72C is a bona fide 40 channel CB radio with added functions that, up until now, didn't even exist on most CB portables or mobiles. Check out the list of features below and compare them for yourself.

KG-S72C Primary Features

  • 40 CB Channels
  • 400 Total Custom Memory Channels
  • AM and FM Modes
  • Superheterodyne Receiver
  • Up to 2 Watts Output Power (AM)
  • Up to 4 Watts Output Power (FM)
  • 50 CTCSS Tones / 105 DCS Codes (FM Mode)
  • Standard and Non-Std CTCSS/DCS (FM Mode)
  • IP65 Dust and Water Resistant
  • USB-C Charging Port
  • High/Low Transmit Power Levels
  • Backlit LCD Display
  • Channel Name, Number or Frequency Display
  • Custom Power-On Message
  • Channel Scan
  • Priority Channel Scanning
  • Favorite Channels
  • Monitor Function
  • Timeout Timer
  • Stopwatch Timer
  • English Voice Prompts
  • Roger Beep Enable/Disable
  • Audible Button Beep
  • Transmit Overtime Alarm
  • 2 Programmable Function Keys
  • Programmable Top Key
  • Channel Knob
  • Volume Knob
  • VOX
  • Key Lock
  • Auto Lock
  • Built-in Flashlight
  • Kenwood 2-Pin (K1) Audio Accessory Connector
  • Reset

Programming the KG-S72C
As with other Wouxun radios, the KG-S72C is customizable directly from the keypad of the radio itself. Optional programming software allows you to assign CTCSS tones and DCS codes to the 40 CB channels when using the radio in FM mode. You can also configure other functions and features in the radio.

Direct from the radio
If you already know how to program features into another Wouxun radio, programming the KG-S72C directly from the radio itself is pretty much rote. The only real differences are the menu options themselves.

If you are new to Wouxun handheld radios or configuring a two way radio in general, the KG-S72C owners manual will get you up to speed fast. Unlike many other import radios, this manual is carefully written in plain, simple English with clear instructions that are easy to understand, even when explaining some of the advanced features of the radio.

The KG-S72C menu consists of 43 items. Default settings are bold.

Menu # Menu Item Description Option
01 SQUELCH Squelch settings 1 to 9|5
02 MODE Modulation Mode FM|AM
03 TX-POWER Output power HIGH|LOW
04 CH-DISP Channel Display Mode CH-NAME|CH-FREQ|CH-NUM
05 BACK-LT Active Backlight OFF|1-30S|10S|ALWAYS
06 BAT-SAVE Battery Saver ON|OFF
07* RX-CTCSS Receive CTCSS Tone OFF|1-50
08* RX-DCS Receive DCS Code OFF|1-105 +/-
09* TX-CTCSS Transmit CTCSS Tone OFF|1-50
10* TX-DCS Transmit DCS Code OFF|1-105 +/-
11 SCANMODE Scan Mode TO|CO|SE
12 SCAN-ADD Scan Add/Delete ADD|DEL
13* SCAN-QT Tone Scan Compatibility ON|OFF
14 PRI-SCAN Priority Scan ON|OFF
15 PRI-CH Priority Channel 400 Channels|CH001
16* TONESCAN CTCSS/DCS Scanning NONE|CTCSS|DCS
17 TONESAVE CTCSS/DCS Tone Save Options BOTH|RX|TX
18 VOX Voice Activated Transmit OFF|1-9 (Level)
19 VOX-DLY VOX Delay OFF|1S|1-5 (seconds)
20 TOT Transmit Overtime Timer 15-900 sec (15 second increments)|60
21 TOA Transmit Overtime Alarm OFF|1-10 seconds|5
22* ROGER Roger Beep OFF|BOT|EOT|BOTH
23 BEEP Button Beeps ON|OFF
24 VOICE Voice Guide OFF|ON
25 BUSYLOCK Busy Channel Lockout ON|OFF
26 CH-NAME Edit a channel name Name***
27 CH-FAV Favorite Channel YES|NO
28 CH-ADD Add Memory Channel 400 channels
29 CH-DEL Deleting a channel 400 channels
30 STARTUP Power On Message MESSAGE|VOLTAGE
31 ST-MSG Custom Power On Message 8 Characters
32 TIMER Stopwatch Timer ON|OFF
33* RPT-RCT Squelch Tone OFF|ON
34 AUTOLOCK Keypad Auto Lock OFF|10-60S
35 LOCKMODE Lock Mode KEY|KEY+PTT|KEY+ENC|ALL
36 PF1-SHRT Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment OFF|BACK-LT|SCAN|TXPOWER|FLASHLT|MONITOR|VOX|CH-DISP|FAVORITE|MODE
37 PF1-LONG Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment OFF|BACK-LT|SCAN|TXPOWER|FLASHLT|MONITOR|VOX|CH-DISP|FAVORITE|MODE
38 PF2-SHRT Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment OFF|BACK-LT|SCAN|TXPOWER|FLASHLT|MONITOR|VOX|CH-DISP|FAVORITE|MODE
39 PF2-LONG Side Key PF2 Long Press Assignment OFF|BACK-LT|SCAN|TXPOWER|FLASHLT|MONITOR|VOX|CH-DISP|FAVORITE|MODE
40 TOP-SHRT Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment OFF|BACK-LT|SCAN|TXPOWER|FLASHLT|MONITOR|VOX|CH-DISP|FAVORITE|MODE
41 TOP-LONG Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment OFF|BACK-LT|SCAN|TXPOWER|FLASHLT|MONITOR|VOX|CH-DISP|FAVORITE|MODE
42 VOLTAGE Displays Battery Voltage None
43 RESET Reset VFO|ALL

Note: *The menu items in green are available in FM mode only.

Programming with software
The KG-S72C uses the Wouxun PCO-001 USB programming cable that works with the KG-S88G. Refer to the cable driver installation instructions for more information.

Of course, the Wouxun KG-S72G programming software is specific to this radio and is currently available for Windows PCs only. The programming software is located under the Downloads tab on the Wouxun KG-S72C product page at Buy Two Way Radios.

Wouxun KG-S72C FrontKG-S72C Operation
The KG-S88G is quite similar in features and function to most of the other Wouxun handheld radios, with the exception of the 4-key keypad. Although it seems to be limiting on the surface, 4 key operation allows access to premium features while it simultaneously simplifies control. If you already have another Wouxun radio that is field configurable such as the KG-905G , working the S72C will be a similar experience. Even if you are not familiar with the operation of a 4-key Wouxun radio, it's not difficult to master, once you know how to navigate the menu.

The keys on the keypad and their primary functions are listed below:

Button Operation
MENU Enter program menu|choose/set menu option
UP Key Select previous channel/frequency|Select menu option
DOWN Key Select next channel/frequency|Select menu option
EXIT Exit menu/cancel

The Wouxun KG-S72C is a compact, powerful and rugged CB radio that offers a lot of flexibility and ease of use at a very competitive price. Why settle for those older, behemoth handheld CB radios when you can have something more stylish and with the latest tech available? The answer is simple. Choosing the KG-S72C is a no-brainer.

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