Wouxun KG-UV8E: Tri-band HT Overview

BuyTwoWayRadios:

"Fans of the 1.25 meter band rejoice! The Wouxun KG-UV8E Tri Band Radio is here! This variation of the KG-UV8D takes the advanced features of the KG-UV8D Plus and adds a third ham band for even greater versatility."

Wouxun KG-UV8E: Tri-band HT

BuyTwoWayRadios has the Wouxun KG-UV8E tri-band HT:

"The KG-UV8E is based on the very popular Wouxun KG-UV8D, the dual band portable handheld radio best known for its large color display, cross band repeat capability and true simultaneous two band reception, all at a very low price point. At the moment of its introduction in 2014, the KG-UV8D was an instant hit, and it is still the handheld of choice among many hams today.

However, the 2 meter and 70cm bands are becoming crowded, and many hams are moving to the 1.25 meter band for some breathing room. The problem? There aren't a lot of 1.25 meter radios out there, and the ones that are available tend to swap the beloved 2 meter band for it. This means amateurs had to choose between a dual bander with either 1.25m VHF and UHF, or 2m VHF and UHF. If you used a handheld for both, you either had to carry two dual band radios, or give up a VHF band altogether.

The solution? Wouxun created a portable handheld that includes all three. It's the KG-UV8E, and it's available now from Buy Two Way Radios!"

In short:

"The Wouxun KG-UV8E has all the same features of the KG-UV8D along with the feature upgrades of theKG-UV8D Plus. In fact, for all intents and purposes, it is a UV8D Plus, with the addition of one extra band for full transmit and receive on 1.25 meters from 222Mhz to 225Mhz."

You can pick one up for $139.99.

Full spec sheet is here (PDF).

Wouxun KG-UV8E

Via a comment on another post, comes a link to the Wouxun KG-UV8E. Specs and pics follow:

WOUXUN KG-UV8E Triband (latest 2016)

Triband, True Dual Receive, Cross Band Repeater, Waterproof IP55  TERBARU 

WOUXUN  is HT known brands with very good sensitivity, clear sound, high quality.

What are the main advantages of this HT?

• Triband TX-RX: 136-174, 350-399, 400-520 MHz new
• Voice Compander  new
• Group scrambler new
• True Dual Receive (can receive signals at two different frequencies simultaneously)
• Duplex Cross-band  (can receive and transmit simultaneously on two different frequencies)
• Cross-band repeater  (receiving in the VHF and UHF transmit back on, or vice versa)
• Receive very good quality , cleaner and sharper.
• Layar besar, display warna, full dimmed when standby new
• Function side buttons can be programmed
• Large memory capacity of 999 channels
• Saving electricity usage, the battery is more durable, longer standby.
• The latest model , cool and steady.
• LED flashlight for emergencies
• FM radio for information and entertainment channels
• Waterproof  Rating IP55 (dustproof, resistant of spray water / rain storm)

Expensive or Cheap? True dual receive, full duplex, and cross band repeat is a feature which only HT Japan 5 million upwards.

Product quality WOUXUN known for good in the world, not only in Indonesia, please google to prove themselves.

Technical specifications WOUXUN KG-UV8E:

• Triband frequencies: 135-174 MHz, 350-399MHz and 400-520MHz
• Max power: 5 watts to 4 watts VHF and UHF
• True Dual Receive (receiving two frequencies simultaneously)
• Cross Band Repeater (RX and TX on one frequency in another frequency band)
• Dual Display, Dual Watch
• Voice Compander
• 8 Group of Scrambler
• Radio FM: 76-108MHz
• 999 Channel Memory
• Stopwatch function
• SOS function
• Tone 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS
• LED flashlight (senter)
• Low Battery Alert
• Battery Saver
• Time-out Timer
• features VOX 
• Antenna type: SMA Male
• Dimensions: 124 x 61 x 33mm (not including buttons and antennas)
• Weight: 180 gr empty
• Authorized warranty service and parts for 12 months
• Waterproof rating IP55
• Made in China

Paket Wouxun KG-UV8E:

• Unit HT Wouxun KG-UV8E
• Battery lithium-ion 1700mAh, 7.4V
• HT Antenna SMA
• Charger dock
• Belt clip + rope
• Earset
• Manual