Wouxun KG-UV9P: More Power

The Wouxun KG-UV9P High Powered Dual Band UHF/VHF Amateur Radio is now even more powerful! Wouxun boosted it to 7 watts UHF and 9 watts VHF! https://t.co/6qnZNADYcg #hamradio #hamr @amatradio

— BuyTwoWayRadios.com (@2wayradios) September 17, 2019

Wouxun KG-UVD1P

An oldie, but a goodie...

"I have 6 (six) variants of this radio with the original UV-1D being my favorite! Back in 2011 when I first became a ham radio op, the Wouxun was the 'cheap' low-cost entry level rig (the world before baofeng). Coming in at nearly $80 less than the stellar FT-60 the UV-1D was right in my budget range. 8 (Eight) Years later, it's still my 'go-to' handi. While it's not my favorite HT (Kenwood TH-k20) it is the one I find myself using anytime I am forced to use a hand-held radio. Over the years I've added a pair of 2m/6m and 2m/220 versions as well as a few spare 2m/70cm rigs. When my eldest passed his tech test last year-he got a New Wouxun HT. As you can see I'm pretty heavily invested in Wouxun, and although I sometimes wonder if I'd been better off with an offering from the Big3 (unattainable in '11), when you add it all up ($) it seems like money well spent. K4CDN"

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BuyTwoWayRadios: Wouxun KG-D901 DMR Bundle

If you've got more money to spend on a new radio, you might consider the Wouxun KG-D901 DMR Holiday Bundle from BuyTwoWayRadios.com for $199.99:

"What's in the Kit:

• The Wouxun KG-D901 DMR Digital Portable Two Way Radio - This is the first digital radio from Wouxun and operates on 400-470MHz UHF frequencies at uyp to 5 watts. It lets you switch from analog to digital with one press of a button. The D901 is compatible with MOTO TRBO series Tier I and II using standard encryption.
• Two Lithium-ion Battery Packs - The D901 comes standard with a 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack, plus a second battery pack for extra uptime.
• Battery Eliminator - Power your KG-D901 radio in your vehicle for mobile DMR operation.
• Wouxun Mobile Style Speaker Microphone - This heavy duty speaker mic with 20" coiled cord lets you operate your radio from your hip or at your dash, just like a mobile.
• Genuine Leather Wouxun Case - Carry your radio with protection while out an about
• Nagoya RB-CLP-S (SMA) Window Mount - Turn your handheld D901 into a full fledged mobile radio! This handy mount lets you place your antenna outside your vehicle while you operate your D901 from inside!
• XLT EB120 (K1) Earbud with PTT Microphone - This comfortable, lightweight earpiece fits in your left or right ear and has an in-line a Push-to-talk (PTT) microphone for quick communication.
• Wouxun USB Programming Cable (PCO-001) - Program your D901 directly from a PC.
• Belt clip
• Battery charger
• AC adapter
• Wouxun USB Driver and Programming Software CD
• Owner's manual"

Baofeng Tech: Nagoya NA-320A Triband HT Antenna

Nagoya NA-320A Triband HT Antenna ($17.99):

• Certified Original Nagoya Antenna - with an exclusive manufacturing partnership with BTECH
• New Release - May Require a Rubber spacer (included) and has an extended antenna cover to protect your radio SMA male base from the elements
• Triband: 2m-1.25m-70cm; *Gain (relative): +2.15dBi; Watts: 10; Height: 17.7"; Connector: SMA Female; *Rated against typical stock HT antennas.
• Compatible with all BaoFeng, some Wouxun, and some Kenwood Radios

Looks like a good compliment to a Baofeng Tech UV-5X3!

Wouxun KG-UV8T

Wouxun KG-UV8T at Powerwerx:

"KG-UV8T features Amateur Tri-Band operation (144/220/440 MHz), true dual simultaneous receive (V+V, U+U, V+U), now with Cross-band repeat function, 999 Channels, large LCD color display, CTCSS/DCS encode and decode, and 12.5/25.0 KHz wide/narrow bandwidth selection."

New Item: Wouxun KG-UV8T U.S. Version Tri-Band 999 Channel Amateur Handheld Radio https://t.co/9viE15T7En pic.twitter.com/OVLZbP8h1Z

— Powerwerx (@Powerwerx) September 6, 2016

County Comm Dual Band Roll Up Antenna, Government Pack

First a PSA: Be careful deploying the antenna. Based on the images, decapitation is a real risk.

Always interesting stuff over at County Comm... Dual Band Roll Up Antenna, Government Pack ($47.50)*:

The DBJ-2 was designed by Ed Fong for easy deployment in the field to aid in extended portable two-way radio coverage. This antenna is extremely popular with Fire, Rescue, ARES, RACES and Military Contractors. 

The DBJ-2 is true “Dual Band” antenna and is available in two models for either Ham or Fire/Commercial Frequencies.
Ham Model: 144-148 MHz and 440-450 MHz
Fire/Commercial Model: 152-157 MHz and 460-470 MHz 

The “Government Pack” comes in a Nylon Antenna Bag and includes the antenna of your choice, 25’ of parachute cord (http://www.countycomm.com/550parapac.html) a 6’ extension cable, and adapters to connect to various manufacturers of portable two-way radios (Motorola, Icom, Yaesu, Vertex, Kenwood, Wouxun, Baofeng, etc). This includes BNC, SMA (male), SMA (female) and BNC to PL259 . 

Technical Specifications: 

VHF: 1/2 wave radiating element
Maximum power: 50 watts
SWR: less than 1.5 to 1 over a 3 MHz bandwidth and less than 1.7 :1 over 4 MHz bandwidth.
Gain: 2.1 dBi
Impedance: 50 ohms 

UHF: 1/2 wave radiating element
Maximum power: 50 watts
SWR: less than 1.3 to 1 over a 6 MHz bandwidth and less than 1.5 :1 over 10 MHz bandwidth.
Gain: 2.1 dBi (6db gain over a 2 meter J pole used at 450 MHz)
Impedance: 50 ohms 

Package Size: 7.75 x 8.75
Weight: 10 Ounces

Wouxun KG-UV8D: BuyTwoWayRadios.com How-To's

BuyTwoWayRadios.com puts out some good docs...

How to program the Wouxun KG-UV8D

How to reset the Wouxun KG-UV8D to factory settings and English prompts

Wouxun KG-D901: DMR HT Available at BuyTwoWayRadios.com

BuyTwoWayRadios.com announces they have the Wouxun DMR KG-D901 available in limited quantities for $149.99 (free shipping). See previous coverage here.

Baofeng Tech Amazon Prime Day Deal: Programming Cable

This Baofeng Tech Amazon Prime Day Deal is now live:

PC03 FTDI USB Programming Cable for BaoFeng, Kenwood, Wouxun, AnyTone

If you don't have Amazon Prime, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial if want to take advantage of the deals from Baofeng Tech.

Baofeng Tech Amazon Prime Deals: The Schedule Part 2

Amazon has changed the schedule - apparently their algorithms want to keep things exciting.

Here is the latest information I have:

2:34 PM EDT

PC03 FTDI USB Programming Cable for BaoFeng, Kenwood, Wouxun, AnyTone

4:09 PM EDT

BaoFeng UV-82HP (RED) High Power Dual Band Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF) 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham) Portable Two-Way - this link is to the red one, but other colors are available.

If you don't have Amazon Prime, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial if want to take advantage of the deals from Baofeng Tech.

Baofeng Tech Amazon Prime Deals - The Schedule

Tomorrow is Amazon Prime Day - it is a little bit like a Black Friday sale, but only for Amazon Prime subscribers. If you aren't an Amazon Prime subscriber, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial if want to take advantage of the deals from Baofeng Tech.

Here is what you should know:

1. These deals will appear throughout the day.
2. You won't see the special price until the deal starts.
3. The deals last for a few hours but could end earlier as quantities are limited.
4. These will be the lowest prices Baofeng Tech has offered on these items.
5. Discounts are at least 25% off the current price.


5:30 AM EDT

BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF, 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery

 7:05 AM EDT

BaoFeng UV-82HP (RED) High Power Dual Band Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF) 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham) Portable Two-Way - this link is to the red one, but other colors are available.

9:50 AM EDT

Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female

Nagoya NA-24J 16.2-Inch Ultra Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female 

Nagoya RB-35 5/8 NMO Mount Magnet

9:35 PM EDT

PC03 FTDI USB Programming Cable for BaoFeng, Kenwood, Wouxun, AnyTone

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-D901 (DMR): BuyTwoWayRadios.com Unboxing

Hams have a good option in the TYT MD-380, but I'm excited to see the comparisons with the Wouxun KG-D901. If you are already in the Wouxun ecosystem, this may be an easy choice for you since the KG-D901 shares accessories with radios like the KG-UV9D.

Wouxun KG-UV9D: KD2KOG Review

Mike reviews the Wouxun KG-UV9D.

Wouxun KG-D901: BuyTwoWayRadios.com Demo Units

BuyTwoWayRadios.com has gotten their hands on some demo units of the the Wouxun KG-D901:

"At first glance, The KG-D901 looks almost identical to the analog KG-UV9D and KG-UV9D Plus multi-banders, with the large, color LCD display first introduced in popular KG-UV8D and now considered a standard fixture in the latest generation of Wouxun portable handheld transceivers. It has the same keypad layout found on both the 8D and 9D models and the same array of buttons on the side. It has the volume and channel knobs, TX/RX LEDs and flashlight typically found on the other Wouxun radios as well.

As soon as you turn it on, however, the similarities end. It may look and feel familiar on the outside, but this is not a typical analog Wouxun radio at all. It's digital. As a Wouxun product, the KG-D901 is something entirely new. 

Key Features 

Unlike the 8D and 9D, the D901 is a single band transceiver, in your choice of either a UHF or VHF version. Most of the primary features are expected, and compared to other DMR digital radios, they may not seem particularly unique. However, there is one item on the list that may give the D901 a little extra. It is noted in bold.

• 400-470MHz UHF frequencies (UHF Model)

• 136-174MHz VHF frequencies (VHF Model)

• Analog and Digital Modes

• Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) digital technology

• Direct and Repeater Modes

• 16 memory channel and 2 Zones

• Built-in CTCSS/DCS signaling in analog mode

• Text Messaging (Digital Mode)

• All Calls, Group Calls, Select Calls (Digital Mode)

• Scrambler Function (Analog Mode)

• Digital Encryption

• Microphone Modulation Setting

• IP57 Water Resistant"

 And:

"The KG-D901 package includes one KG-D901 single band UHF or VHF two way radio (depending on your version of choice), a 7.4v, 2000mAh battery pack, belt clip, antenna, desktop charger, AC power cord, and wrist strap. The demo models we received did not include a manual, but we expect one to be in the box when the final version of the radio ships from Wouxun.

The Wouxun KG-D901 is expected to arrive early summer 2016."

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

Wouxun KG-UV8D Plus

BuyTwoWayRadios announces the KG-UV8D Plus:

Voice CompanderThe KG-UV8D Plus now supports companding, which is a form of compression to improve the signal to noise ratio for clear audio. 

Non-Standard CTCSS/DCSMost radios typically follow a standard set of CTCSS and DCS codes, and radios such as the KG-UV8D have this pre-set list to choose from in the menu of the radio. The KG-UV8D Plus allows you to manually enter non-standard CTCSS and DCS codes into the radio. 

ScramblerThe KG-UV8D Plus is now equipped with a voice scrambler. Since this radio is only approved for use as an amateur radio in the US, and hams are not allowed to scramble their signals, this is not a feature most operators will likely use. However, every country has its own regulations, so the addition of a scrambler may be useful in other parts of the world. 

Backlight AdjustmentOne of the most useful upgrades to the KG-UV8D Plus is the ability to adjust the timing and intensity of the backlight for the LCD display. This is the same upgrade incorporated into the KG-UV9D Plus and is a long time coming. This feature should be in every two way radio with a display. 

FM Radio Frequency Storage and RetrievalThe KG-UV8D Plus now allows you to store up to 20 preset frequencies into the built-in commercial FM radio. Some operators do use the FM radio to hear their favorite local commercial radio stations and will likely find this to be a very handy feature.

And:

"The KG-UV8D Plus currently sells for $119.99, only $10 more than original KG-UV8D with the 2600 mAh high capacity battery upgrade, and you get the bigger battery, too."

TYT TH-7800: Details at BuyTwoRadios.com

BuyTwoRadios has lots of good info on the TYT TH-7800 ($199):

"Compared to other dual band amateur mobiles such as the Wouxun KG-UV920P-A, the TYT Th-7800 appears to be a simple radio. In some ways it seems oddly reminiscent of a mobile Yaesu, and when we showed it at several local hamfests, hams who give it a first look agreed. This may be due, at least in part, to a chassis with rounded edges and the orange backlit detachable display. While it isn't outwardly flashy, there seems to be a lot of functionality packed inside.

The TH-7800 is, indeed, a dual band mobile two way radio. Like many other amateur mobiles in its class, it transmits on the 2 meter VHF (136-174MHz) and 70cm UHF (400-480MHz) bands. With 40 watts on UHF and 50 watts on VHF, the 7800 seems to have the TX on these two bands adequately covered.

Reception is a bit broader. it receives wide band AM and FM on 108-180MHz, 134-174MHz and 350-520MHz. It supports 800 memory channels (809 to be more precise, according to the manual) and allows settings to be configured independently for each individual channel."

More at the first link above.