EXTREME Range Test Wouxun S88g Plus GMRS Radio at 8 Miles!

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

My actual Amazon Storefront is HERE! amzn.to/49uAefw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me buy more toys to review for all of you! I'm constantly updating the page. Here are most of the radios and antennas we test for all of you, and as always, I take requests

[@IM1deadMONEY]

Great testing! It's really neat how UHF frequencies kind of just fade away in the distance, maybe I'm not explaining it well, but yeah, that's awesome you got 8 mi out of it!

[@ImStllBourne]

Love the field tests! I love my Bandit-G antennas but watching the abree antennas do so well almost makes me want to try them out. I appreciate you for taking the time to field test these!

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

I'm glad you like the field tests! I appreciate your feedback.

[@Maflin18]

I have the original, non-plus, S-88G and absolutely love it. To my ear, it transmits even more clearly than my Q10G and all of my other GMRS radios. I do wish it had NOAA weather support, but maybe the fact that it’s single-band only is also why it transmits and receives so well…. The old saying, keep it simple stupid! I also love the non-color display, it’s so much easier to see.

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@@Maflin18 Everything you just said is spot on!

[@davidschmidt5848]

I got mine two days ago. Awesome,only issue is getting used to wouxin features compared to the TD h8 and h3

[@Godspreparedwarrior]

Great video my friend!

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@@Godspreparedwarrior I do appreciate that brother! I saw your temp antenna with the black tripod mount and I immediately thought that is genius! That radio is the same little Radioddity db20g that I have. I did a quick video with it on mobile antennas, and also just recently that radio pack video. That little radio will definitely talk the talk!

[@OnAirVoice]

Antennas aside, the fact that the radio has a superheterodyne receiver helps a lot in reception.

[@johnh3493]

KD1MU has a gmrs antenna on Amazon, I haven’t seen any tests on it yet. But it does look nice.

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@@johnh3493 I will get one and check it out!

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@johnh3493 this one? amzn.to/40gPVnI

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@@johnh3493 This says 18" long, which typically would be a 2m/70cm (similar to Signal Sticks). The normal length for a 771 on GMRS is 15" for a 5/8 wave. I will get one and check it out on a bunch of different radios.

[@johnh3493]

Yep that’s it.

[@XXPS60]

If you go back and review some of your other radio tests, the Tid Radio is as good if not better at the same distance. Take the Tid radio out and do a side by side unless it hurts your sponsorship dollars from Wouxun.

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

You're right, the H3 can make this distance sometimes, just like all of my radios will "sometimes" do it. It all depends on the weather. I've promoted the H3 from this distance in the past, and now it's someone else's turn. I still love the H3, and yes it's one of the strongest little radios I have, but I can't do only H3 videos.

[@XXPS60]

@@FirstUnitedTactical Do a side by side!

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@@XXPS60 I will next time I head out there. The H3 will give it a run for its money.... Oh, the Ailunce HA1G did this distance that day also.

[@jimmywayneoconner9225]

Please do the Banditg, dang did it when I posted it.

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

Have you seen this Bandit G video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmZmqZvgNF9o68

[@fondy44]

Any tips on using bluetooth? Mine worked with my Anker earbuds but they don't have physical volume buttons and it seems like bluetooth disables the volume knob on the radio. It was so loud that I had to hold the earbud about an inch from my ear.

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@fondy44 I have used my Apple Pro's and also my Libratone Track Air buds. There is no volume control, but perfect sound. I'm not sure why your Anker's are so loud. Do you have another pair of different brand buds to try out?

[@fondy44]

Just noticed something odd about Menu item 16 Priority Scan. Both the old and new manuals list the options as On or Off but mine has a third option called RX Close. Any idea what that one does?

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@fondy44 I will find out today and get back with you. I have not set up priorities yet...

[@joshphillips8401]

If you swap out the stock antenna does that change the IP67 rating?

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@@joshphillips8401 No

[@RisingTidesAC]

The S88G isn't new. The S65G is the new model of the S series.

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

This is the new S88g Plus. It was just released a week ago from BuyTwoWayRadios. This is the new version with bluetooth.

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-s88g-plus.html

[@RisingTidesAC]

@@FirstUnitedTactical You are correct Sir. My bad!

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@@RisingTidesAC It's all good! They snuck it in without any advertising. It's a good talker, maybe because there are no bells and whistles to interfere....

[@kennethgarza1386]

Wouxun antennas are OP I use the stock in my kg-10

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

OP? What does that stand for?

[@photog1529]

Must.Resist.The.Urge 🤔

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@@photog1529 Use the FORCE!!! I can see it right there next to you! Just use that! It's a bada** little radio!

[@photog1529]

@@FirstUnitedTactical Do you have a coupon code or affiliate link for this radio? I'd like to see you get something out of the deal for the work you put in.

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@photog1529 If you use that link in the description, I get credit for the sale. I don't think BTWR is doing coupons or discounts at the moment. You will know when you use that link. Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@photog1529]

@@FirstUnitedTactical Done deal!

[@rodneysnead8375]

So? You talked 8 miles without a repeater?

[@FirstUnitedTactical]

@rodneysnead8375 yes. Mainly fields, but also through a small town and then into trees in my home area. The base antenna is about 20' higher than where I'm standing. I have a lot of videos with different radios and antennas from this 8 mile area and also 5 miles. Take a look.