Why the Wouxun KG-S88G will be your favorite GMRS HT

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow it has a 18650 Battery Pack option that is cool way better then the Double A Style Pack 22:06

[@danieljames1921]

Thank you for your review. I have figured out that most of my family and friends will never get their Ham license. Therefore, I am looking at GMRS radios. I was really happy to see the BAC-001 battery case included.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I like the Software layout on this radio 21:28

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Optional features is nice 20:05

[@centralfloridagmrs]

Love that it's smaller. This transmits very well and has great battery life

[@bobt471]

Thank you 🎉

[@RisingTidesAC]

I love this guy's over acting!

[@radiohobbyist13]

I have found that it's quite simple to remove the screws for the speaker mic cover using the edge of a P-38 military can opener and also works well to remove the supplied thumbscrew should you choose to use it. No need to carry a screwdriver.

[@darkynhalvos]

Would love to see a comparison between this radio and the Ailunce HA1G GMRS handheld. I've got both, and was curious which would be a better "daily carry" choice.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

The big difference is the Ailunce HA1G is a dual band radio. So, the S88 won't monitor weather and other VHF frequencies. That, and price. Since you say you have both, what are your thoughts between the two? Cheers,

[@benjosevilla]

I see there are no NOAA presets, can it still be programs on one of the DYI channel? For those folks who want NOAA channel on their GMRS radio, is this unit for them?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

As I mentioned in the video, this is a UHF radio only. NOAA channels are VHF, so no, it is not. Lots of other dual receive choices out there. I have reviews and links on my channel. Cheers.

[@benjosevilla]

@@GadgetTalk4U thanks. Too bad especially for an water resistant radio at that price

[@kevinhawkins82]

Love my S88G, BUT I can't program it with my Mac Computer! Any ideas?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Not a Mac user. Is there a Windows emulation mode? Otherwise, consider a cheap or used Windows laptop for your radio programs. Most CPS's don't run on Macs. Chirp runs on Macs but the S88 isn't supported yet.

[@lukestraling5521]

Will the Radiodity GM-30 progam software work for it, like it does for the Boafeng GM-15?

[@lukestraling5521]

How does it compare to the Boafeng GM-15 Pro?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

The GM 15 is a budget class radio, the Wouxun comes in at a higher price point. There's a plus version of the Wouxun now, too. The big differences are the Wouxun is a UHF only radio and it has a better overall quality reputation.

[@budgetbasscovers]

I ended up with a KG-935G+, but I almost bought one of these. Maybe for the wife 👍🏻

[@stewart00311]

How many characters will the display show for a channel rename for a repeater

[@GadgetTalk4U]

6. I mention that at 17:10 in the video. Should be enough for a meaningful abbreviation. Cheers

[@zwaveevents]

Is it just me or is it identical to the Baofeng UV-13?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Similar but it's smaller and has two knobs on the top. It's also a single band radio - just UHF.

[@SoloPilot6]

Wouxon . . .wouxoff . . .

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Yes, Miyagi san.

[@colonelkernal297]

Solid comment

[@markmaue438]

Is this a police scanner?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

No. You may be able to get some public service channels, but most police use digital and trunked systems.

[@kenofken9458]

@@GadgetTalk4U Many if not most of them are going encrypted, so there's less to listen to.

[@radiohobbyist13]

I'm a bit put off by the fact that this radio advertised at .5 watts and 5.0 watts is only outputting .2 watts and 3.1 watts. ☹️ 🤷‍♂️

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Thanks for watching and commenting. As I mentioned in the video, I've seen others who got closer to 5 watts than I did. Could be my measurements. At the same time, many of these small HTs output between 3 and 5 watts so it didn't upset or shock me. If you get one, do your own measurements and let us know what you got.

[@frankieraymond]

I love this radio. i bought two, i for my wife and 1 for me when i take walks around the neighborhood . talk about anything rather than 2 meters. range is gteat

[@sophie6540]

Seems expensive for the power output that you get. Only advantage is the size and the fact its super whatever

[@RRA556]

And that it's submersible. My son bought it for that reason and he loves it.

[@radiohobbyist13]

This is the NORMAL power output for a handheld walkie-talkie. There is no such thing as a super high powered walkie-talkie because it would drain the battery very quickly and it would be UNSAFE to transmit with much more than 5 or so watts with the antenna so close to your head.

[@RKingis]

It's a super heterodyne instead of a homodyne system on a chip.