SHTF Ham Radio: Wouxun KG-UV9PX Amateur Radio HT - Unlockable Ham Radio Perfect For World War III

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You can get the USB-C battery here: bettersaferadi...
** Minor correction: You CAN modify the custom display message and custom sub-band message in CHIRP. You can find both next to each other near the bottom of the Settings -► Configuration -► Admin Functions tabs.
--- In this episode of ham radios for non-ham or non amature radio people, I will introduce you to the Wouxun KG-UV9PX amateur radio HT. This ham radio can be very easily unlocked making it perfect for SHTF or emergency prepper use for the upcoming civil war, World War III, regular boring civil-conflict and collapse of society, and even all those hurricanes from the Global Warming. The KG-UV9PX amateur radio hand-held can transmit over 8 watts and it comes pre-programmed with over 800 SHTF, prepper, U.S.Goverment agency, and other frequencies, making it an excellent choice for preppers.
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[@RisingTidesAC]

Two very important things come to mind when I watch this video. 1. As always, great and entertaining video Randy. 2. Mark the owner of Better Safe Radio is a stand up guy and I hope you all give him your business. Quality products and great service!

[@dannydivine7699]

YES Mark is GREAT for sure!!!!

[@bettersaferadio]

Thanks, I really appreciate that! Now I can see why you're Randy's favorite viewer also. ;)

[@lowandslow3939]

@@bettersaferadioHey! Randy said that I was his favorite viewer😢

[@WarehouseMilitaryOutlet]

I’m glad there is a channel like this that doesn’t play into the FCC Brown Shirts marching orders.

[@purplenurple4208]

I got mine from BSR. Worth the money for the programming. Its cloneable.

[@MrStanwyck]

As a happy ham, I always look forward to Randy’s non-woke brand of American sarcasm. Keep up the great work you do and have a good weekend.

[@danielkingshott2659]

Ditto

[@cbrown7318]

Same here!!

[@paulmitchell4421]

wankers

[@MikeinVirginia1]

I like his style! (I'm a happy ham.)

[@bettersaferadio]

Awesome video per usual Randy! One minor correction that I'm sure will make everyone happy... you CAN actually modify the custom display message and custom sub-band message in CHIRP, it's just that those fields are buried a bit. You can find both next to each other near the bottom of the Settings > Configuration > Admin Functions tabs, thanks to Mel the programmer who created this CHIRP UV9PX driver. :)

[@MRTjr9216]

My pleasure Mark!

[@jakespearproductions2673]

I tried to unlock my kg-uv9px by changing the upper limit transmit frequencies to 155 and 470 in chirp. It did not unlock those frequencies. Any suggestions?

[@JD-gn6du]

I have a ham license but still recommend people have a radio similar to this in the event of an emergency. Keep up the good work Randy!

[@gekidokira]

I have a few uv5-r's just in case. I watched one of your videos and I am hooked. I don't even really care about most radios. But your videos are so good and fun.

[@lukepippin4781]

I have the UV9P (no X) and I love it. Definitely unlocked it, that was the first thing I did. Just now diving back into the subject. Got my GMRS license a few weeks ago and I’m taking the HAM technician test in 2 days. Gonna get a signal stick to go on it and take it with me to the Grand Canyon in May.

[@KenLee-e5y]

Some People will be griping about this video all week. Mose People will appreciate the time spent on this video and the info provided. Thanks Randy

[@hotbread148]

I want to change my ham call sign to UV5R and wallow in the bathtub with spurious emissions, Mom's meat loaf and a triple roger beep while being corrected by the authoritarian gate keepers. Great Video!!

[@ExploringWithJason]

In case you haven't checked out the latest $15 quansheng UV-K5(8) radio, with the egzumer fimware it will receive between 15mhz up to 1300mhz including USB CB, AM airband, VHF, marine, VHF 220mhz, AM 250-400 mil bands etc, 5.5w with this firmware and even has a spectrum analyzer and usb-c charging port 👍

[@dougdaniels]

If you get the Smiley tri-band antenna, it is adjustable and will work on 2m, 220 and 440 Ham bands as well as the GMRS channels.

[@Gruuvin1]

Will this UV9PX transmit on 220? (after chirp enabled?)

[@danielkingshott2659]

Thanks for the tip, was looking for a triband ht antenna!

[@XJwolf4]

So during the last week I’ve gone down the ham rabbit hole and out of all the videos I’ve encountered, yours have been the best. There’s always something you say in each one I watch that cracks me up, definitely subscribed

[@bendeleted9155]

This one showed up in my feed again. It really captures the spirit of the PRS community (Prepper Radio Service). 69s

[@J0HN3]

I have this radio and love it. It’s rugged, and I love all the SHTF channels, and the APO to save the battery so it doesn’t come on accidentally in a pack and drain the battery to zero. Great reception and clear sound.

[@philbou1]

I always sent your video to my Ham radio club, because too many sad hams. 😂

[@volvo09]

That's how you find out who can't deal with sarcasm and dry humor.

[@hoodoo9185]

I have the GMRS version of this radio, KG-UV9GX, and absolutely love it!👍

[@NickFrom1228]

I have to agree. I've been using mine frequently for about a year and it works really well. Zero complaints.

[@xfirehurican]

​@@NickFrom1228Ditto

[@NickFrom1228]

Better safe radio is a solid business. He works with you to get you what you want. Good guy.

[@bettersaferadio]

Thanks Nick!

[@mitchh6702]

So good to see you back on the YT! We were going though notarubicon withdrawal!

[@TR_TenSeven]

KG-UV9PX is a good radio, I've been running a couple since the end days of the Delta7 net.

[@AZREDFERN]

Let’s check in on Not-AI-Rubicon, and see what his feelings are on the KG-UV9PX: “Feelings? My feelings are irrelevant. But let's talk about the Wouxun KG-UV9PX. It's a dual-band handheld radio, and compared to its predecessors, it's got a few new tricks up its sleeve. Things like dark color screen modes for covert operations, a quick-jump feature to your favorite emergency channel, and an extended receive range on the 1.25m band. Plus, it's got a brighter flashlight, stiffer knobs to avoid accidental changes, and it can be reset to a standard HAM configuration with 29 channels. So, in essence, the KG-UV9PX is like the Swiss Army Knife of radios. It's feature-rich and durable, which makes it a good choice for ham operators who want a bit more than just a simple push-to-talk experience. However, remember that with great power comes great responsibility, and also a thicker manual. So what I am really saying is, if you're into HAM radios and need a versatile, rugged device, the KG-UV9PX is a solid choice. But don't come crying to me if you can't figure out all its features; I'm busy enough swinging my Boofwhang UV-5R by its antenna. ..... 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸... ⬇️ 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄....”

[@MrFunkyskier]

I've owned this HT for about a year. Well worth the coin. Most impressive is the receive sensitivity.

[@Average-Joe-Schmo]

About time we get blessed by your presence.

[@dannydivine7699]

Most excellent radio, just remember to backup the out of the box configuration right away, because a factory reset will undo all Mark's GREAT programming. And the KG-UV980P makes an excellent mobile companion radio for this one. Jest say'in

[@eem3iii]

@dannydivine7699 Is it possible to unlock the KG-UV980P mobile radio for GMRS frequencies or add in Chirp? I haven’t found if this is possible.

[@bettersaferadio]

@@eem3iii Yes, with the UV950P freq lock tool found on the web, but maybe also CHIRP now.

[@chrissewell1608]

Being in Georgia. I shop at either WeBee Radios or Mo-Betta Raid-Eo, in the metros Atlanta ghettocide district. There prices are always a steal! 😅

[@shaunnichols4664]

Well done. Not many would review a black object and accessories in front of a dark back drop.

[@brynnleapierce5600]

I'm so “happy to hear a man who knows how to deliver a straight forward video”👌 Love your presentation👈👌😊

[@KK4CNM]

I'm a ham and bought 2m/70cm HTs for my family members in the area and programmed them with simplex frequencies that ill monitor if SHTF. I told them if they have a need to use this its because something has gone sideways in the world and the last thing they need to worry about is getting busted by the FCC. If they have a need for it, it's an emergency so use it.

[@JLatzMD]

Thanks! Got mine ordered from them (back ordered but should ship in next two-three weeks). I appreciate the educational content, and the humor.

[@stevemcnaughton-kb3jc96]

I just noticed the call sign KMG365 - Roy and Johnny would have loved this radio!

[@TheDoug625]

I have my gmrs license and 3 "legal" gmrs radios, however I started buying only unlockable radios since in an emergency I want as many options as possible.

[@TadDanley]

Love Better Safe Radio! Great products and superb service - thank you Mark!

[@tabascoChad]

Always good to have provisions for every shituation! Thanks for continuing to make *great* content and sharing it with us!

[@TheWebster-fz1cq]

Just love watching the video Randy. I've recently bought 2 quangshang uv-k5 for my hobby. I am actively engaged in an emergency network also. Just love the stuff you are educating others. May the force be with you! LOL

[@UncleDanBand64]

Thank you for throwing up the map of my great state on the screen 👍

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You can get the Wouxun KG-UV9PX SHTF Emergency Ham Radio here: bettersaferadio.com/wouxun-kg-uv9px-ham-two-way-radio-shtf-scanner/pro/NotARubicon/ You can get the programming cable here: bettersaferadio.com/wouxun-pco-009-programming-cable-wouxun-radios/pro/NotARubicon/ You can get the GMRS Super-Stick 4 Antenna here: bettersaferadio.com/smiley-antenna-super-stick-465mhz-gmrs-noaa-sma-m/pro/NotARubicon/ You can get the USB-C battery here: bettersaferadio.com/wouxun-blo-033-usb-c-2200-mah-ip66-li-ion-battery-for-uv9-series/pro/NotARubicon/pro/NotARubicon/

[@DePalma.]

Beautiful radio…I’ve wanted one for a while now.

[@stevenemert837]

Randy, have you patented that technique for making the display work better in bright sunlight? Genius!!!

[@TheRealRenn]

I pealed the protective cover off my new Fluke Multi-Meter yesterday in the presence of my buddy....I heard the music playing, but the dude next to me had no idea what was happening.....it was an inward, intimate moment....and no one was the wiser.

[@warlockcommandcenter]

Back in the day when I got my Quansheng Tg-UV 2 I found that the radio could be unlocked to Transmit on any frequency that is receivable including the FM broadcast band.

[@gerechoppers]

Thanks for the Texas shoutout in the background. Keep up the good work.

[@WW_SHTFF_WW]

Best radio show on YT! Nothing else compares.

[@chrisrose6799]

Randy, always a welcome and expressionless Jedi Master of sarcasm. You’ve gotten me to get my GMRS license and 3 different “Boof-wang” HTs to learn myself up on. Thanks for the endless, relevant and spicy content!

[@forgottenamericana]

Another no BS straight up review. Thank you

[@ThePewski]

Randy, youre the man! As a new to radio larper ive learned a great amount from you and subsequently spent alot of money on radios i can barely use. Using your links of course. Not as much as i do on firearms, but close!

[@vicrattlehead8665]

Ofc uploaded when my kg935g+ (not a sexuality) came in. I already like this thing way more than my first gmrs radio. I already have a ft60 to tinker on ham bands (a boofwang too ofc), but I may have to snag one of these 👀 later on.

[@bertan8510]

Love the chewed up pencil😂

[@RenaissanceThinking]

OMG that FCC non-license license under the box was priceless!

[@dctrdredge2139]

Would like to see the rundown of the KG-Q10h . Great video ty

[@shovelheadkev4367]

You're killin me! Love the videos and information. Subscribed. I'm still laughing about the policing the arrows on the floor of the grocery store comment. LOL

[@Zach-K7FC]

Love the UV9P series of radios.

[@hardlifeofapo]

Great video! I have a similar older model of the same radio, and it drains the battery after a few few weeks -- even when not in use. Anyone intending to use this radio for emergencies, please add a piece of plastic between the battery and the body of the radio so the contacts don't touch. It will prevent your battery from being completely drained whenever you want to use it.

[@bettersaferadio]

Or just store the battery off of the radio, which is a good practice for all radios, as any rechargeable battery could potentially leak or swell or worse (rare, but it can happen), which would not be good for the radio. :)

[@OhioGentlemenArms]

Thanks for showing how to plug in the charger into the power cord. Very informative!

[@astrayamatu]

i got my self an KG-UV9K its been really good for me

[@bettersaferadio]

I'll bet you would love to have the Scan Advance feature though, yeah? ;)

[@audiomaker1]

What happens when the GMRS unboxings run low. Told ya this was coming. It’s ok Randy. Good luck on your technician’s license.

[@chrispy6313]

Oh my, you still got it Randy, still funny.😂😂😂 I have 2 previous versions of the uv-9 and they're my most used HTs. Now, how did you get yours b4 me? Been on the waiting list for weeks😢😢. Keep up the good work!

[@p0pgh0st]

lol I was thinking the same thing because I’m on the waiting list too. Hopefully that means ours is going to ship soon.

[@Tsch6373]

Hope so, I ordered mine this morning...

[@paulsylvester1394]

First off, I love the T shirt! It is the kind an engineer loves! I wanted to talk about another class of users. I volunteer at two railroad museums. We use radios to ensure safety and to facilitate control. While our organizations are licensed, our individual users are typically not ham operators. They follow the rules of the organization. One group, on VHF in the railroad frequencies, has rules that are quite compliant. The dispatcher controls communications and ever communication is ended by the dispatcher using our call sign. The other group, on a UHF business frequency, is like the Wild West! Our users like to own their own radios to control accessories and battery life. And we don’t wish to spend $50 to have someone program 2 frequencies for us. So these “non-ham” radios with decent quality audio are important to us. Sure, a Buofeng cheapo has an interesting value proposition but we are willing to invest in better quality. Keep up the good reviews. And yes, we are working to tighten up the Wild West radio useage though they are not all that bad and there is not any useless chatter on the air.

[@bettersaferadio]

To boot, the UV9PX comes pre-programmed with over 130 AAR channels and the dual-receivers work great for your purpose. :)

[@EMS.Fire.Welder]

Absolutely love your videos! As a "professional.. Radio.. Operator.." 😂 I find the flashlight of a radio most important.. when I'm.. using.. the temporary toilet at base 😂 I'm glad you reviewed the often overlooked flashlight! Again, love your videos! I don't like sad hams 😆 keep up the good work! Again, love your videos!

[@pluckypurcell7186]

Another great video. Thanks Randy. I have a KG-UV9P (not X) and it is an excellent radio.

[@BackwoodsLaw]

🤣 Do we need to start calling you Captain Kelly now? Nice station id.

[@OOOOutdoorOffGridOverland]

I watch and laugh imagining how mad "some people" can get on you. Very entertaining and informative.

[@marshallpoe8087]

Love the Station 51 (Emergency) call letters on the radio screen.

[@FilmMavericks]

You have the best intros known to ham.

[@philbou1]

You always crack me up.

[@TheGunsNBlades]

G’damn this channel is a fook’n gem fjb

[@joemarchinski914]

None of us has the storage space for the amount of toylet paper that will be needed for when the shit hits the windmill, another to the point informative video delivered with the real humor that only the legendary Randolpho can provide to those of us with enough brain cells that we can spare some spurious RF Electricities that might escape into the youtuberverse👀👍👍👍

[@drmikeyb1]

I apologize if you've already been asked this question but for a SHTF situation and were only allowed to pick one GMRS radio which would it be. Thank you for your help and informative channel. Take care

[@NorthWindAerial]

Came for the knowledge, stayed for the "giving in to my bodily desires" Elden Ring opening cinematic moan.

[@pache2112]

You have me rolling man!!🤣 im gonna go by a ham radio just to push the button 😳

[@whollymindless]

So many easter eggs. Thank you for introducing me to Mr. Poon.

[@snowrider5150]

Just ordered mine today, can’t wait!

[@edwardyoung8575]

Randy you are a American Treasure!!! Your intro was priceless 😂😂😂

[@stevemcnaughton-kb3jc96]

OMG! You did blink! I had to rewind and play at quarter speed to see it! That probably means we’re seeing the real Randy and not the AI this time. I’m another happy ham and giddy gmrs user, keep on keeping on!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I Love My Wouxun KG-UV9PX KG-UV9GX they are Great radios Been impressed how Long the batteries last Even when using a ton from transmitting on high gotten well over 2 days worth with heavy transmitting great video as always Randy 3:00 @NotaRubicon Productions

[@kurtpietrzak9168]

Who cares if your not a ham the info you put out is great.

[@ethansmith9065]

Hams care. They all care deeply. I wonder how they even know, being so far up their own ass

[@lyresmyth]

Randy, Thanks to you I'm going to purchase this radio, though looking at the programming section of your video, what you're saying and where you demonstrating on Chirp is not the same. I was wondering if you can clarify the exact limit your are talking about and the value? Much appreciated..

[@jakespearproductions2673]

Yes, please provide more specifics. I bought the radio and have not been able to unlock with Chirp.

[@ama168william]

Liked this video before the 30 second mark.

[@Peter_1512]

In general, Wouxun does make good quality radios. However, I do would like to point out that the radios are not true full duplex radios as advertised by Wouxun. Full duplex will work in the VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, UHF/VHF configuration but it does not work full duplex in a VHF/UHF configuration. The radio will de-sensitize when transmitting on VHF and receiving on UHF at the same time which results in loss of reception in the UHF part.

[@hdflame]

​ @TheNotaRubicon I've been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now and thoroughly enjoy the tongue in cheek humor. I'm sure "Those People" watch it for the same reason! I have started a list of your t-shirts so I can have my wife make some for me. Do you have a place online to buy them? BTW, I had to rewind to get a better look at your HAM license! For your information, I have started a go fund me in order to purchase a case of #2 pencils for you.....just in case you get hungry and need a little snack!

[@robertduffy5805]

He provides a link in the description for the shirts

[@sargemarine3709]

I got 3 President Lincoln II+ radios. 6 Baofeng UV 5R Pros.

[@dudeman_1970]

I still have the KG935G that you recommended a while back... decent radio but I never found any kind of unlock feature for it... so it was kind of a waste of money for what it is... the uv5r out does it imo.

[@codyironworks307]

Oh the arrows.... I wore my welding helmet

[@KC-rt4hp]

This is the future me stating unequically that the price for the Wouxun KG-UV9PX Amateur Radio has not changed. Carry on.

[@bettersaferadio]

Haha, oh but it has recently. They just dropped recently from the original $199, which they are still totally worth, but after my F#&% Inflation sale, I decided to kick the regular price down, because 'Merica! ;)

[@Sonicgott]

You just LOVE that antenna, don’t you? 😂

[@johnroberts6695]

Randy, Chris, (or anyone else who might know the answer to this question), what would happen if we got hit with an EMP attack? Would all of our radios become paperweights? Some people say if our radios were on they would be fried, while others say if the batteries were attached to the radios and the radios were off, they would be fried. And still others say even if the batteries were off and the batteries detached they still would be fried. Finally, are most quality safes good faraday cages? If radios were placed in plastic bags and put in a safe, would they be protected? (Of course, many EMP attacks are followed by nuclear strikes about a half hour later, but there are exceptions.)

[@proudtex]

First...Love the wall pic for this one! Second...love the Federal Concealed Cary (FCC) license allowing you to carry your radio in your pocket! Is that your antenna? or are you happy to see me?! LMAO!

[@TheObsidianWatchmen]

Is there a model that can do everything this model can do, but "waterproof" 67 rated and as easy to unlock with all the presets installed? I don't care how much, just want something for emergencies.

[@MikeSessler]

Wonder how many get the call sign reference. Johnny and Roy would be proud.

[@DonzLockz]

I have this radio and it's my favourite HT radio. I dont have a permission slip from the FCC's but I am licenced in Australia, so I can actually press the PTT button, in any shituation. I bought mine from BSR and Mark has the best customer service out there. If you hate Communist California much🇨🇳, you should move to Texas, the Fascist, Dictator, WWIII State.🇨🇱

[@Charlottesville798]

Randy, you are a 'national Treasure'. We love you, keep up the awesome work. regards from Blighty! 🇬🇧

[@kumasu]

What were the results of the informal poll about whether or not to get your ham license? Inquiring minds want to know.

[@angieandretti]

14:41 "Don't do this or you'll be sorry." Could you expand on that? If I went too far out-of-band, would it brick the radio... or just cause it to crash and I'd have to power-cycle it? The latter is what a Baofeng does if you enter wild limit numbers and try to transmit on a frequency that it physically cannot do. Basically I'm asking if I can experiment - because "you'll be sorry" sounds serious... but also vague.

[@kidvision564]

Liked and subscribed without desperation

[@p0pgh0st]

I actually purchased this one instead of the UV9GX. It makes much more sense for SHTF situations to have a radio that can TX on more bands than just gmrs once unlocked. You really think the stock antenna would be bad for GMRS though? Thanks for the video Randy!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

"bad"? no, but definitely not optimal.

[@Htownpadre]

I use a Smiley stubby that covers a lot of ground on UHF and VHF

[@bodazaphfa]

At least get a Nagoya (sp?). Theyre pretty inexpensive too.

[@JayTX.]

Funny thing is SHTF I'm not transmitting anything on ham I'm just listening in lol

[@cevansinz]

Cemen-eters...! You got me on that one. Nice.

[@armyman1986]

Do you happen to have any extra "Farsometer 2000" stickers for sale? It would be really be cool to put one on my SW-102, too...

[@mckimmym]

That’s why we need Kamala’s price controls. You won’t have to worry about upsetting “some people” if the price isn’t exactly as you mentioned and there definitely won’t be any downsides.

[@GazzaM65]

I was pumping up my bicycle tyres in a busy crowded area but not 1 chick was impressed, I even made sure my very shiny radio belt clip was on display & although "not" connected to my radio i slso had a very moist fancy wrist strap. What am I doing wrong oh sensei of the not a ham radio licence holder for many years... Namaste

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I need one of these. ❤. Thanks Randy.

[@waynekaczmarek946]

Damnit man I knew I had another brother out here in this F** up place. I love you brother, more than you'll ever know

[@project_poor_runner]

For those running the GMRS- Pro from BTECH, there’s an issue with the screen going black after the recent firmware update. Just FYI.