Wouxun KG-935G vs KG-905G - Which Wouxun GMRS HT Is Better - Why I No Longer Love The Baofeng UV-5R

[@wendiig0]

I heard a soft weeping throughout this video, then realized it was your poor little Bowcheng UV-5R crying as you caressed the "new hotness". You're a monster, but we still love you.

[@NoName-OG1]

I’m a rule breaker… I’m still gonna use my BF-8HP’s because they ain’t broke yet…

[@DocLarsen44]

I have the 935G and I bought my wife the 905G because it has a simpler interface for her. We love them and they work great for us, so far. We have learned to local "dead" spaces around us due to the terrain, but the fars seem to be adequate, again, so far. Thanks, Randy for being such a great source of experienced guidance for us.

[@The4thaggie]

Love your videos, Randy. I’ve been binge watching them now that I have my GMRS license. Bought a KG-935G from your recommendation and preordered it. Thanks for recommending not waiting for “instock”. Keep up your sass. It’s refreshing and highly entertaining.

[@The4thaggie]

Just got my "shipped" notification, so yeah. Go ahead and get it ordered even if out of stock. Doesn't take too long. And here my "radio while I wait" Raddioddity GM-30 shipped today tooo.....hmmmm.

[@timothyhayes7584]

I got my 935G two weeks ago. It took me a little while to run through all the features to make sure the thing worked as planned. The only thing I found wrong was that with the weather alert on, scanning was very noisy. I contacted BTWR they asked if I had the squelch off. I did not. But his asking about the squelch reminded me of a similar problem with another radio some years ago. I thought I had a squelch problem with it. If I turned the radio off then on the noise went away. Turns out the battery was deconditioned. Same problem with the Wouxun battery. Apparently the battery became deconditioned in shipping. I,put it in my fancy battery charger with lithium settings and set it for battery conditioning. After two hours it was conditioned and charged. Problem gone. After three full discharges and recharges, the battery seems to be fine with full capacity. Just sending this in for info for others. Thank you, Randy for your great videos. Tim

[@Lrndthehardway]

Good to know, thanks

[@MadHatter11371]

Hi could you share the charger info that you used?

[@MadHatter11371]

What kind of charger did you use ?

[@MadHatter11371]

Can you share the charger that you used

[@KD2ZTA]

I just got my KG-935G and you were right to tell us to order this when listed as out of stock. It came in just 1 week. It would be great if you could go over some of the MENU FUNCTIONS of this radio that might be new to many users. Items such as: Compander, ANI-SW, Sidetone, Tone Alert, PTT-ID, Ring Tone, Call Code, and Squelch Tone could use a better explanation and when these are used. Thanks for your videos!

[@jameshairyknuckles1655]

I have both. I love both but I like the KG905G better. It feels better in my hand. It feels well built. And I like the simplicity.

[@mosesm.3431]

I LOVEEEE this guy!! The following is an honest statement: This KZbinr is the ONLY KZbinr that can make me laugh! No. Joke. I smile and have so much fun watching these. Thank you for making my day and producing such quality content. Tbh, I should join his stuff by hitting the "join" button, at least to say thanks.

[@bendeleted9155]

I second that. 👍

[@Tenacious-Tiger]

No "spurious" B.S. with this guy, it's all "moist". 😆

[@TacticalMainframe]

Your Attitude is fantastic. Old school reasonings is fantastic.

[@stevecolby6505]

As a sharp eyed viewer, the most important measurement to evaluate a GMRS radio for me is the "Moneys to Fars ratio", which is also known as the MFR. I have also noticed that as radios mistresses get older they tend not to have as much interest in my active GMRS lifestyle as they did when we first met.....This is why an occasional radio mistress upgrade to a newer model might be necessary, but you could lose half your moneys......Newer radios are just more playful and less serious.....

[@Radian327]

Thank you very much for showing the scan speed of these two radios (11:16+) Very helpful. Something very much overlooked in reviews. A radio that can scan 100+ channels but takes 100+seconds to do so is a VERY poor scanner.... This looks MUCH better. Add the KG-935G "feature" of being able to monitor a specific channel WHILE scanning others is an EXCELLENT feature that is not common on other radios.

[@waynecox5138]

Excellent timing. UPS just dropped off both of these radios within the last hour. They are currently charging.

[@KingCobraStunts]

lucky, still waiting on USPS to delay my shipment another day for my 935g.

[@thetravi1348]

So I’ve been doing radios for about 8 months now. Licensed for 4. I have been getting better and better radios since getting my first UV-5R. The KG-935g plus will be my next one once it arrives. My current favorite is the HA1G and before that, the TD-H8. (Love the TD-H8) This is all due to watching Randy, my favorite KZbinr. I’m up to 28 radios not including my mobiles. It’s become an addicti………um……… interesting hobby.

[@GrizzintheWoods]

I don't know what I enjoy more the good radio content that I learn or this guys entertaing humor.

[@Bcarr122391]

I love your video format. It’s what really keeps me coming back for more. The content is great too, but it’s the way do your videos that I enjoy. Keep it up.

[@jeffgrant1264]

Shamalama Rand Man!! Another awesome video! Keep thumping on the sad Hams. I'm an amateur Extra and the sad Hams piss me off too, mainly because they chase off newbies to the hobby. As you have pointed out in several videos, radios are another tool in box, so I was wondering why you haven't posted a video lately showing radio usage out on the Not Rubicon Trail. You do a good job of explaining radio basics, but it sure helps to see someone using a radio in a practical field setting. Let's face it, when it boils down to the basics, all you really want out of a radio is to push the button, say your message, and get a response from the station you called. Doesn't matter if it's CB, FRS, GMRS, MURS, or Ham. Match up the tool with the job at hand. Call me old school, but I've recently gotten back into CB. I was sure surprised to hear all the traffic on the upper channels using SSB and AM modes. Maybe you could give a little love to CB in the future, especially the PRESIDENT Mckinley and Randy models. If you're not into CB that's OK, but for anyone out there who is vacillating between the bands, they should definitely check out those two radios. Keep sizzling the airwaves, but most of all have fun doing it. I'm sure I speak for all of your "favorite" viewers in expressing thanks for the effort you put into making those really funny, entertaining videos.

[@buddycraigg]

Traitor. The UV-5R is the best. Especially in the color red.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

the Red UV-5R is FARS more better

[@dacaboya237]

There should be a dessert tan option to match my cargo shorts.

[@Joeslash110]

The red color gives it more horsepower too.

[@darthtater4844]

I have both radios and like them both. If I’m going to loan one during an outing, they get the 905G because there’s less to mess up. I enjoy all your content. Thanks.

[@southernstacker7315]

I just got my 905g and look forward to learning how to use it. Thanks for sharing this info Randy!

[@il_Presepe]

Just ordered a KG-935G through the site you listed. Thank you.

[@fatherpossum]

Unfortunately I got the KG905 just a couple of weeks before the 935 came out, darn it, oh well its still a very good radio

[@jaybarr3307]

It's a terrific radio. No reason to chase the other.

[@hemitj]

Keep up the great work. Thank you. Love the distance measurements of "FARS"! Going to have to start using that from now on.

[@DSD]

God you’re right about the fcc website. That was a pita and trying to find the status was definitely a backwards process.

[@akfinestak7505]

Have you done a Wouxum 935G vs. the Wouxum KGUV9G comparison yet?

[@jimkunkle2669]

Hmmmm.... two different retailers sell those and both are his sponsors. That might get sticky.

[@TKMATHESON]

Big Ran, exceptional you tube movies, exceptional humor with on point timing by the way. Well played my friend, well played. Thank you, Keep it up.

[@kevinj4517]

Just purchased the 935G based on your review.

[@millzee]

I bought both of them. Solid radios that work very well.

[@unk8371]

Even though the website says out of stock I ordered a 935G and it shipped that same day. Not saying that will be the case for everyone but you should definitely order one now if you want it sooner than later.

[@jackjohnson9314]

You are a FIVE STAR channel ‼️ Very informative.😎😎

[@grigorirasputin5020]

I like the super heterodyne receiver on the 905. Though the 935 is more creative, flamboyant, and colorful, I fear that the super homodyne radio on a chip might not offer the receive selectivity of the 905 in a high RF urban environment.

[@fillmoreranger634]

I agree 100%. That’s why I purchased two 905’s. I am in a higher RF urban environment. With that said… My initial outreach test with the two 905’s in this type of environment yielded a (simplex) range of only ½ mile (w/ Nagoya 771G antennas). Where I live (DFW), I think I will need to connect to a mobile or base antenna in order to hit the local GMRS repeaters. I will need to experiment more.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

@@fillmoreranger634 FWIW, Randy got to me yet again with his videos. Curiosity got the better of me and I ordered a 935 from BTWR. So far, I am very pleased with it. I get great xmit audio and signal reports on an area repeater system and, believe it or not, am not noticing any more noise on receive than with the 905s. I actually understand Randy's gravitation towards the 935. Its screen is much more pleasing in a vehicle at night in that it does not destroy my night vision the way the light and screen on the 905 do.

[@andrewneale3266]

Hey Jeep guy, can you do a review on the Yaesu FT-65R? Love the sarcasm towards the ham radio cults. Great content thank you……

[@timh3662]

Zeenu men don't blink on the outside, Zeenu men blink on the inside.

[@toml.8210]

I'd ;like to know what "your family" refers to in regards to the GMRS license? Usually, I use my FRS/GMRS radios when i go for coffee with my UNCLE.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

don't worry Brandon, no one will accuse you of being a "regular people"

[@Joeslash110]

Let's go Brandon!

[@480runner2]

Great review Iam interested in what you thought about the kg u v 9g pro is still a upgrade or just a more expensive choice then two radios you just reviewed.

[@rbtek1]

Would love to see your comparison of the KG-935G and KG-UV9G Pro

[@pocketsand4888]

Just ordered a 905g. Wanted to order a 805g or a 935g as the 805g has FM radio and the 935 has FM radio and NOAA but there was none in stock. Need a radio for next weeks trip. Why are these always out of stock? Is everyone turning into preppers?

[@donaldoc]

How Do I Get the Shirt? You need to provide the appropriate affiliated link below! , "Please"!

[@mdnkln]

Love your videos. Also love that shirt!

[@begooglybegrudged8070]

The Wooksun, Ocean

[@shermdog6969]

I really don't want to watch to the end. Just bought the kg 905g and now another might be on the horizon.

[@grandriver3152]

Not so sure those 'boat loads' will continue coming like we've gotten used to. Maybe one should grab what he can now.

[@mosesm.3431]

This...This is good! 👌Loved the intro.

[@georgemladenov9890]

Love your videos. Thank you so much all you do. I own the Tidradio TD-H8 and also a TD-H3. Love both of them and am able to chat on local repeaters. Also own a KG-1000G+ in my truck. Was looking for even a higher quality HT. Will the KG-935G+ surpass the quality of both TD-H8 and H3? Is it worth buying in 2024? Thanks. -George

[@marcgardner9865]

The sensual touches are nice. Love your humor!

[@ko4otv43]

The UV5R is easy to program with CHIRP!

[@philipstaite4775]

Who do we petition to get "fars" declared an official unit of measure? National Institute of Standards? ;-) It is a wonderfully ambiguous term useful for the only correct answer to the oft-repeated range question...

[@Sonicgott]

Since I am a computer nerd and I love buttons, I’d choose the radio with more buttons and the color screen. Since I am a night owl, bright sunlight is not a problem. But I also have a UV-5RPro… which *listens* to GMRS just fine… >.>

[@n3qdz]

We need a fars scale or chart....maybe a spread sheet.....

[@RisingTidesAC]

Great video Randy! I'm hoping you can get your hands on a Retevis RB17P to review. It looks like a nice little radio at a great price.

[@old-timeangler5356]

Randy, great video, thank you . Any plans on doing a comparison on the KG 935 and the KG UV9G Pro?

[@treefly2]

Hey Randy, love your video(s), I've learned so much. I'm still a noobie and the GM30 was my first GMRS HT (thank you for the great review) and I think it's awesome, have been enjoying using it. I have a question about the difference in frequency range between the GM30 and your new favorite, KG-935G (I received one too, a couple weeks ago- thank you for the great review). Both units list the basically the same ranges. GM30- Rx Frequency Range: 65-108MHz, 136-174MHz, 400-470MHz; KG-935G- 400-479.995 MHz Receive Only UHF Frequencies (70cm). On my GM30, one of the Public Safety channels I programmed in to scan/monitor is 482.86250 (L.A.County Sheriff dispatch) with no programming input issue, however the KG-935G won't even allow the input of that same frequency. How you noticed any similar limitation? Can you enlighten me on why the differences of this particular scanning limit? [cross-posted]

[@aCycloneSteve]

Getting a license is a pain! It's a good thing I have an obsessive compulsive disorder or I would have quite. My mother would NEVER have gotten through. Got through on Saturday, now I get to see how long it will be before I get it!

[@wdsracer]

Very good video thank you. It helped me decide which one to buy. I noticed you mostly do radio related videos now, are you going to return to doing off roading Jeep videos at some point?

[@Tenacious-Tiger]

Thanks great info / Me, Former Ba Fung fan. Btw, I started to send you some Blinker Fluid, then I thought no... Don't fix what ain't broke. 😉

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I have to say the Wouxun KG-935G Plus is my all time Favorite radio and I use mine Everyday and Love it Randy I have the 250 dollar KG-935G Plus Deluxe Kit and it's awesome 5:02 @NotaRubicon Productions

[@ramrod175]

Juat ordered one ,cant wait till it gets here.

[@OnRappel]

Have you tested the Authentic Nagoya NA-771G Handheld GMRS Antenna (15.3 Inch) with the 905 or 935? Was curious if it makes a big difference.

[@METALfanUSMC]

HOW MUCH FARS?! 🤔 I live sub aquatically, in a trench in the ocean. The box says minimum 37 miles for my environment. Can you confirm? 🤣

[@jezzenavarro]

hi, I got the 935G but has only basic programing. Anywhere you recommend to install the SHTF or local channels? Im in SB county

[@EverydayTCK]

as of right now (I checked on CHIRP) the KG935G and KG935G Plus are CHIRP compatible, while the KG905G is not.

[@olacop]

Can you transmit on the "other" freq's with the 935G?

[@_SR375_]

have you compared the KG-935G vs KG-UV9G?

[@valleybaconpatrol]

Can you explain the "call codes" that are used with KG-935G?

[@mrmanandstuff101]

((Gasp)) all the trash you were talking on the uv5r! I remember back in the day when you would caress and love the uv5r. Randy randy randy… the baofeng can hear you.

[@jimcreati7909]

Seriously looking to purchase the 935G but I'm not that techy. Hoping the manual will lead me to Zeno

[@toml.8210]

Do you luike this more or less than the TidRadio TD-H5?

[@JupiterDrifterX]

Love your videos. Funny and to-the-point. Good job

[@tommyjohn1177]

Great video as always I didn’t blink once

[@cbrown7318]

As always love your videos, but I need that shirt!!!!

[@ame2812]

imagino que no hablas español, pero me encanta...............ME ENCANTA tu canal de KZbin, saludos desde el norte de Mexico.

[@dcusator]

Nice review as usual Randy. Keep it up and show us how to program the Apollo Beep for my Rodger beep. WRFV780

[@Soladaddy]

Interesting that the 935 is a SOC.

[@n3qdz]

He didn’t blink…..HE didn’t blink….HE DIDN’T blink…..HE DIDN’T BLINK….. much respect. I wonder if my local Chinese restaurant has bowcheng on their menu. Im hungry too. I wonder if they can add $2 extra shrimp?

[@weasleyoc]

Will you be testing the Wouxun KG UV9G Pro in the near future?

[@joshcave204]

Love this radio. How did you customize the radio name? I've read the entire manual and can't figure it out. I do not have a PC to program it - hoping it can be done manually. Outstanding content. Thanks!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You can only customize the name on the display by using the software on a PC.

[@joshcave204]

@@TheNotaRubicon Awe man. thanks for the reply.

[@YU5CF-sv2cq]

For Wouxun KG-935G except for the original antenna which I can still use? Thx👍

[@cynergiemusic]

Can you help me I am so confused about what Wouxun Radio is the GMRS is it KG-UV9 plus or KG-UV9 pro I need the GMRS one thank you for your and I enjoy your videos they are great

[@garyday6681]

I guess just need to ask yourself what will you use the radio for. In my case just the Murs will do for now. I am learning by your awesome videos I have an interest in the GMRS with repeater access sometime in the future. Would like to know more about how to get permission from the repeater operators before I purchase the GMRS radios. Thank you for the very informative and very well explained videos.

[@jeffwilcox9987]

And there I was staring at my screen looking at you thinking "Nah.... what are the chances of two serial killers meeting up online at the same time?"

[@concernedpatriot9314]

OMG My Bofung UV5R is sad ,is it their for a Ham ????

[@theblindsharpshooter]

It took months to finally get the 905g delivered. Now you show me this. I wish there was more traffic in my area. Only 2-3 guys that talk regularly. Kinda disappointed in GMRS in this area. Had I known GMRS was so lacking around here, I probably wouldn't have dove in. You pointed to "the links" to other videos several times. Did you purposely not include the actual links in the video, lol?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

If you dont see the links i'm pointing to, then your computer is broken.

[@theblindsharpshooter]

@@TheNotaRubicon ah crap, I think I've seen this happen before. For some reason my Samsung Tab S7+ isn't displaying the links. Thanks. I'll look into this more

[@begooglybegrudged8070]

I thought you said on another video that the UV-5R was taken with you on many trips?

[@edwardmartinez2186]

I just watch this video to assemble my 92...sometimes

[@Pyro1776]

Have you noticed that the batteries slowly discharge if you leave them on the Wouxun radios? I have started to leave the batteries off the radios when I am not using them.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

No.

[@cevansinz]

I only wish I had a basement.

[@InertArmadillo]

Which one would you recommend if I hate GMRS and myself?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

A broken UV-5R

[@StephenFinkNRP]

Um, well. I waited for the KG-935G to say in stock. They shipped the same day. :O It will be here on Monday. Yeah !!! How great is that? LOL

[@markallan4849]

Randy, I was listening to my 935 on a repeater channel and I noticed the radio switching to freq mode on it's own while a guy was talking, to another guy. As he un-keyed his radio mine would go back to channel mode where I manualy had it set in the first place. But every time the one guy would key-up to talk my 935 would switch to freq mode and then go back to channel mode when he was done talking. Has yours ever done this strange thing? Thanks.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

are you sure it was frequency mode? if that one guy's radio is transmitting a PTT/DTMF ID, that will display on the screen as numbers. If indeed he is making the radio switch to frequency mode, then something is horribly, horribly broken somewhere and you should call BuyTwoWayRadios

[@markallan4849]

@@TheNotaRubicon Very interesting Randy, tonight on 725 as a guy was talking it switched to 935. Your right it's showing the PTT/DTMF IDs. These guys on that freq as you know run a lot of Motorola Radios. I've been through the KG-935 manual 3 times and don't remember seeing PTT/DTMF IDs. I might have missed it. Even Two Way Radios didn't know what was going on after I explained it to them. Thanks again, Randy.

[@r.ballester3549]

Nota Rubicon: which one you think is better, the wouxun kg Uv9g pro or the wouxun kg 935g?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Depends on how you define "Better".. for some, the 935G is better.. for others, the UV9G is better..

[@radiohobbyist13]

The type of sound that the Roger Beep makes is a real "deal breaker" for many of us hard-core Star Trek fans, you understand?

[@tedbell278]

Thanks!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank YOU!

[@JoeTirone]

935G+ too complicated for a new user? I've been learning towards 905G due to its simplicity, but recently came across the 935G+. One of the appealing things is the 935G+ is chirp compatible and I have a Mac so that would be my only option for programming software.

[@sw33tk4k3s]

hahaha why are you not in movies man. youre so great to watch lol

[@thesnipersnestandmore7461]

935G is better bc it’s the one I have lol

[@torjones1701]

16:45 holy shades of Empire Strikes Back, Batman!

[@enigma6482]

Did youtube take down your video about the scrambler capable GMRS radios?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I've never made a video specifically about scrambler capable GMRS radios.

[@enigma6482]

@@TheNotaRubicon I mean the one that was annotated at 16:11. When you click on the annotation, it no longer takes you to a specific video.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Works fine when i click on it - here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZnLmHyXo8Z6Y9U Not technically a GMRS radio but the UHF version can transmit on GMRS frequencies.

[@enigma6482]

@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you!

[@cactusland88]

Randy seems to have effusive, effeminate love for his radios. He reflects how I feel about my radios.

[@timsmith9169]

Anyone here know if the speaker mic for the uv5r would be safe to use with this radio ???

[@shben2449]

Hi, question to all... Why no any info about UV 935G ON manufacturer web ???!!!???

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You will only find info on the authorized-reseller's website - look here: www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-935g.html