Overview and Testing - Wouxun KG-UV9D Plus - Great HT Radio in 2021?

[@45AMT]

At this price range I'd just get a Yaesu FT 60. It's tried and true about the same price and has the same memory capacity. Enjoyed the review and Wouxun makes some decent radios overall.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Thanks. I'm going to try to get my hands on a ft60. I would really enjoy the comparison and hear amazing things about the 60. Take care!

[@grigorirasputin5020]

FT60 has a solid case. I and family members have had three of them. Circuitry in the FT60 seems to wear out or go bad after about 2-3 years of normal use. I don't know what the issue is with the FT-60's but I am disinclined to invest in another.

[@MadScientist429]

Why not have both 😏

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Great company man thank you for sharing this they make very good radio thank you❤

[@Scott_AI5EF]

Full duplex sold me. it's a great radio.

[@wsmith1213]

Have the UV 9P and I love it

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I think Wouxun makes some decent radios. I'm glad you're enjoying the radio!

[@Siskiyous6]

Good review Mr Dude. I like how you move right along, many YT reviews feature a lot of repetition. I am curious about VOX and how it would work without a TNC for APRS using APRSDroid and a cable.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Thanks Liberty Cave. I could try to find out a bit about VOX without a TNC for APRS and the APRS Droid. It's something I'm not too familiar with, but would be willing to learn. Maybe even a good livestream thing.

[@VinceCurtis]

I use it for scanning only ... I love the battery life

[@RachelLevine25]

I just got my first radio and it’s this one. Used. Can’t figure it out but your video helps

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I'm going to work on a programming video soon. Hopefully it will help 😃

[@RachelLevine25]

@@HAMRADIODUDE that's great. I fear it may actually be broken... or I'm incompetent. Possibly both.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

@@RachelLevine25 what's going on? I'll see if I can get the video up sooner rather than later. If you let me know the issue, maybe I can specifically address it. Thanks!

[@RachelLevine25]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Here's what I can tell you... the radio is from Facebook marketplace so of questionable origins. Other potentially relevant things: I live in a city and I got my amateur license pretty long ago, so all I remember mostly is don't curse, say your call sign if you transmit, and the NATO alphabet. Anyway, I thought it'd be good to try something simple. I can listen to commercial FM radio on it, which was my first test. That worked fine. Then thought I'd listen to the weather or marine broadcasts. Here's where things went very badly. Entered the frequency for my area's weather (162.550) on the main band. Nothing but static/squelch. Tried a few other weather frequencies. Tried the marine frequency. Tried the other antenna. Tried changing the bandwidth selection from wide to narrow. Same thing. Nothing but static. Started obsessively searching for instructions on how to use the radio on KZbin... and it's mostly just reviews and not a lot about use. It's quite like that there's something I am doing wrong... but it's also just as likely that I need a different antenna or the radio is broken. :/

[@k_meowington]

Hi, would you recommend this Wouxun KG-UV9D over Yaesu FT-70D? How does it perform in reception/transmission ? Thanks

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

My one thing is if you want C4FM, this is your inexpensive way in. Battery life seems better on the Wouxon. What are you looking to do with the HT? This may help me give you better insight.

[@syndlaidoner5038]

Hi, thanks for the info. Do you know if this Radio has a frequency scanner?

[@MrEaglesfan40]

What would you recommend for a begginer something with frequencies already programmed if that’s possible

[@robertverdet6412]

Coucou bonsoir j'ai la version Wouxun KG-UV9D plus version Radio Amateur bridée de 144-146mhz et 430-440mhz, et il possible de le débrider ?? si oui comment faire merci

[@sustainlight1]

Thanks for your video So, is this KG-UV9D plus a GMRS radio? Thanks

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

It's for the ham bands, but there is software to unlock it to do GMRS as well. (not legal, blah blah blah..but the software does work)

[@bthemedia]

2:10 Dual Reception - is there a way to temporarily “mute” one of the channels?

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Yes it does satellite it will do satellite my friend❤

[@Al_Dente1]

Thx for the info. Candidly, I could not watch to the end. The large number of microcuts, every few seconds, were giving me a seizure inducing headache. Did you record each microsegment from an outline? Maybe other people did not notice. Anyway, thx for the service that you provide to the amateur community with the vids that you produce. Be well & have fun. 73.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Hey Mark, thanks for the info, and sorry. I've been doing it for a few episodes now. What it is, I'm removing every part of the scene where no noise is heard. I'll try to be more considerate about it in the future. Thanks!

[@MrEaglesfan40]

Does this one come with any freq already programmed

[@Ross13ful]

Good Video have you tested any of the Rx Bands how good it receives ?

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I did record a segment of testing and forgot to include it. I will in part two

[@Bill-HRT]

Thanks, Dude! Your video helped me figure out the purchase. 73 de K0WHW @Bill-HRT

[@paulhastings3109]

I think we have the same radio KG-UV9P I have no idea what I am doing. Going to try Chrip

[@MOKPT3]

It is not full duplex. So not ideal for satellite, but it will work. You just can't hear yourself to know you're making it in to a satellite. However full duplex HT's are few and far in between and very expensive.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Thanks much!

[@buzzsah]

I have the older uv8d, if the 9 is even close to the quility of the 8 its worth the $$$

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

So far, I think it's a great radio!

[@Dabawar]

Just ordered the radio for satellite coms.

[@texhow1]

How can I change from channel display to VFO ,it does not mention this in the handbook,thanks in advance.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

To switch between frequency, channel number or name, gold down tdr/v/m for a second

[@texhow1]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Thank you for your reply, I have tried that but it does not change from the channels numbers, I would like it back to freqs.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Interesting. When I hold down that button, it can switch between 4 modes, channel mode, channel mode with repeater name, channel (memory) mode with frequency, or vfo mode. The way to tell memory mode with frequency display, is the channel will show to the right (small font). Back in vfo mode, you won't see the channel number. I can't think of any reason or alternative solution. If you want to send me a quick video, I'll send you my email

[@texhow1]

@@HAMRADIODUDE The TDR/V/M does nothing, it seems like it has locked up.

[@BLAM777]

I talked with a guy from Plymouth ma from hog back mountain with my yaesu ft2dr once. What is it they say. location, location, location.

[@tomi3179]

Would you use this one in trouble? Like war or smth?hiding in the forest and calling for help?

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

That's a difficult question to answer. I have used comms in the past which were a bit more rugged (Motorola and Harris). The UV9D, is a good radio for what it is and for its price. It does have an IP65 rating, which may be sufficient for your environment, but maybe not for others. Also, the UV9D could be unlocked with special software, which could be discouraging if you needed to unlock it in the field (as opposed to some radios which could be modded via the keypad or button combo). For a bit more money, you could get a KGQ10H with IP67 ratings, 4 bands out of the box, and freuqency unlock via the front panel . - This is not an affiliate link, but feel free to say I sent you (if you buy this one) www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-q10h.html But if you are looking to go to war with a radio, I recommend encrypted comms (Neither of these have) as a minimum. Cheers

[@tomi3179]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Igot it thanks for the answer

[@bett059]

Hello, Thanks for your video nothin coming through to transmitt! Help Newbie

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Is it showing it's transmitting and you're not hearing it on the other radio or not showing it's transmitting at all? What frequency are you on and is there any offset ?

[@bett059]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Not transmitting Sir 🤔

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

@@bett059 what frequency

[@bett059]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Hello Again, Nephew on his way out here to get transmitt goin for me! Ur a Blessing wanting to HELP ME & Hubby. TY 🌹

[@abodaaiaa2775]

Jhk

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Jhk?

[@Dabo082]

This is the worst HT I HAVE EVER OWNED. I am a pencil neck geek from way back...Dont buy this Garbage.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Care to elaborate? I'm just curious what's bad about it. It will help me understand what other people are looking for / at. Thanks

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Without saying why, your comment is of no help to others. If your goal is to vent and feel better...use another venue please.

[@Dabo082]

Well you did say. and I will reiterate I had one and it failed on me . I paid 50 dollars to send it back to China and they sent it back. How about that? I gave it to another ham as a tech special gift. He cracked the case and got it to work. He offered it back to me and I told him KEEP IT. And dont be telling me how to express my self on here . I am not cussing and I have every right to say something sucks. YOU SUCK.@@geraldhenrickson7472