Wouxun KG-935G GMRS HT vs The Wouxun KG-UV9G Pro GMRS Hand Held Radio - Which GMRS HT Is The Best?

[@TK-mj9rd]

This review was pretty worthless.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Most people are smart enough to figure out that this is not a review. Those not smart enough to realize this would probably find the video worthless as "a review", because, it's not a review.

[@davidrussell8783]

And your comment wedged under it. Congratulations 🎊

[@thefrieguy4328]

This comment is worthless

[@CentralVirginiaEAS]

No one said it was a review.

[@jongregory5308]

Who are you that we should care what you think? If you want to help 🤫 move on.

[@seanmccandless9276]

Dude, you have totally got me into this stuff. Complete random find of your channel about a week ago, and I'm hooked. You are a hidden gem for sure. Love your way of explaining things with your style humor. Informative, without being overbearing. Keep it up

[@FloridaMan1976]

Same here, I've been bitten as well

[@atvJim08889]

You nailed it!....Randy is AWESOME....even just to listen to.....I’m new also and now have my GMRS license....and 2 UV9G pros now being shipped. :)

[@RandoRaf]

haha same here.. I found him looking up uv5r and now i'm adding 200 dollar radios into my cart.

[@treasuresurfer720]

Dittos

[@wrwp511robbie]

Super same here! I live on KZbin looking at cb radio equipment. Yes, I’m still into that. I’ve stumbled over GMRS radios. Then this page. Learned so much in two days that I got my license 3/14/23. Now I have 2 HTs, jpole, and building a GMRS base station this week! Thanks Randy!!!

[@richardwallace2590]

I love the use of technical terms like “fars” and “juice.” Some People may think they are your favorite viewer, but I know it’s me.

[@Joeslash110]

Sorry Dick, you're obviously mistaken. I'm the favorite viewer.

[@davidm.5727]

Sorry Dicks,I'm the favorite viewer.

[@ttkeeler]

I just got my 9g a couple days ago, still trying to learn how to operate it. It looks and feels like a very well made radio. Don't order if you are in a hurry...mine was 6 weeks to the day from order until delivered. So far it was worth the wait

[@bettersaferadio]

Yeah, sorry about the long wait Terry. The global supply chain issues are wreaking havoc right now. On top of the parts issue, stock is sitting at airports waiting for planes, and I also literally ran out of shipping boxes and had to wait for those (thousands of them). A trifecta of f4çkery. ;) They are flowing good now, but I still have hundreds of orders to catch up on while I wait for the next batch in a week or so. :)

[@greezmunkie]

Luckily when I bought my 935g first and then my 1000 they were both in stock. My first real GMRS was the 805g. By the way great videos.

[@michaelbattin]

@@bettersaferadio thanks for helping me out a couple days ago!

[@vulture8878]

Just by watching your short and to the point videos, I have learned a great deal. Thanks for what you do.

[@bah5310]

I only have one favorite KZbinr and he NEVER asked anyone to subscribe.

[@Joeslash110]

I just bought one, 935G! They're in stock as of 10:05 11/3/21. Get One!

[@fatherpossum]

I can tell you that the people at better safe radio are the nicest, most helpful people, I know for fact I made my self a kind of pain in the behind to them and they still helped me, I have nothing but nice things to say about them , The other thing about Better safe radio's is they really know about there products at least when it comes to GMRS radio's

[@bettersaferadio]

Thanks so much for this Val! I really appreciate it.

[@jamessimmons1888]

I was wanting to buy a uv 5r for a completely different reason than for gmrs uses. But I have been watching you're videos for the last couple of weeks and I have learned a lot from you. So I am going to buy a uv5r and a uvr9g very soon. I enjoy and watch you're videos all the time, catching up on old videos, always enjoy the humor and learn something new from them. Keep up the great work and videos.

[@480runner2]

Great review 👍 I enjoyed the break down the rundown of both hand held gmrs radios. I did just put the uv9g on order. I didn't think the price was that much more for the uv9g thank you for your review ☃️

[@irvinyoung9947]

Glad I decided to wait before purchasing the KG-935G. The UV is sounding pretty darn good.

[@richardgrigsby6693]

First of all like most have said, you are a hidden gem I came across awhile back. Keep up the great videos. My deciding factor between the two was the antenna mount. All my other radios have the SMA Female so I picked the KG-935G so I could use the NAGOYA 771G with it. My first radio check was to a repeater 8 air miles out and the comment I received was "You sound like you are on a base station"'. Cant do much better than that. Thanks again for all the videos.

[@Brauma54]

Heads up: They make the 771G in male and female versions. And I concur, I’m a long antenna believer myself. I replaced the rubber duckie on my BaoFeng F8HP with a MFJ 1717 and got the same responses. It made a world of difference

[@Darkk6969]

I've bought a couple of Wouxun KG-UV9G Pro and they're great radios. Especially for SHTF situation (hope it never happens). Take his advice if you want this radio is pre-order it. It took them a month to get my radios shipped out. Well worth the wait.

[@davidrussell8783]

I'm curious what particular features makes it good for SHTF?

[@bodazaphfa]

@@davidrussell8783 because they can scan and listen to a lot more frequency ranges / bands than other radios.

[@KD2ZTA]

I have two 935G radios. When placed next to my 805G, the receive is equal. However, people tell me the transmit clarity of the 935G is much better. Transmitting from in the house to a repeater, at least in my area, the 935G is the winner. I am interested in the smiley stubby. I have their telescopic for home use and Nagoya (genuine) 15” and the Nagoya seems to be the better for me but I have to admit I am partial to the telescopic for portability. Thanks again for the great videos.

[@bthemedia]

Is the 805G a SoC or Heterodyne receiver? I lost mine, but Rx was much better than Baofeng. Considering 935G or UV9 - leaning towards UV9.

[@rv4tyler]

Just what I needed to see. Was looking at the UV9G when I came across this and I ended up ordering the 935G.

[@johnnyrehder2153]

Just the comparison I was hoping for, thanks a bunch!

[@mattlafleur1356]

I came for the spurious emissions and stayed for the commentary...

[@robertmarchese4787]

Love this channel. I couldn't make up my mind on these two radios...so I bought them both!! Now I have 5!!

[@thefrieguy4328]

I'm glad you're not insecure about the size of your antenna

[@r.ballester3549]

Because I preordered the baofeng uv9g, I made the decision and also preordered the wouxun kg Uv9g pro.

[@hemitj]

Thank you. Very interesting video with lots of good info. Glad to hear that both of these transmit in Fars!

[@gtrs4ever]

Just got my FCC license, and order one each Wouxun KG-935G & KG-UV9G Pro radios. Thanks for the great review.

[@mrRoverkane]

Which do you enjoy more?

[@BillyMcCord]

New drinking game ... Drink every time he says "Affiliate link below"...

[@markallan4849]

Life is short so I own 2 805Gs and one 935G and one UV9G. Hey Randy has more radios then me so I'm OK. YES, I love them all.

[@cdegenova1761]

Which one if you could only have one?

[@michaelchesbro8425]

Great comparison of the two radios. One thing I would like to see demonstrated (maybe you'll make a new video?) is a field test of the scanner in the KG-UV9G. If you take the scanner into the field, how many of those 800+ channels have something to listen to? Thanks for all the great information you provide about GMRS.

[@shawnwade302]

My 2 sons both know more about gmrs radios than the average sad ham now just by being in the room with me while I watch the notarubicon KZbin channel. They also enjoy the sarcastic humor.

[@PittiesAndMore]

I'm new at this GMRS stuff and your channel popped up. You got me hooked and I ordered both from your affiliate links. 😆

[@TheTechPianoPlayerKid]

I’m actually hoping that I can get the KG 935G for Christmas this year. The UV9G sounds really good too, but I will stick with the 935G for now. Thanks for this video comparison.

[@wushock92]

Nicely done, Randy. I've been waffling back and forth, but I think the UV9G is going in the cart. WRDN460

[@dont4450]

I actually bought both. I like the screen on the 935g so much better. And as far as transmitting and receiving, I couldn't tell any difference.

[@waynecox5138]

Waiting on the UV-9G. I’m in the backorder queue. I have and really like the 935g.

[@cdegenova1761]

Which one do you like better?

[@NickWindham]

Which one do you like better?

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Hey Randy. You used the wrong terminology on the battery. It's " how many longs do they last. " 🤣

[@royrobinson4636]

Yes, "how many longs"! LOL 😂

[@buck7177]

Thanks for making these videos. Definitely helped me make a decision and ordered a kg uv9g through your link.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Excellent review! 👍👍😎🇺🇸 Big leaps from my 805. But dang the 805 just works. Its getting tempting tho.

[@bthemedia]

I lost my 805, deciding between these two (935G vs UV9G).

[@justinhawley2810]

I just ordered the KG-UV9G and Smiley through your link. Thanks for your helpful vids!

[@ronjones1414]

You have convinced me. The UV9G is the one. I live in an overlanding Mecca and superhet helps a lot of with bleedover. I was on 7 today and heard 5-8 on a Midland bubble pack, but the superset in the vehicle rejected everything but 7.

[@Assassin1959]

I like this guys and I find his content very interesting that he already got me buying two radios... the UV-5R and the KG-935G. Don't know what the heck I am doing, but hopefully one day I may be able to talk on one radio. I do have my GMRS license already, so you pinheads out there don't tell me I need a license.

[@george12go]

That 935G gave me the jellys a month after I had received the UV9G. I enjoyed your review If I didn't have already also have the 905G and another handful of dual band radios that 935G would be the one! Woxoun is making some great radios (KG-1000G , KG-905G & K-GUV9G - owner)

[@Goodie247]

How many fars can you talks on that KG-1000G in simplex?

[@george12go]

All of them.. lol.

[@bthemedia]

Do you have better GMRS tx/rx on the UV9G or 905G?

[@boccaratonful]

Please sir, can you explain the "jellys"? Never heard it before.

[@alanchambers8762]

@@boccaratonful jealous

[@ToolFoolz]

The kg 935g has been a great radio! I still really love it 6months later. All the Feng bros be jealous.

[@DxiLanyap]

Sir, regarding your evaluation of the KG-935G, you were right ... AGAIN. I bought one on your recommendation. Thanks!!

[@Aimsport-video]

Clearly, buy both.

[@WildCaptures]

Thanks for comparing and explaining the features I decided to go with the UV9G Pro and your discount code still works 👍

[@justinhawley2810]

I'm totally loving your content you are officially my new fav KZbinr! I have a total noob question so forgive my ignorance. I'm trying to decide on one of these two radios. When they say they come preprogrammed with SHTF etc. channels, does that mean for my area? I know that is most likely not the case.... Or are there universal channels for this stuff? Again my apologies. I just purchased my license and I'm brand new as to how all this works.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The pre-programmed channels on the UV9G Pro cover all/many different areas, so many channels will be empty for your particular area.

[@torresmaria842]

Thanks for the question because I am totally new at this also..

[@bthemedia]

KG-UV9G: belt clip on battery 🔋 KG-935G: belt clip on radio

[@ralphjohnson8775]

If anybody wants to tighten there Volume Nob All you got to do is Pull it off your UV 5R And put a rubber O ring Under it It makes it nice and stiff And it also Helps keeps dust and water out You can pick up one from your local hardware .

[@radiohobbyist13]

I've been thinking about adding both of them to my collection but I think that the 935G has a much cooler looking display. Actually, forgot I already have the UV-9G. In a side by side comparison with the Nagoya NA- 771G antenna on both the UV-9G and the 905G, the UV-9G received MUCH better.

[@Darkk6969]

Yep, I love the display of 935G and wish it had that ability on Wouxun KG-UV9G Pro. Makes me wonder if this feature can be added in via firmware update? Black background is easier on the eyes.

[@bthemedia]

Noah Darby Was wondering the same thing, black background should save battery and better in low light conditions!

[@bthemedia]

Thank you for the Rx comment on heterodyne receiver better on UV-9G! Just wish it has battery clip on radio and dark mode display for low light!

[@cdegenova1761]

Which do you like more?

[@akfinestak7505]

Thanks for the "comparo" I and other requested a few weeks ago :)

[@royrobinson4636]

Excellent review! Considering current events, who is not prepping these days?

[@coctailer]

I've been a ham since 2007 and you make me want GMRS stuff. Great review, and that Pro model is givin' me the vapors. :-)

[@edcronin5409]

Randy I am a long time ham your video’s are excellent with great information! Thank you Kg6oqk Ed ham radio can be very useful for long distance communication on the HF bands ! Most people don’t need this ! Please keep your videos coming 😂 . - ..

[@xxchad71xx]

Uv9g just shipped! I struggle with waiting😭

[@dont4450]

I have both of these great devices. Will any manufacturer ever make a more powerful ht radio?

[@rafaelhelel3595]

This man is my hero...the no time wasting youtube.(roger beep)

[@GrizzintheWoods]

Watched for the jokes, ended up buying the KG-UV9G well played sir.

[@timryan3849]

I appreciate the review. While reading other reviews about the Wouxun KG-UV9G Pro someone mentioned the following. Would you agree with this statement? "The biggest misleading info about this unit is it having 900mhz. It doesn't have it. It'll show 900 numbers but actual frequency is in 700mhz. For example any 900mhz dialed on wouxung is less exactly 184.600mhz, so if it has 948.860 then the actual frequency is 762.260mhz."

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I dont have any way to test 900Mhz so i just spoke with Mark, the owner of BetterSafeRadio, the only authorized reseller of the Wouxun UV9 series radios in the United States, and the designer of the UV9G Pro. He attests and affirms that any modern UV9G, UV9P, UV9GX or UV9PX does, indeed receive in 900Mhz, exactly as advertised. .. So, based on what Mark tells me, it would seem that "other reviewer" is either FOS, testing wrong, or possibly has a faulty unit.

[@pocillo38]

Thank you very much for reviewing the KG-UV9G PRO..I just got my GMRS License and I wasn't shure what to get. I'm waiting for Nov 5 ham fest on Suwannee GA to get more info.. Thank you WRUH751

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I'm no ham, but i'm pretty sure you're not going to get a lot of info on GMRS at a ham-fest.. thats kinda like going to a car-show hoping to learn about a motorcycle isnt it?

[@pocillo38]

@@TheNotaRubicon can you please give me the reference # for the small antenna for KG-UV9G PRO. THANK YOU

[@wand3r3r72]

I am new to gmrs and I ordered the 935gx I’m looking forward to seeing what this radio can do not sure what I’m doing but I guess I will have to learn how to use it

[@MycoTrophic]

Of course I found this video the day after buying the 5G 🤦🏻‍♂️ i wanted a radio for SHTF scenario but am just learning that the 9G is better suited for that. I guess I can learn on the 5G and buy the 9G also? They both have to have use cases right? What do you guys think?

[@kevinnye2074]

You're very funny, thank you for these vids, very informative and entertaining

[@victordragano8863]

I sure wish Wouxun made the KG-UV9G Pro the same IP rating, or better! It's the only detractor for my needs.

[@polishpicl]

Thank you ...just ordered the UV 9G

[@leoingless]

The backtrack and the intro of your videos are so funny! LOL😀

[@Albdentist]

I like the Bereta tool mat in the background…

[@mriolfo]

Great comparison. I definitely decided mine 👍🏻

[@ewicky]

When you mentioned the one flaw with your hands, I thought you were going to point out the wedding ring haha 💍

[@FloridaMan1976]

I'm interested in the small antenna. I just bought the KG-935G and I'm wondering if would be a nice addition.

[@Steve_Plezing]

I’m in the same boat.

[@victorcharlie7491]

2 great radios, Would you recommend the 9g pro over the yaesu fta450L for Airband quality receive, i love gmrs but im just looking for a great Airband Receive, i don't mind gmrs with it as long as the Airband is Good Quality, tnx man!

[@jr6577]

Any suggestion what kind of heavy duty shoulder mic I can add to this kg 935g?

[@r.ballester3549]

I really enjoy the video …. You rock man….

[@markdewey5412923331]

Very well explained! Thank you

[@wendiig0]

Very informative and helpful vid! I wonder if one could transplant the innards of the UV9G into the 935G's shell and gain the better IP rating and sexier screen. It'd be cool if Wouxun could do that... But it'd be cooler if Bow-Chikka-Wow-Chang did it.

[@bettersaferadio]

I've been pushing Wouxun to do that for years, but it's not going to happen until the UV10 (or whatever) comes out. There will be a new version of the UV9G that adds the dark screens and stiff knobs and some other great upgrades for SHTF though, so stay tuned. ;)

[@zapalskic]

I feel I am hoarding lithium-ion with all the HTs in my shack!

[@grigorirasputin5020]

No 💩, man! I am right there with you!

[@Goodie247]

I’m gonna have to go with the KG935G due to the ip66 water rating. I’d hate to have the UV model fixed to my plate holder then get stuck in a downpour. With the way this country is headed you will need the ability to fight in the elements without your coms crapping out.

[@bettersaferadio]

FYI, both IP55 and IP66 can handle fairly strong rain and splashes, and even some jets of water. The IP66 can definitely take stronger jets though.

[@chuckzechman7390]

The more Rains the better!

[@cactusland88]

Randy, you have gorgeous hands!

[@ramrod175]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@torresmaria842]

Thank you very much for your videos. From Miami, Florida..

[@jeremiahtorres6297]

Geared towards preppers and not water proof? Will we ever see the perfect gmrs ht. I’m not a prepper nor do I think doomsday is coming. But if it was I would want the kg-uv9g pro fully water proof like the baofeng uv-9g, with a color screen an putting out a true 5.5 watts like the kg-935g. With that being said my kg-935g will finally deliver today after waiting 2 weeks. I get the whole weekend to play with it. Great video as always. Thanks. 🙏🙏

[@bettersaferadio]

IF they made an IP67 radio with the same quality and specs, you can be sure it would already be out. I've been pushing Wouxun to make that very radio for a long time, and they are working on designs, but it takes a long time to design. Still, IP55 is no slouch. With the proper protection, it will do just fine in SHTF, as long as you don't flee to the ocean or under a river. :) The 935G isn't waterproof either, just somewhat more resistant.

[@ddw63]

Hi Randy, I have more of repeater question than a comment. I recently purchased my KG935G and have a repeater topic question for you. I understand the difference between CH 15 and RPT 15 on the radio. Question is, will I receive repeater traffic on both CH15 and RPT15 since they both have a 462.550 receive frequency? If yes, then without the correct tone input to that particular repeater, on RPT15 I would not be able to talk to folks on that repeater, correct? If that is correct, if I am on CH15 and hear traffic, how do I know if that traffic is Simplex or Repeater traffic? I hope I am not making your head explode. Enjoy the videos and appreciate your help. Doug - WRNP716

[@TheNotaRubicon]

When monitoring CH15 you will also hear repeater 15. To talk on the repeater, you need the correct transmit tone, but to listen you do not need to use an RX .. usually you can tell if someone is on a repeater by the 'squelch tail' that you hear after they unkey.. if the repeater has no squelch tail, then it's hard to tell if they are on simplex or a repeater.

[@ddw63]

@@TheNotaRubicon Randy, thanks for answering my question. I bought the Wouxun “Ocean”. LOL kg935g based on your videos and help. Keep making the videos, love the humor. Thanks again!

[@notwrkn2mch]

Great review..... Really great not to waste our precious time 😀

[@ryanstaley1732]

Thanks for another great review! I was on the fence between these two and am leaning towards the KG-935G. How does it compare to the Baofeng UV-9G?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The KG935 is better than the Baofeng in every possible way, except for price.

[@ryanstaley1732]

@@TheNotaRubicon Thanks again for your reply! You’ve helped make my decision. I will use you affiliate link and get one on order.

[@MicroOutdoors]

Hey could you advise someone who "may" need readers which one has larger fonts? I was just about to order one, but came here first to double check my decision... now I'm torn. I'm now leaning to the adjustable color screen... thoughts? I've got the baofeng and just not able to read the screen anymore.

[@talk2hubba]

Going to by i find option: , Long Beach EARS Neighborhood Safety Radio...What is EARS and do you loose if you choose this option?

[@lephotographinc]

Man you make me laugh…oil of OLAY…BY THE WAY YOUR T-SHIRTS ARE AMAZING, I will be ordering a few.

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

Can the UV9G be unlocked to transmit on non GMRS channels in the event of an emergency? My interest in it falls into the prepper category to replace my current UV-5R and have a better radio for regular use in the meantime

[@TheNotaRubicon]

No.

[@retgary]

What is the difference between the KGUZ9G PRO and the KGUV9GX??

[@RINNTY]

Randy, you have Dove hands, lol. Any more info.on the Color version coming out on the 9G or 10G.

[@RandoRaf]

Can the UV9G compete with like uniden bcd436hp in terms of scanning performance? can it handle things like trunked, P25, etc? I was considering getting the 436HP but if this can do same level of scanning plus TX and cheaper then its a winner for me.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

No.

[@wrwp511robbie]

Thanks!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank YOU!

[@MrJrich713]

I have not heard you mention Xenu lately. Did you convert?

[@kygent508]

Just ordered the Pro just wonder how good the antenna is?

[@ipdjbt]

No affiliate link to Oil of Olay?

[@nacharelcombination9401]

Even with your website I can’t seem to figure out how to get this GMRS license

[@RINNTY]

Both are great radios, I just wish Randy that they had made the 935g radio with a superhetdrodyne reciever. I don't understand why Wouxon did this. I thought it was stupid for them to do this since most People would have paid the extra monies to buy it. Hopefully, They'll come out with a newer version of the 935g With a Superhet reciever. Just my opinion, Thanks for the Video on these two radios.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The truth is that most people would NOT pay the extra $ for a superhet radio. Wouxun knows that most GMRS users to not really care if a radio is superhet or not, and they know that if the 935G was a superhet the price would be so high (probably $200+) that they would not sell as many..

[@RINNTY]

True, but I would have paid for it anyway Randy,I ordered a uv9gx myself and I'm still waiting for it. Thank You for Your reply. Keep up the videos. I'm a radio geek Myself. I have a ton of radios and love them.

[@GEAE_Denny_L]

Bought the 935, and yesterday going through settings menu came upon menu item #39. Thought this would delete FM radio channels I had earlier programmed in…WRONG !!! I deleted the first 5 GRMS Radio frequencies !! Then went to menu item #38 in an attempt to reenter them, but cannot figure it out. Would a Reset #56 restore my radio back before my screwup. I only have Apple MacBook computer.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The restore option will bring it back to the way it was when you took it out of the box.

[@GEAE_Denny_L]

@@TheNotaRubicon ~~ Thank you so much, it worked ! Denny/Glendale Ohio/WROJ881

[@AirborneSapper82]

Great video !!!! Thanks 🙏

[@Bcarr122391]

Who else’s thought the “defect” he was gonna point out was the wedding ring? 👀😂

[@radiohobbyist13]

Actually, the Roger Beep on the KG-UV9G is way cooler than the one on the KG-935G so that makes it the clear winner. 😅🧨🙈

[@chrisgeorgatos491]

Can I use the smiley antenna on the KG-935g?

[@IniguezFamily]

Which one should you buy………First? UV-9G.

[@rbmwiv]

Main thing I can tell is the squelch works on the super. That’s about all I can tell.

[@dougdaniels]

The UV9G looks like it comes with a smart charger but the 935 does not, is that correct?