Wouxun KG-UV9D MATE 10-Watt Dual Band Ham Radio Unboxing

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Just noticed you reviewed this! Nicely done!

[@HamRadio2]

Aww..and here I thought you were trying to copy me. :sadface: :(

[@dmsasser]

You guys are funny!

[@kadenira5871]

sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot my password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!

[@nehemiahgrey625]

@Kaden Ira instablaster ;)

[@totallyjonesin]

@@HamRadio2 How many fars, did you ever test that?

[@jonburton6862]

Have this one, bought I from R&L, I live about a 45 minute drive from them. Just after 90 days it died and R&L says it is past their warranty and now I emailing back and forth with the manufacturer finding out how to get warranty on this. I loved it when it worked, but I finally just said heck with it and now just received a Yaesue 70 model from Giga parts because R&L didn't have them in stock and the guy I talked to about warranty kinda had an attitude so I spent my money somewhere else and Giga parts was really fast. Probably going to go with the from now on although I would rather spend my money in Ohio. It's all about how you treat your customers!!

[@bryanseyffert9191]

Not so much related to the content but I gotta say, I watch alot of videos and reviews and your transition between cameras is the best i have ever seen. Kudos on the setup man

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks!

[@AndrewHall08]

9W on an advertised 10W radio is a definite win for a radio at this price. My Yaesu FT3D puts out high 3’s to low-mid 4’s at best. Usually in the high 3’s. I’ve only seen over 4 if I’m using the car charger which is putting 12V into the radio.

[@Siskiyous6]

Jim at FEPLabs just did this radio in his ongoing series on spurious emissions. I did not realize it was true dual band, that moves it up higher on the "I need that" list. While I have whined about unboxing vids in the past, I know your unboxings go far beyond the usual YT unboxing. The fact you measure power is a big plus to your reviews!

[@tony2wheelz408]

Just to let you know, You cannot view the screen outside at all

[@JT-py9lv]

I LOVE R and L - ALWAYS my first "go to" for a radio related purchase.

[@HamRadio2]

Yep!

[@chriscunningham7457]

Just watched this video last week and purchased one of these radios from R&I am excited to get it

[@jimsails12]

Thanks for the review! I just ordered it and right now its 139@R&L

[@Captain1717Q]

Outstanding review as always! I'm super new to this hobby. I recently bought the kguv9p would love to see a review on that thank you friend.

[@yuritesticoff1141]

Been wanting to get into amateur radio. Might dive head in with this one. Might as well start with a good one

[@one-of-us9939]

I am thinking this might be a good first HAM! It'll be useful later too, good investment.

[@Deuce_Allan]

Just got my call number and this radio. Now to figure it all out!!

[@southernstacker7315]

Ocean? Love the show. Thanks for reviewing.

[@one-of-us9939]

I'm shopping for one now...

[@budgetbasscovers]

This is my favorite HT!

[@raylemire9366]

To open the uv9 press and hold no. 2 then turn on the radio. Many more frequencies. Have fun.

[@bev8200]

So this is like the ultimate beginner HT

[@kzvo7999]

Nice review. All of your videos, that I've seen, are top shelf. Thanks. My question is for all us old folks. You mentioned the nice display. That's good. Now, how about the sound volume and clarity? At my age, that's important to me. If I can't hear or understand the audio, it isn't a good fit. I'm studying for my tech license and trying to figure out which radio to start with. (Suffering from information overload.) I'm only 71 years old, so, it's time to get started. Or, recommend the makes and models with better speakers.

[@christophersmith1155]

i love the TYT-8000E wider bandwith and 10 watts

[@omroi2001]

Thanks for the review. You helped me make up my mind for my very first radio. I’m extremely new to the game so I’m excited to get started. I will be learning my radio while studying for my Tech test. Will keep my eyes open for your other videos. Already subscribed. Thanks again.

[@straightpride451]

That radio, looks good enough to eat, little buddy!

[@davemack7740]

Have a question, in a emergency could I broadcast on the GMRS channels on this radio (kg-Uv9d mate) ?

[@JustJoeKing247]

Thanks for showing this radio. i'm looking for a transmitter +scanner radio. This is exatly what i am looking for. Can i use radiorefrance to program my radio though or can i use the program to download the list off of the website?

[@daveN2MXX]

Great video, as usual! But at $159, that's a tough sell for a non-digital HT...

[@HamRadio2]

Nah..not with everything it offers.

[@daveN2MXX]

I have an older Wouxun ht...it is a very high quality radio.

[@Rypcipypci]

Not sure how other "plus" versions, but KG-UV9D Plus has a cross band repeater built in, when standard KG-UV9D does not. I tested it and it really works well.

[@Silverlight88]

So can it be used as a repeater?

[@ShaminMike]

How about the diamond antennas for these?

[@skygod2019]

What mobile antenna would be good for this HT?

[@kj4mfw]

This model is the anniversary edition (of the company)... Probably why it had such a nice box. 73s KJ4MFW

[@SK-rj1ti]

Three years late to the discussion. But even today, if I were to get only one HT, that's the one I would get. Wish it had a better screen, but then again, it is a radio, not a TV. The battery can now be upgraded to a USB-C chargeable one, if that's what you care about. Overall, an awesome radio!

[@sidaytona]

I feel that in an everyday carry HT, every watt counts. Typical EDC HTs need to hit repeaters WITH INTELLIAGLE AUDIO and monitor many bands while not be too expensive should it break/lost. This seems to hit those marks.

[@The6FigureAffiliate]

9W - pretty impressive for a handheld.

[@mjm9863]

All that will do is just drain the battery faster. 5W, even 4W, is more than plenty power for an HT. 8W, 9W, 10W, etc, are just marketing gimmicks.

[@williamlee7782]

@@mjm9863 would having the ability to select power be of good use? My thinking is that 9W can be used for those times where signal is low due to obstacles. And if at good line of sight, switch to low power. One can keep the radio at 5W as default.

[@mstriker3656]

Menu, naming indicate a made by Baofeng or whatever the same factory is. Baofeng sold a uv5x mate here in the UK, via Amazon, for £10 each ! So I bought 4 😉 The price then shot up of course. You do get what you pay for, and I do have a Wouxun 8d, and the extended battery will go flat just listening to FM commercial radio in under 10hours. Confirmed with a second battery. Cheers for the video 👍

[@dfrigg]

Do any of the Wouxun UV9 radios transmit and receive on both ham and gmrs bands?

[@johncartwright6395]

Sure you can do this, no one really cares. Just don't get caught with a non-certified radio by the FCC inspectors.

[@elsamariadevaldes8525]

Este es full duplex, para ocuparlo para satelites?

[@HamRadio2]

Si

[@MasterDuf]

Late to the party but how can I get this HT to resume scan after a carrier ends?

[@adopan75]

I have this radio and after I loaded all my repeaters it has never worked. I also get an error that the frequencies are out of range. Is it possible to get a blank copy of the *.kg file that I could use to upload to the radio to see if that fixes it?

[@HamRadio2]

Where'd you get it? I'd contact them. I don't have any such file, or I'd send it to you

[@adopan75]

@@HamRadio2 randl.com. I figured it out. The error happened after I reset the whole radio. After doing that I could not load the repeaters in my area. I can’t remember the actual error message but it had to do with the frequencies are out of range. The fix: after you reset the radio turn it off. Press and hold 2 and turn the radio on. This must set the region, I can only guess. By the way, thank you for helping me pass the technician 3/4/2021. It is greatly appreciated. KL5FH

[@40invert]

@@adopan75 Thank you for this. I was having the same problem and this fixed it. I was about to throw this thing away.

[@Screamingtut]

Jason, can you use a baofeng programming cable on a wouxun kg uv9d mate???

[@HamRadio2]

Yes

[@donniedotson3318]

The 230-250 band is Military aircraft if you can change it to AM mode.

[@jeanpaulcomeau8131]

Cool vidéos. . greatings from Malaysia

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks

[@jackmonroe8520]

I am currently studying for my license. I don’t want to buy a cheap radio, and then spend more money to upgrade within a few weeks/months. Do you recommend this radio for a new license operator?

[@HamRadio2]

Yes, this is a great choice for a first radio. I made a more comprehensive list here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWSYnnSZZbGdhMU

[@jcadwall]

R and L rocks!

[@garysnyder6020]

Care to recommend a good SHTF radio?

[@HamRadio2]

What constitutes that category, in your mind? Honest question. In reality, any radio could fit that description, but generally speaking, I would recommend one with a good battery life and that can be charge via some USB source. This way the radio can be charged from a battery brick, same as your phone/tablet, etc.

[@ludonco7938]

Hello comment ont programme le maté car j'ai tout essayé et rien affaires j'arrive pas

[@HamRadio2]

Je devrais penser que cela fonctionnera avec Chirp, mais je ne l'ai programmé qu'à la main, jusqu'à présent

[@krazytrinisteve]

Bought it from Amazon, the power supply plug terminal looks like the Japanese type. I had another 12 v 1 a power supply that I used and it works fine

[@islyfe]

Does this radio have a superheterodyne receiver?

[@chrispalmer8494]

Curious if the radio does full TX/RX from 400-512?

[@cia290]

Can you do another video on this I would like to know more info about it. How to get it to scan and things like that maybe even some of the software transfer

[@HamRadio2]

I'll look

[@alinlive]

Since the menu is identical to KG-UV9D(plus), A full tutorial on how to connect to repeaters, how to listen to emergency broadcast, maybe some prepper comms tutorial would be great! Thank you!

[@deansmith4242]

Which antenna would you recommend on this radio for best performance that is still manageable to handle being outdoors and active?

[@HamRadio2]

Honestly the stock antenna is pretty good. Otherwise, this one - hr2.li/cw6wk

[@nicklikesradio]

As a commercial 2 way radio repair tech, I like when the battery connects to the battery for 2 reasons. 1. You can clip 2nd battery to your belt. 2. If the part that holds the belt clip, you replace the battery. Its less of an issue that way. DE KE0ABR

[@HamRadio2]

That is a good way to look at it. My thought was to have 1 battery on the charger while the other was on the radio, and when you swap, you would always have a charged battery. Usually new batteries don't come with belt clips, they are purchased separately

[@longrider42]

I've have the TYT UV8000E Dual Band, Dual Watch, 10 watt, HT since December of 2018. And its a good solid radio. Now, does it put out ten watts, yes, on one frequency. In my case its 146.000, because that is the frequency I get the SWR of 1.0, with my Abbree 18.8 inch antenna. So find out where your antenna is tuned, and on that frequency, it will put out 10 watts. But only on that frequency.

[@joecormier6720]

What is your best ht radio.

[@securemindsetofficial]

I'm looking for a Handheld Ham Radio with Scrambling that can be charged using USB (c) if possible any suggestions? Its for sar usage. Thanks!

[@RalliART1238]

Thanks for the video. I see on R&L they say it has cross band repeat, is there a chance this radio would also work for Satellites? U>V and V>U?

[@HamRadio2]

You could use it for satellites, sure. But it isn't full duplex.

[@RalliART1238]

@@HamRadio2 thanks for the reply. I really wish there were more full duplex in the market. I’d like a D72, but not willing to pay that much at this time, maybe I can find a used one at a reasonable price one day. ☺️

[@warspirit9488]

Ok so I got the kg-uv9t plus version of this. So far I have no clue as to the T designation. Same orange radio though. Programing it manually was not as bad as a beofeng. Mine did not come with a usb charger but came with a wall plug and a standard cigarette lighter plug for the car.

[@henrydean1486]

What episode did you do a review on the ICOM IC-7300 Trncvr

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

R&L included a belt clip with my extra battery purchase.

[@HamRadio2]

They're great!

[@zac_in_ak]

How is the quality and front end vs something like a Yaesu ft-60r?

[@paulhastings3109]

How would you compare this to the KG-UV9P I have one one ordered. Just didn't like the Orange but if you're out in the Bush it's out in the Bush you wouldn't leave it you could find it

[@mark1161]

I am mainly positive on this radio for cost and build quality. However, I am currently wrestling with the SCAN function. 1. When scanning, it will stop on the active channel but does not continue scanning after the activity on that channel stops. I have to manually press SCAN again to re-start the scanning of the radio. 2. Band B will only SCAN the first three SCAN groups that I have set-up. If I want to SCAN group "4" and above, I have to switch to Band A. Not necessarily a deal breaker but I do like to keep my repeaters scans on the A Band and the others (RR, Airport etc) on the B band. I have tried moving the groups around but it seems like there is a limit to scan groups on the B band. Am I missing something about the continuous scan function or is that just the way it is designed?

[@lambo6892]

Hi Jason, great channel. I've never had a radio, studying for tech license. wanting HT and mobile unit for hunting and fishing in backcountry of Maine. Do you think this kg uv9 (?) would be a good first. Thank you.

[@Deuce_Allan]

Its my first

[@6212009]

What is the name of the antenna adapters for this radio, in case I want to use it as a car mobile antenna hook up?

[@HamRadio2]

SMA

[@johnlucart849]

would this radio communicate with rugged radio units

[@HamRadio2]

Yes, those are just a different brand.

[@billmcclelland2189]

Friends have Rugged Radios. I just reviewed Ham 2.0 reviews, surprised it wasn't in your list.

[@HamRadio2]

Rugged Radios are just Baofengs rebranded

[@flameout00]

Would you be able to test the stock rubber duckies antenna on this? I did some tests on my KG-UV9P and unless I'm doing something wrong, they weren't good. I was thinking that this MATE was the same as the UV9P, but power wise, I got a little less. From the lowest of 3.4w on 512MHz to the highest of 8.5w on 174.00. The antenna was anywhere from 1.9 to as bad as 9.5. I used that SW-33, so maybe it's not very accurate? It did seem to jump around a lot

[@marcinmichigan2772]

use the mate at camp as a crossband repeater !

[@HamRadio2]

Yep

[@rogerNKWYNNVIDS]

Kg uv9d plus has a 2000 mah battery and it's only 5 or 5.5 Watts max but I think it's still 999 channels and it's also the only other orange HT I think

[@scottso241]

So my understanding is it can transmit out of the band on vhf

[@michaelroot6064]

Will this work on GMRS

[@HamRadio2]

It is not Part 95 Certified for GMRS

[@stevenhair1002]

Mine listens but won't transmit.

[@michaelroot6064]

@@stevenhair1002 that sucks thank you

[@zac_in_ak]

They have a similar radio that IS part 95 the kg-uv9g

[@paulhastings3109]

Did you program it, just might change it to this

[@microminiskirt]

IS THIS THE HIGHEST POWERED HANDY TALKIE AVAILABLE AT 10 WATTS?🤔 IS THIS RADIO BETTER THAN THE 8 WATT BAO FENG F8HP HT? WILL IT WORK ON MARINE BAND LIKE THE BAO FENG F8HP?

[@HamRadio2]

No, they make higher powered HTs than 10-watts but most of them aren't certified for the Marine band

[@microminiskirt]

@@HamRadio2 WHICH COMPANIES MAKE HIGH POWER HTS? HOW MANY WATTS.

[@sammyboyde6489]

I take it that this radio only receives GMRS but will not xmit GMRS. Any mods for xmit?

[@HamRadio2]

Never researched it.

[@RogerWilco73]

I just got this radio. Don't know if you are still in the market for it, but I can verify that it CAN be unlocked to transmit on the FRS/GMRS/MURS frequencies. It only takes software that I found quickly on a UK based Ham radio site that you have to register to download the file for. Says it's for the UV9D Plus, but it worked like charm. The unlock software worked fine on my Windows 11 PC. Keep in mind that it IS illegal to transmit outside of band with it. You probably know that. However, in a serious emergency, being able to transmit on FRS/GMRS/MURS, could be very valuable. Works great with CHIRP too.

[@loneapple440]

NIce informative review. Just subscribed to your channel,

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks for the sub!

[@TillyTheDagon]

Can you program it with CHIRP?

[@HamRadio2]

If it hasn't been added to Chirp yet, it likely will be soon

[@twohandsandaradio]

I really expected the latest Chinese marketing trick of 10w is really 5w per band totaling 10w. Wasn't there a Baofeng that advertised 18 watts and it was like 5+5+5+1+1+1=18 watts. Something like that. Good to see that it's close. Plus it's orange.

[@HamRadio2]

Yes, indeed. I also once saw one listed as a "dual band" and they meant it was monoband, but available in 2 different bands.

[@mrmgjohnson]

I've seen this radio tested by another on KZbin and his was hitting 15 watts

[@_Cappy]

Jason, Many Thanks for your channel. Just got my license so I can fly my fpv legal. Decided I might as well get a radio and see how much fun I can have with it. In trying to decide what is important to me and I think that with my 63 year old eyes and having some experience in trying to read small screens (I'm a pilot), being able to read the screen is actually number 1. Since I have no idea whether I will spend time doing the HAM thing or not (I have several hobbies) it doesn't seem terribly smart to spend a lot of money on the radio, but buying something that is of questionable quality might make it hard to know what is really possible. $100 to $150 feels about right. I'm intrigued by this radio and although I watched like 50 videos on "first radio", I'm still not sure which couple I should choose from. Any advice would be appreciated. I live in Plano, so across the metro from you. Maybe we'll get to talk some day,,,,, when I have a radio. All the best, Wes

[@HamRadio2]

Congrats on the new license!

[@MBJanus]

Buy a Yaesu. I get one VX7 and two VX8, no problem, one VX8 falled on concrete from 3 feet and not a scratch. On the other hand, I bought a Baofeng, bad sound, unable to reach 300 yards through a wall.. I gave it to a friend. Its only a toy. But I wouldnt sell the VX7 or one VX8 despite three TX is too much, I love them.

[@ernest7015]

just stumbled on this video & topic. What is the purpose of having one of these handheld radios???

[@HamRadio2]

To communicate with other Hams

[@flameout00]

Would this have the same RX/TX specs as the UV-9D and 9P? I just bought the 9P a few days ago and that TDR?/VM button does nothing on a long press. It seems my radio is stuck in frequency mode. Also, when I try to enter the same frequencies that you did, the 850.0-240.0 and 109, it doesn't accept them. Just jumps back to the previous frequency that was already there. Does it sound like this unit is defective? Will you be doing a similar review on the 9P (if you get one)? Preferably programing it with Chirp! That would be a great help! Thanks for all you doing, its extremely helpful to those of us new to the hobby

[@flameout00]

For anyone else that may encounter this problem,, was able to get the fix for this. Turn radio off, depress the #2 key and continue to depress the key as you power on the radio

[@theriznich]

Can you verify something? According to Wouxun's website every KG-UV9 model radio does RX and TX from 400-512 however, two way radios and amazon say it goes 420-450. Which is it? I know above 450 is commercial license space. I'm not asking a legal question - I just would like to know which documentation is correct.

[@HamRadio2]

I would imagine they are both correct. Wouxun makes them to be full-range, but due to restrictions in place for imports, they might ship them to USA dealers when they are locked to 420-450. The unit I have goes to 520. I can key it up on GMRS freqs, but I have not tested it any further.

[@Ross13ful]

I enjoy all your videos how is the RX on this Radio ? Thanks

[@HamRadio2]

It's great

[@Ross13ful]

@@HamRadio2 ok thank you I’m thinking about buying this one

[@Anzor2011]

hello, help me choose a radio station: Wouxun or TYT?

[@HamRadio2]

Most days Wouxun

[@Anzor2011]

@@HamRadio2 Is Wouxun the best Chinese radio station?

[@tedbell278]

Can you transmit on 900 mhz?

[@HamRadio2]

Not on this radio, no.

[@mrgclips]

A single handheld for $200? Yeah, that's a "winner" all right! LOL!!! 🤣

[@HamRadio2]

Pretty good price, huh? I agree. Much cheaper than a FT3D or D74!

[@mrgclips]

@@HamRadio2 - Most people (I know) are not crazy enough to spend such money on an HT for sure. So yes, the quality is there, the performance is excellent and all, but at the end, most guys just pick up a bunch of cheapos and save up the rest for an all band hf/vhf/uhf base station or something. I know it's a never ending argument about high-end HTs -vs- cheapo HTs that still dominates the forums, but most hams vote with their wallets in the end of the day and would never consider spending $200 or more (especially) on a handheld when they can get an excellent and sturdy HT for $25 or less even. For eg; I've got a PAIR of Bao UV5-R versions for $20, that is $10 a piece! And they work just fine ever since with zero issues. So yeah, I'm guilty of being "one of those cheapo likers". LOL! 😀

[@HamRadio2]

I can't agree. I have seen the sales numbers from several of these companies that sell these radios, they are quite popular. $200 is a small price for an HT that will last you for years. People spend much more than that on a Smartphone that will have no re-sale value a few years later - $200 for an HT that will work for years is a low price. The $25 Baofeng radios are a good entry point but aren't reliable long-term. They certainly aren't sturdy. And the front-end on them is terrible. Like all things in life, you are going to have to pay more money for higher quality products.

[@mrgclips]

@@HamRadio2 - Like I said; it's a never ending continuous debate, but I think channels that directly profit from the sales of those units or being promoted by those companies are biased and don't think from the basic user's point of view. I'm sure some hard-core fanatics would pay those extreme prices just to show off their "latest toy" to their buddies, but 99% would never. And so, the debate continues... LOL! 😃

[@HamRadio2]

@@mrgclips I don't disagree with your point of view, just your numbers. If 99% of people wouldn't buy a $200 radio, then companies wouldn't make $200 radios. The reality is that Ham Radio in general is worth much more than you're claiming it does. A $200 isn't even a "high end" radio since there are radios that cost 2-3X more. So while some folks probably agree with your point of view, it isn't the majority or number you're claiming it is.

[@MBJanus]

Honestly, for 3 dB more.. Yaesu sells now a model for 70$. Will be rugged, waterproof, no computer needed.

[@HamRadio2]

No computer is needed for this model either. Which one are you referring to? This? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2GveXxoZbNkZpY

[@MBJanus]

@@HamRadio2 The FT 65, thats it. As I wrote below, I have one VX7 and two VX8 but no another handheld Yaesu. Dont you agree that Yaesu is more advisable than a Baofeng ? The Baofeng I had didnt even have a mic but used the loudspeaker, with a awful sound.

[@HamRadio2]

@@MBJanus Generally speaking I would recommend Yaesu over a Baofeng, yes. I just don't know why you are asking about a Baofeng in this video, which is for a Wouxun KG-UV9D MATE. It is NOT a Baofeng. Also the FT-65 that I have and reviewed says it is also Made in China, so realistically, I don't know that the FT65 model would be any better than a Wouxun. Maybe it would, maybe not. Testing each radio might be a fun video to make.

[@MBJanus]

@@HamRadio2 Sorry, I dont really what a Wouxun is, thats why Im confused. For the Yaesu, I guess, or I hope, that yaesu wants to control the models made in China, as this brand has for now a good reputation (behind Motorola, Icom, Kenwood, .. but still well known). Sorry for my mistake about Wouxun. Thats only because I think that a less cheap transceiver is worth the price for licensed users (NB sorry too for my poor english, Im french).

[@HamRadio2]

@@MBJanus No problem about your English, I understand what you are saying, and thanks for stopping by the channel. Wouxun has actually been around longer than Baofeng - at least in the USA it has. Baofeng radios are more popular due to the lower price point, but the quality is lower also. Yes people do know Yaesu pretty well, but some of their cheaper models, like the FT65, may or may not be as good as their older models. Their FT3D HT is a great radio, but in the USA it sells for over $300. As I said, I think testing the Wouxun and FT65 would be fun, so I might try that soon.

[@jasonsmith7684]

I just got one of these delivered today from R&L electronics. Does anyone know of a video on how to program it? I have been messing with it ALL day and I can't get it to program. I bought the programming cable that they recommend and got the drivers on my laptop. It read the info from the radio but when I went to write it back to the radio it said error. And then I tried to do it manually and somehow got 2 channels saved incorrectly and now it will only scan those channels. And it won't let me delete them. I even did a full reset to default and they were still there. Can anyone help?

[@RogerWilco73]

I just got the UV9D Mate the other day. You said "these". Did you get more than one? I ask because having 2 could narrow down if your issue is a defective radio or a programming problem. When I got mine. I wasn't home. Made a stop at R&L. I was playing around with it and then factory reset it. Totally messed it up. Couldn't go into channel mode, and couldn't transmit on like half the HAM frequencies. If that is your problem. Turn off the radio, hold down the number 2 button, and while pressing it, turn the radio back on.

[@jasonsmith7684]

@Chris Atwood I figured it out. Hold down the number 2 while turning on the power. Found it on Reddit. I only have 1.

[@Screamingtut]

FYI R&L are the only one selling it

[@alteredperceptions7032]

Seems Amazon also has it, currently $149.99.

[@Screamingtut]

@@alteredperceptions7032 it's not the same radio its the Wouxun KG-UV9T Plus, It the updated version of it Wouxun KG-UV9D MATE, I looked up the radio at the Wouxun website it tells you its the new improved has more options? R&L is the only place to get them.

[@nathanbieber2840]

may get to 10w on a full charge?

[@longrider42]

Its not really about the battery. Its more about the antenna.

[@Deuce_Allan]

Can this be used for GMRS?

[@zac_in_ak]

No but they make a very similar one for gmrs kg-Uv9g

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

if u unlock it with the patch. :)

[@frequencywatchers]

One Baofeng 18 Watt Got me 4 Watts :D

[@yuriys.6352]

Why you don't make Retevis review?

[@Johnyrocket70]

You can transmit on am you gotta turn it on in the menu.

[@mrmgjohnson]

Another tester on youtube tested this same model and his was hitting 15 watts

[@HamRadio2]

Different meter and different purchase time

[@mrmgjohnson]

@@HamRadio2 wanted to thank you for all of your videos. I know they take a lot of time and effort to make. For beginners like me, it helps to have someone as knowledgeable as you to guide the way. Without some help here and there, it would probably be to frustrating and easy to get overwhelmed. Thanks again for providing interesting content and helping the beginners stay interested..... I just purchased the anniversary edition of this radio, came with everything needed, including two batteries, a Tram 1411 and 100ft of RG8x. Looking into the wouxun grms 1000g you reviewed, but the hand held version KG905G.... and as soon a I get more coin.. a digital police scanner the udiden sds100... unless you have a recommendation.. it has to be phase 2 for my area...... looks like I've caught the radio bug !

[@charleszimmermann7784]

What are you going to do with all your 2 Meter radios when/if the FCC takes 2Meter away from us?

[@nicklikesradio]

They're a lot more likely to take 440 or 900 or 1.2 gig.

[@HamRadio2]

Likely I will buy a pirate hat and start a pirate radio station on 146.520, that connects to the internet via Allstar and is bounced around to 5-6 hops via shadow IP so that they can't find me.

[@charleszimmermann7784]

@@nicklikesradio agreed but I read something about Two meter.

[@charleszimmermann7784]

@@HamRadio2 Yaesu ft 991a or ICOM 73000 like both can’t make a decision?

[@nicklikesradio]

@@charleszimmermann7784 depends on what you want it to do. How much are you planning on using 2 meters? If not much, then 7300 is all around a better hf radio. But I like my 991 for its versatility. I can setup a remote station with just about all bands (minus 220) on one radio. KE0ABR

[@christophersmith1155]

i wish you would try the 10 watt TYT 8000E from Radioddity. It comes with two antennas, car charger and house charger. i like it better than the wouxun kg-uv9t

[@longrider42]

I like mine, been using it since December of 2018, and its holding up well.

[@tarapos]

weather rating?

[@GSL1960]

I have one on order

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Does anyone knows a handheld radio that actually puts 10 wattbor even watt for shure I m lookin to buy one

[@longrider42]

Its 10 watts, but only on one frequency. Which, depends on how your antenna is tuned. I have an Abbree 18.8 inch antenna on my TYT UV8000E. Said antenna is tuned for 146.000. On that frequency I get a swr of 1.0, and 10 watt out put.

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

@@longrider42 I wish these companies would tell exactly what the outpower of a radio does and what frequencies is tune for to give out the best ,not just advertise a 10 ,15 radio watt power not knowing the radio will have same power as a 20 dollar used radio

[@longrider42]

@@SuAmigoElilegal There is a problem, like I said its only 10 watts on one frequency. And that frequency is related to how well your antenna is tuned. SWR wise. Every antenna is different. That's just how HAM radio works.

[@paulaubuchon2336]

Nice review..question on antennas..have you ever reviewed comet 250 vertical or diamond bb7v??? Paul K1YOU

[@daniebiermann5361]

180-230mhz you will find analog TV signals in South Africa. 😂😂 390-400mhz will be used by police services soon. 446 UK PMR is also used a lot here with cheap massmart radios.

[@loubraga5800]

I’ve bought the same unit but returned it because the reception on 2 meters and 440 were horrible.

[@HamRadio2]

Used mine at the hunting lease last weekend, no issues at all. In fact it outperformed other HTs I also had.

[@michaelatkinson8434]

Were you using the factory rubber duck or something else?

[@loubraga5800]

@@michaelatkinson8434 I was using the factory rubber duck

[@jjfore0921]

The “mate” is for the Australians.

[@Team-fabulous]

Manufacturers claims regarding power output has to be taken with a pinch mostly. PS... I have lots of different BaoFeng radios and none of them are flimsy....

[@HamRadio2]

Flimsy?

[@longrider42]

You should have tried 146.000, because that is dead center int he middle of the 2 meter band. Which most antenna's are tuned for.

[@HamRadio2]

I did, off camera. No difference.