BTech GMRS 50X1 VS Wouxun KG-1000G - GMRS Mobile Radio Shootout

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BTech GMRS 50X1 VS Wouxun KG-1000G - GMRS Mobile Radio Shootout - Which GMRS Radio Is Better?

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NotaRubicon Productions

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@richardkneller6072 3 жыл бұрын

I am a "Know it all, been there done that" general class ham operator. Whoopie for me.. Seriously, i got my ham ticket 2 years ago and just got my GMRS License this week. I enjoy your informative videos, as they, along with others help me to decide which mobile gmrs radios I choose for my vehicles. I have 2m/440 radios in my personal vehicle, but I'm the only ham operator in the family........then I discovered GMRS. Now my wife and adult children have mobiles/handhelds in all vehicles. We live in a rural area, and this helps greatly around the farm, camp, and even in the family's vacation "caravan". Keep up the good videos!

@davidbinkowski4825 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not against getting a HAM license, and I probably will end up down that rabbit hole "eventually", because why not. It does seem the logical progression, even though GMRS suits most of my "practical" needs. But HAM seems like it will be more for my impractical needs. But *sigh* so many silly questions to push a PTT button. Soooo many questions. I like how GMRS fits in between FRS and HAM. GMRS is more accessible than HAM, since there's no exam. They chose to make HAM inaccessible to "normal" mortals for some reason, so there you go. The process is one predisposed to CREATING sad hams, and it will end up attracting only hobbyists and hard-core radio enthusiasts. And pretty much every conversation over HAM will be about HAM topics, and HAM equipment. Yes, there's the tendency for that on GMRS to, at times. And I have heard HAM-related conversations over GMRS. With GMRS you can use repeaters (which makes it head and shoulders above FRS). And there is only a MILD barrier to entry (the FCC web-site) which is probably not quite as bad as a HAM exam, but was a bit confusing (not very intuitive compared to most online applications).

@californiacgn36 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked up 2 805g’s for the wife and I. Love the vids. Keep them coming!

@DesertPrep 3 жыл бұрын

One more decision point -- the CHIRP programming software supported by BTECH works for both the GMRS-50X1 and all the Baofeng handheld radios, so it's very easy to make them interoperable by having the same channel/code setups in the same slots. With the programming cables and a one-minutes download time, it's feasible to give everyone in your group identical and compatible channel setups. We also typically use the dual monitoring capability to have both a simplex channel and a repeater channel monitored, so everyone can receive someone else in the group regardless of which they choose to transmit on. Excellent video, BTW. I've learned a lot from what you've shared, and watch for your new content. 😊

@sferg9582 3 жыл бұрын

Getting "ham fisted" was a riot!!! LMAO! Loved it.

@timothystockman7533 3 жыл бұрын

There are a bunch of us who have both GMRS and ham licenses. Coming from a ham background, the Wouxun looks the best to me. Great video! You answered my questions. WRAT786 / N3TS

@chunky5monkey 3 жыл бұрын

Sarcastic intro earned you a sub 🤣 great content was just a plus 👍🏽 much appreciated!

@jasontheflyingfarrierhays 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a ham and I love your channel. I use GMRS mostly because I like talking to my buddies about real stuff. My ham buddies are mainly concerned with making the most “contacts” that they can. To each their own. Great channel, fantastic humor!

@Johnyrocket70 3 жыл бұрын

Make a contact saying the same thing to each contact gets boring.

@bricktrainfan 3 жыл бұрын

"50 is better than 40" ....classic!!!! Love your videos, love your humor, enjoy the information you impart. Huge fan here bought three GMRS radios after watching your videos, I don't even use GMRS (yet).

@MoBettaon3s 2 жыл бұрын

🤣, love the comment at the end. GMRS for life, WRQG508.

@USAisAFK 3 жыл бұрын

Love the humor. Subscribed. I run the wouxun kg-980p (same as the 1000 but with open frequency) daily in my truck. Love that radio so much I bought 2 of em. Great Rig! The remote head looks awesome below my instrument cluster.

@rkaag99 3 жыл бұрын

Another nice feature of the KG-1000G is that 2 of them can be connected to create a repeater, if you should ever decide to run your own. Be careful though, this might bring you closer to being 'ham-like'.

@metroplexchl 3 жыл бұрын

As a recovery ham operator. Thank you. Awesome. Subscribed. PoundSignDontTakeTheTest!

@kcsrr15 2 жыл бұрын

My KG1000 finally arrived in the mail and it is installed. It works well. I was not sure if I needed the dual monitor but am now glad I have it. You had mentioned to order it (they charge ones' card), and be patient and I would concur. It took me about two months for the unit to arrive. Of course, over 60 ships sitting outside of San Pedro and LA Harbor waiting to offload. Thank you, again, for the information on the KG1000. Enjoy your holiday week!

@lancedooley7558 3 жыл бұрын

This review is definitely top tier. I'm still undecided because i love chirp and its ease of use. I wish they could fuse these. I think having both licenses is good but in my area the ham 2 meter and 70cm is dead compared to gmrs. GMRS though is community supported unlike Ham. Also in GA 14 repeaters are all linked unlike ham i believe. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here. I love the radio community and is a great hobby. Have a blessed day. Im clear on you guys final. 😎

@mattviviano5503 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the KG-805G today, and in time will order the KG-1000G. Watched a video previous to this from Buy Two Way Radios, and if you have the funds, you can hook 2 of the KG-1000G's together and make your own repeater, pretty cool. I also have 2 BaoFeng HT's, and a Vero VN-7500 mobile for the truck. Nothing wrong with having Chinese equipment, it gets the job done. Keep the videos coming, I really like the humor you add in. Matt GMRS--WRMD741 HAM--KF0EAV

@Rubie_the_Black_Widow_Subie 3 жыл бұрын

Just installed the BTECH GMRS-50X1 in my car. Still need to take my SWR meter to verify if I need to cut it (they advertise it doesn't need tuning, but I don't trust it blindly). WRMD956

@ok4todd 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. This video was so enlightening! That KG1000G is pretty sweet.

@bluenetmarketing 3 жыл бұрын

Those Black Forest HAMs can be pretty aggressive. Best to carry a whip antenna for protection.

@Rubie_the_Black_Widow_Subie 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's a hell of a switch!

@USAFJUNKIE 3 жыл бұрын

While yes, those radios both have 10w more power than Midland's highest power radio, it is worth mentioning that the extra ten watts will not give the additional range most people would think it will give them. One would be better off investing their time and money in an optimized antenna set up than trying to get the extra range from 10w of additional power. The 10w helps, but a good antenna helps more. (10x the power usually equates to 2x the range)

@Lord_Stinkfoot 3 жыл бұрын

Or better antenna and 50w!

@USAFJUNKIE 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lord_Stinkfoot yes, that would be ideal. My point was simply that the extra 10w might give someone a few extra miles to a repeater or over open terrain, not dozens more.

@wjf213 3 жыл бұрын

That reminds me of what Bill from Hardened Power Systems said in a video...he said if I had $100 to spend on a radio system, I'd spend $1 on the radio and $99 on the antenna.

@PrepperSmurf 3 жыл бұрын

I felt the Prepper Joke was Rather Whimsical. I resemble that remark, but...... Whimsical, non the less Keep these vids coming

@kowen8121 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Review...!! Wish more people were as objective and detailed. THANK you...!

@ad8916 3 жыл бұрын

I'm leaning towards the KG-1000G. The remote head is the big selling point for me. Informative and entertaining video, as usual.

@kmill3887 3 жыл бұрын

LOL Absolutely not a boring video. I am new to Ham radio (KJ7VCY) and GMRS (WRKV880) and have all the licenses, but haven't done much yet because of other projects going on. I have so much to learn and you make it fun. THANKS !!!

@hdryden7652 2 жыл бұрын

Ok.. i've watched this video twice and usually skip over the first couple of mins to get to the good stuff. This time I watched the first 2 minutes and the ham hit had me rolling. Thanks for the informative vids.

@dereklea1183 3 жыл бұрын

Love the form factor of the KG1000 and the remote head. I prefer a screen that isn’t cluttered up and easy to see while mobile. I like to be able to glance at it and not have to squint my old eyes and try to garner adequate info when I’m bouncing around on a bumpy road/trail.

@irishrebel8285 3 жыл бұрын

just got my Wouxun KG-1000G today woohoo

@RobDTom 3 жыл бұрын

Classic! The humor in your videos seems to be a notch better in each subsequent video. 😂

@Rubie_the_Black_Widow_Subie 3 жыл бұрын

Practice makes perfect.

@richlovin2173 2 жыл бұрын

From an old Extra class ham - your videos are excellent, and very useful. I have run into several "sad" hams and your description is accurate.

@JP-tl8rr 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vid, in the jeep have my ham rig and got rid of the cb and installed the midland GMRS radio with all the controls in the mic, works great !

@frankieraymond 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your review and you sold me on the Wouxun. Ham since 1970. n4fdc

@donicenogle4009 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@greezmunkie 3 жыл бұрын

Liked your video. I have one of each the WOUXUN KG1000G and the Bitech mobile radio. And two of the KG805G hand held. And I like the WOUXUN brand better also.

@Lord_Stinkfoot 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@richardkicklighter8280 Жыл бұрын

New to grms, love your channel. Haven't picked a radio yet still looking and researching.

@baddboo Жыл бұрын

Same here… just ordered a btech for my first radio . So imma start listening 👍

@OutdoorsTech 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video. i love what the wouxun can do but i have the btech gmrs radio because there are no repeaters where i live. great comparison of both radios you have pointed out.

@teo2975 3 жыл бұрын

yeah GMRS is great in west and on west coast, but on east coast GMRS repeaters are as rare as 9mm

@kilobyts5703 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend NOTAROBICON... igot my new BTECH GMRS 50X1. i got it last night its a great video and icant wait to put mine on my van or my suv take care and god bless

@almirria6753 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a vid about gmrs repeaters, the equipment & locations to be used. I am looking at putting one up for my mutual assistance group [fellow preppers & NOT militia, just those looking out for each other]. The range is to be about 20 miles or so.

@DesertPrep 3 жыл бұрын

I saw your comment on having a repeater, and have made a video on an inexpensive build for a weather-tight, solar-powered GMRS repeater. It's based around a type-approved Retevis RT97, which could meet your needs, depending on antenna height and line-of-sight considerations in your area. You can find the video on my channel, if you care to look for it. We use it for our own group very similar to yours, and it covers a similar area to what you described. It would also be ideal for a communications hub for off-road groups, or for group camping.

@Rusted_Link 2 жыл бұрын

There's a great video serious on this channel. Search for it.

@vwbug1975 2 жыл бұрын

Four days after receiving my GMRS license in the beginning of June 2022, I received a letter from a Ham with a pamphlet telling me why I should get my ham license. I don't want one. I am thinking of sending a slice of ham in the mail back to him. It was honestly kind of creepy that someone was watching the GMRS license list, and immediately mailing someone new.

@mlr06121974 Жыл бұрын

Now that’s creepy. I’m a ham and would never do that

@jamesstein5952 3 жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough for this video..I'm on the wait list for the KG-1000G

@albertparker1886 11 ай бұрын

can not wait for more videos dude your my hero

@cschueren 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bringing out the details.

@kenfirestick1842 2 жыл бұрын

You crack me up - enjoy your content and find it helpful - had to say thnx

@mmcnew1 Жыл бұрын

Paragraph 10: Call sign SD4HAM here. I approve of the monologue from 1:12 through 2:08.

@icebrakernh 3 жыл бұрын

I watch your channel and others with ham cause I enjoy the content and different point of views. It doesn't hurt to open the mind and see whats out there.

@donalddodson7365 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, as always. Thank you.

@6shootin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lanacionpipil8680 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing beat a detachable face like the Wouxun KG-1000G.

@jamesmichaelwoods2930 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the kg1000g for the remote mounting of the faceplate and for the feature allowing it to be connected in tandem with a second 100g for a repeater system.

@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I like Camera Conspiracies also you should compare the Ham hammer to the Canon Cripple Hamer LOL. All kidding aside thanks for the video good info and I subbed. Just looking at different comms for off road. I currently have 2m and CB what's one more.

@jkleo4846 3 жыл бұрын

the ham caught me off guard! Haha!

@TwoFeatherChannel 3 жыл бұрын

How about you good buddy, you got them ears on. I hear you loud and clear, come back.

@kc2del12 3 жыл бұрын

Great job identifying the features of these 2 radios. N2LOV Keep Making great videos 73'

@jonnybkuehl878 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison!! Thank you for doing this video.

@kilobyts5703 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU MY FRIEND NOTAROBICON I LOVE MY BTECH GMRS 50X1 AND IGOT THE NAGOYA UT-72 ANTENNA THANK YOU MY FRIEND ITS A MAZING RADIO AND ITS SO POWERFULL GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

@randallross5038 2 жыл бұрын

Great compare .... JUST got my GMRS Lic...now if I could only get a KG-1000 ug!

@TwoFeatherChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Does the Wouxun KG-1000G Head Unit have a place to thread in a 1/4" bolt, so we can use a 67 designs type arm on a Vector Bar mounted on the dash?

@goodfriend6428 3 жыл бұрын

Splendid presentation. Very helpful. Thank you.

@jdmadara 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a HAM. My new club is planning to put up a 2m, 70cm, AND a gmrs repeator. All bands have their use.

@wallacewillard7131 2 жыл бұрын

great info and great laughs ! thanks

@anthonyspicer874 2 жыл бұрын

Wouxun KG 1000 G best way to go... Thanks for the info👍

@tmorg1029 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the video and a quick review that answered my questions. I see a mix for me The stay local Btech. For traveling like I do (RV solo) base is Wouxun and towed Btech. I can always program my Btech after working out the repeaters in the area. WRJG771.

@mikestone9129 2 жыл бұрын

I really want the KG-1000G but Buy2WayRadios is always out of stock. If I knew exactly how long the backorder is I might go ahead and buy one. But for now??? Thanks for the comparison, as always a good honest review.

@RodneyTBarnes 2 жыл бұрын

It showed out of stock yesterday. Last night I went ahead and placed an order anyway. Today I already received a shipping number and it shipped. Their website still shows back ordered on the radio if you click on. I would suggest just order it anyway no matter what it shows. Evidently they have them or get them in regularly and if you already have an order in it ships. I was very surprised it shipped the next day even though the website still shows back ordered.

@mikecricket113 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for all the info . 73

@michaelphennicie6419 3 жыл бұрын

"When hams attack!"

@Scott767300 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy!

@Hacksaw2055 19 күн бұрын

Mr. Rubicon …. What part of the country do you reside in…..? I have followed you for years. Lot of great information I’m in Northern, and Central Arizona. Summer North…. Winter South.

@mdwernette 2 жыл бұрын

Best first 10 seconds ever!

@BillSias-op7xw 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, I'm pretty sure you could pass the Tech Ham test, superheterodyne is a big word LOL! :) I agree (you needed that for your channel) having a detachable face plate is a big deal in a vehicle, just velcro that puppy to a blank spot on the dash or console. I don't care for ceiling mounts because the mic cord slaps you in the face turning corners or doing fun tricks with mom. If intoxicated it can be a choking hazard too. Great video, thanks for your unbiased opinion. 73's :)

@2023Red 2 жыл бұрын

Super comparison!

@charlesboston1 3 жыл бұрын

one other radio that could be also thrown into the mix is the tyt th9800 .... it does 10 , 6 , 2 meter and 70 cm , is 50 watts and can be set up as a repeater .... it also has a remote head face plate ..... it is also around the same price .... it is a clone of the yaesu 8900 ... which could also be thrown into the mix .

@TheNotaRubicon 3 жыл бұрын

The TH9800 is not a GMRS radio.. so, no, it wont be thrown into the mix.

@breakingthemasks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles. For ham guys (like me) I'm looking for something that has more than just GMRS, but it's still cheap like GMRS. Appreciate the recommendation. 👍

@rogerNKWYNNVIDS Жыл бұрын

Well, I've been a HAM operator for 2 weeks now, and I don't even know how to program my radios yet 🙃 what kind of ham am I Hm? Oh yeah and I'm also a licensed GMRS operator WRQZ243 😊

@mlr06121974 Жыл бұрын

I’m the opposite lol. Been a licensed ham since 2005 and just got my GMRS call today WRWR298 Guess I’ll Mars Cap mod my old Yaesu ft-7900

@Jeepjones85 Жыл бұрын

Haha this is a great video lol laughing out loud from the sad ham thing 🤣

@bradmarchycha1522 2 жыл бұрын

Can 2 BTecks be set up as a repeater like the KG1000Gs can be. I am having a heck of a time trying to find The KG 1000 G in stock anywhere. If the BTecks don't have this ability which other radios would you recommend ? Very very excellent videos by the way !

@okhouri 3 жыл бұрын

Informative and very funny!!!

@samwilson2797 3 жыл бұрын

I don't see a problem, gmrs users are just as licensed as amateur radio users. Not have their on frequencies. Gmrs is my choice, because I want to include my entire family. Thanks for the video I am considering both if these uses.

@richkelly3349 3 жыл бұрын

What/How about an ICOM 6021 GMRS that I have.??

@RGsedona 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a ham. Great video. KG1000 works for me. TNX

@philponder5460 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you......guess I'll go with the Midland

@JFDF1994 3 жыл бұрын

What are the chances for your future video taking these to radios and putting your sw33 and checking the output wattage? Of course, will have to buy a larger dummy load to do this. I have seen them on Amazon. Thank you for the videos, I found your channel very informative.

@1OFGODSOWN 3 жыл бұрын

TO Radios is TWO Radios here in Florida.😂😜🥴

@angelman12 3 жыл бұрын

Love your stuff!!! And I am even a worthless Ham!

@oldladyme 3 жыл бұрын

If you were able to pass the test you are not a worthless ham you are a valuable person in an emergency condition, you are trained thank you from another ham. The bashing is funny but if they can't pass the test they get mad at the ones that are capable to pass the test.

@Factory400 3 жыл бұрын

The super Het receiver is a very practical upgrade for sure. It sounds 'techie' to talk about superheterodyne recievers in a conversation, but the only thing you need to know is that it delivers better receive range and better overall sound. I chose the Wouxun GMRS HT's mainly for this reason. Learning about the remote faceplate option on KG-1000G totally eliminated the Btech unit for me.

@davidbinkowski4825 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on a KG-1000G now that I will have a proper base antenna going up today. Still going to try it out with a hand-held first (version 1.0 of the antenna I put up was terrible but I think version 2.0 should be great). Version 2.0 is a 450-470 MHz only antenna, not a dual band. I tried putting up a dual-band VHF/UHF magnetic antenna (yes I used a very adequate metal ground plane (and minimal length coax, just enough to reach where I was standing under the antenna mast) - I stuck a mobile magnetic antenna to a pizza pan and raised the antenna to over 20 feet in the air but all I was pushing out was static. Reception seemed great, but transmit was total garbage. I could not even open a repeater that my ducky antenna always opens standing on the deck 12 feet beneath that. *Sigh*. So I guess altitude does not make up for a bad choice of antenna.

@toddjenest3212 3 жыл бұрын

LMAO!!! I love your videos and your witty sarcasm! Thank you for sharing!

@Hamdalorian 2 жыл бұрын

Still hard to argue with the color screen of the btech.

@richardtalbert639 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I love your content..............................................even if you aren't a ham! :)

@gearcrushers9631 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the great videos. Very informative and convinced me to jump into a KG-1000. Don’t have it yet but excited. What I don’t know is what antenna I should pick that would utilize everything the KG-1000 can do. I don’t have a Jeep but instead a 91 K5 that I try and keep up with the Jeep’s out here in Michigan. Do U have what I should be looking for in an antenna for the KG-1000? I know u like the browning but does it pair perfectly with the KG-1000 since it just came out. If u had to buy a new GMRS antenna for your KG-1000 what antenna would you pick and why? Okay too many questions. :) u obviously know what ur doing and I respect your knowledge. U know WAY more than I do since I’m very much a newbie

@TheNotaRubicon 3 жыл бұрын

Any "GMRS" antenna will do fine. The Browning is "UHF" and not GMRS specific meaning it must be cut/tuned for GMRS frequencies which is a hassle - but when I got mine no GMRS antennas were shipping (quickly enough)..

@mauricioalejandre8353 3 жыл бұрын

They both look good

@timholtzclaw8930 2 жыл бұрын

Bet you would be fun to party with 😆. Love the videos 😄

@Hamdalorian 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a ham and gmrs license holder. I’m a happy ham. Do you see gmrs eventually becoming popular among the truckers?

@TheNotaRubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Only fools try to predict the future. That said, YES..

@e.k.1215 Жыл бұрын

Great review, I have the 50X1 in my truck as I have a high end digital scanner as well. The 50X1 performs very well for it's price and has a lot of features, and I haven't noticed any issues using the SOC chip. I may decide to upgrade to the Wouxun for my other car down the road. Keep the funny HAM comments coming and the four letter words $#%@@@ lol

@ShipWreck54 3 жыл бұрын

Just what we needed, the Jerry Springer of 2 way radio.....,

@georgeponder3413 Жыл бұрын

Coul;d you suggest a good place to mount the antenna on a 2 door Jeep with a hard top?

@lokisullivan469 2 жыл бұрын

You keep bringing up squelch issues with the BTech radios. Have you tried modifying the squelch settings in chirp. Once I did that, squelch seems to work great!

@TheNotaRubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - on several different radios - it never made any noticeable difference.

@lokisullivan469 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon I set squelch from 0 to 90, but I agree 90 is still low.

@Penguin545 2 жыл бұрын

Well inflation or popularity has worked against us- $320 had become $370 as of 3-2022 😕

@Mr.Modulation.StatenIslandMic 3 жыл бұрын

Your hysterical

@scottwalmsley4813 3 жыл бұрын

...AND 2 KG-1000G radios can be linked via their PC ports to become a GMRS duplex repeater.....

@randallross5038 2 жыл бұрын

OK so Wouxum is the way to go. Can you folks give me a good antenna choice both for at home and mobile? really liking your videos

@I..cast..fireball 3 жыл бұрын

The 40 watt midland will not give significantly less performance then 50 watts, but the two discussed here appear to have better features. The TYT 9800 is much nicer then all of these, but is not especially legal on GMRS. Note however there are zero instances of citations by FCC for using non-certified equipment on GMRS where the service was used for its intended purposes. Going this route sets you up if you want to get a HAM license at some point in the future.

@RebootADude 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect video. Thanks for this. Made a decision because of it. And, of course, using the affiliate links. Well deserved. #NewSubscriber

@sfnotecorp 3 жыл бұрын

What mobile antenna would you recommend for the Wouxun 1000g installed in a 2020 Jeep gladiator to take advantage of receiving all the bands the wouxun is capable of receiving along with transmitting over the GMRS frequencies???

@TheNotaRubicon 3 жыл бұрын

On both Jeeps we use the Browning BR-450 UHF antenna: amzn.to/3skls5f

@sfnotecorp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the quick response.

@ai4ijoel 2 жыл бұрын

I would use my second receiver channel to look for a clear GMRS channel If my wife is on one channel but it is occupied, so I would find an empty channel on the B group and then go back to the A side and let her know to what channel to QSY.