Why the Wouxun KG-1000G Is The BEST GMRS RADIO You Can Buy

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We finally got our chance to review a Wouxun KG-1000G, and it did not disappoint. After almost a year of wanting one, we were fortunate enough to have the folks at BuyTwoWayRadios.com send us one out to review and it more than lived up to our expectations. I can say, without a doubt, the Wouxun KG-1000G is the hands down, best 50 Watt GMRS Mobile radio you can buy. With features like Superhetrodyne construction, 999 channel memory, remote faceplate mounting, and superb product support through ButTwoWayRadios.com, you really can't go wrong with it!
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@jackquack2261 2 жыл бұрын

Live15 mins from the Rockies. I have an Amateur Tech license and own dual band radios but my extended family is not interested in studying/taking a test. We off road, UTV and dirt bike. GMRS is wonderful for this clan. I just used my KG-1000 in the truck today powered by a battery box and mag mount antenna and will use the same setup in the UTV. 👍 on the radio.

@robcob2631 2 жыл бұрын

One word about the back order. I ordered my KG1000g yesterday. (3/24/22). I received a tracking number this afternoon. (3/25/22) A Buddy at work ordered his two weeks ago, and had his radio in hand in 6 days total. Great customer service, IMO.

@donalddodson7365 Жыл бұрын

Opened mine yesterday (6/26/2023). Now shipping Plus "+" model. Excellent radio, excellent Owner's Manual and removable control head is fantastic. Just like my FT-8900 quad-band ham rig. Good review, thank you.

@uncledougiecampboss8382 2 жыл бұрын

My amigo - Just got my GMRS license and ordered my radio!! I really appreciate your vids on the various radios. It really helped me make a good purchase. Look forward to chatting with you in the Phoenix area. Well im in south Chandler so not sure unless there is a repeater up in that cluster on South Mountain.

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad we could help! As far as repeaters from Chandler, I'd be looking at the North Phoenix 625, Shaw Butte 725 and, if you can reach it, The 575 on Towers Mountain! All of these repeaters and their tones are available on www.mygmrs.com.

@dougalkire1195 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattKester thanks Matt! Is 575 a restricted repeater? I didn’t see it on MyGMRS. Do you have the Ctts tones for that one?

@duff8402 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of these in my truck for about three weeks. I bought it and then tested for my ham license about a week later so I sold it and replaced it with it's identical twin ham brother. Fantastic radio though. I was hitting a repeater in downtown Oklahoma City from about 40 miles away with very little white noise on transmit or receive. The built in speaker in the mic was a HUGE selling point for me. Most other radios that have a detachable face, once you mount the base unit you can't hear the speaker so you have to buy an external... NOT WITH THIS GUY

@ThatOneDudeNick 2 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about radios but am looking to get one for my truck. I've decided I need this even if I don't understand half the features (I'd rather grow into something than to buy twice when I want more later).

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

If the up front cost isn't an issue, this is a GREAT piece of gear to grow into.

@gone2dmtns 2 жыл бұрын

If you need to go in a little less expensive you can have similar features but at 20 watts max with the Wouxun KG-XS20G. I'm running that and happy with it.

@Seijir0 Жыл бұрын

These GMRS radios will not survive the desert southwest heat 110-120F (inside a car goes beyond that). My xs20g did not make it this summer. If your car is parked in direct sunlight or not always on the road, then I recommend taking the radio off in the car when not in use. Unhooking the radio may be a hassle but you may extend the life of it. I decided to order the new KG-1000g plus. I will be taking better care of it this time.

@muchvideoswow3579 7 ай бұрын

good info underrated comment.

@danielwymer1580 5 ай бұрын

I don’t think the XS 20G Has an internal fan so it’s best used inside an air-conditioned vehicle, I would take mine out anyways because I don’t want somebody breaking my window to steal the radio! The KG 1000 has an internal fan so it will definitely do better in the heat!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 8 ай бұрын

Great quick video bro

@mikestone9129 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best mobile GMRS, hands down. I own over 10 GMRS radios and half a dozen Amateur radios. KG-1000G puts out almost exactly what they advertise, 50 watts.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 8 ай бұрын

The midlands drive me mad with there dang custome channel conversion charts

@rawlinharringtonke8tiq837 2 жыл бұрын

I do appreciate the fact that you're installing it yourself, but one, dimmer compression, fittings, connectors for larger co-ax. Two, never, I repeat, never run power wires through a door jam and always ground directly to your body and chassis.

@D6EH 11 ай бұрын

I’m running the Midland MTX575 and while I think it’s well made, I wish it had the channel capacity to save the all the repeater channels, each with all of the possible tones. It appears there are 56 (?) tones, so one could program all 8 repeater channels with all 56 tones, using less than half the available channel memory. Impressive.

@brycelandau7152 2 жыл бұрын

Just a heads up... There is a typo on your link to the Nagoya antenna, so it’s no worky.

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up, I’ll get that changed!

@jaket.9193 2 жыл бұрын

Watching from east Mesa. Thank you for the great review.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 8 ай бұрын

I just pre ordered mine with the magnetic mount and 5.5Gain antennas and the Clamp mount and programing cable as well so excited cant wait to get it and live the mounting availability 2:19 didnt knoe you were in az bro im in az also @Matt Kester

@elusive.firstname.lastname 5 ай бұрын

A lot of people are saying that these radios have 999 channels to be exact but I have baofeng that has that has 1000 because it has a 000 channel. Does this one have a 000 channel?

@rzrfish 2 жыл бұрын

So it’s a KG-UV980 for $40 more with transmit blocked on all but the GMRS channels??

@TheGadgetwiz Жыл бұрын

You look like you're out near my home town (29 Palms). My grandfather named a gold mine out there after me "Joel Mine".

@MattKester Жыл бұрын

I'm actually in the Phoenix, AZ area.

@masterscambaiters3121 Жыл бұрын

Going to buy this when I'm a little less poor in a few weeks!

@TheThomas129 Жыл бұрын

Do you need software to add multiple repeaters or can you load those extra repeaters from the hand mic?

@CharlesM-dp4xe 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question ... I have several radios but I've had the KG-1000G from BTWR about 2 months now. When I first got it it pumped out 48.87 watts and now its barely putting out 40 watts. My VSWR is running about between 1.2 - 1.3 : 1. Why did the power drop, any idea or should I call BTWR and see what they say ? It is a decent radio other than that and has excellent Rx but the Tx has dropped off for some reason. I have several 40 watt radios and 20 watts and a dozen HTs or more I need the 50 watts because of location I don't need another 40 watt radio. This isn't a hobby, we live on a huge farm. We used to use a VHF system but that was taken out by a lightning strike several years ago, so we're converting everything over to GMRS .

@dphillips4351 2 жыл бұрын

Check you coax and clean the connections where the antenna and mount meet. Also check and make sure your positive wire to the battery has no corrosion and, check you ground to the frame.

@davidbird7540 Жыл бұрын

why didn't you put the mag -mount antenna in the center of the roof ,instead of being off set ,like you did,????

@MattKester Жыл бұрын

Generally speaking, laziness.

@williamlee7782 2 жыл бұрын

New to comms and my KG-1000G arrives tomorrow. Upgrading from the Midland 25W. When offroading, the guys would say channel 'x' Code 'x'. Can you select CTCSS codes in the radio (I believe it's known as privacy tones?) Or do you have to program each privacy code into one of the slots via PC? I didn't see it in the manual unless I skipped it without realizing.

@ToddBryantsr 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video -- can you recommend a weatherproof mobile radio with a Kenwood K1 adapter?

@vintagetrk Жыл бұрын

I thought you were fond of Midland Radios?I'm in the Prescott area and I'll stick with the Midland. Works great up here in my RZR.

@conormcnamara4318 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question, can the KG-1000G 50W GMRS RADIO. Can you Scan 800 Series Frequencies “Public Safety” it says that you can do 50-53.995, 108-179.995, 320-349.995, 400-479.995 and 700-985 MHz 800 Series Runs under the 700-985 MHz if I am not mistaking. And if so, Listening on GMRS Frequencies. Range 462-467 MHz Can I run two Antennas at the same time to monitor both GMRS and 800 Series Public Safety Frequencies?

@paulsheets300 2 жыл бұрын

What exact anntenna do you use for 1000g?

@rkaag99 2 жыл бұрын

Are you ready? Sit down. Two of these radios combine with a duplexer can be configured into a repeater. Enjoy! (once you've caught your breath)

@AntonioClaudioMichael 8 ай бұрын

Lol the label said Phoenix az 😂

@williamnewman7097 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir!! Are there any GMRS repeaters near or in Yuma AZ?

@jdisheretoo Жыл бұрын

How do you make radio show two channels?

@robertalonzo5725 2 жыл бұрын

Backordered mine and got it w/in 2 wks.

@sleeve8651 9 ай бұрын

Why are some people claiming these are deaf ?

@loncoggeshall3135 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the same Disco as you. Where’s the best place you’ve found to mount the antenna for this radio? Also is there a mounting bracket you like? Thanks!

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still running a mag mount on the roof and then brining the cable in through a gap in the weather stripping on the A-Pillar. It was supposed to be the short term solution, I've just been too lazy to properly mount it. I think long term, I'd like to mount a good antenna either from the rear door or the front bumper like the Aussies do.

@davidbird7540 Жыл бұрын

Mount the magnetic antenna in the middle of the roof on your vehicle for best results all around ,performance too ,in respect to tx&rx. Of course check youre antenna match first,ok????

@davidbird7540 Жыл бұрын

@@MattKester imitate a aussie if thats youre thing ,,Crocidile Dundee,????

@williammiller6422 2 жыл бұрын

My kg 1000 just took a dump first went the voice the screen letters fuzzy tomorrow I'll call buy two way radio to see what there going y do

@timward3108 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this radio if I have no idea on programming at all? I mean I've programmed a scanner before but it was very difficult for me to figure out

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

I would say that would depend on if you want to use repeaters, or just talk car to car on simplex. If it’s the former, it’s worth learning the programming. I’ve found the most painless way to do it is via the computer and it’s always worth buying the programming cable. If you just wanna talk simplex, this is probably overkill and you truly would be better served with a less feature intensive and less expensive radio.

@datman2226 2 жыл бұрын

Bro I like cried when you pronounced the name of the Radio right. God bless you…….. but really keep up the great 👍 work. Thanks

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guy! You ever jump on any of the local GMRS repeaters here in the valley?

@JudgeKW 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, you're telling me it's pronounced basically the same as "ocean"?

@datman2226 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattKester no I wouldn't mind it. Just need to purchase a license for me and my family

@datman2226 2 жыл бұрын

@@JudgeKW hate say it but yes, I have two handhelds by the " ocean " company. I have a ham license but use it very little K7DIC

@MissingLinkMTB Жыл бұрын

I wonder how this compares to the Midland mtx500

@MattKester Жыл бұрын

I used to have a video up that was really not that complementary to the MTX500, but I took it down as it was definitely one of those, “if you can’t say nothin’ nice…” moments that really made me look like an a-hole. What I can tell you is this, if you are planning on getting into the repeater game and want a radio with a ton of functionality for that, the KG-1000 is where it’s at. Aside from a higher waterproof rating and the fact that it comes with an antenna, there’s not a lot the Midland has that the KG doesn’t, and until their most recent firmware upgrade allowing for multiple repeater/tone combos, it was by far the inferior choice in my opinion.

@MissingLinkMTB Жыл бұрын

@@MattKester oof, good to know, ty

@ehayes5217 2 жыл бұрын

a great review, thanx!🇺🇸😃

@joshr805 2 жыл бұрын

midlands might be expensive but more than likely because they are american. wouxun witch i love are chinese thus more affordable i use a KG-935g and i love it

@OCMike 2 жыл бұрын

what's the model number for the antenna? You link for it isn't working

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

Nagoya UT-72G

@warzone7571 Жыл бұрын

Can I use this radio on 2 meters

@ramrod175 Жыл бұрын

You can monitor 2 meters, but you can't transmit on 2 meters.

@warzone7571 Жыл бұрын

@@ramrod175 can I use dcs tones to transmit on a reapeter that use dcs tones

@alvarogaitan2529 2 жыл бұрын

thanks fantastic video

@jeffrooke4723 2 жыл бұрын

Have2, neither will transmit over a couple of miles if you are using a channel on the B (right side if looking at radio),it will receive normally, and IS set to high power forTX. .The A side works as it should both TX and RX. Does same on both simplex, and repeaters. Have checked all settings and have even gone back to factory settings tried it . Same problem. For all I know, maybe it isn’t supposed to TX the same on both sides. Nothing in the instructions cover it that I have found. Of course if you only use one side , it’s a great radio. My ham radio is a kenwood TM-V71A dual band , setup with 2 sides that can be used UHF/UHF ( of course it won’t do the gmrs freqs). Both sides are exactly same TX power and RX. Which is what I expected with the Wouxun WHAT am I doing wrong???

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

That's interesting and I'm going to look into it with mine and see if I can replicate it. I've so far been able to transmit on both sides, to the best of my knowledge, but I did enter a new repeater last night and couldn't get it to hit on the 1000, but I could hit it with a 3 watt Retevis RB19, and come to think of it, I did try reaching it from the B-side. I wonder if anyone else out here is having the same issues? I just tried a google search of it and didn't see any threads with the same issues. Have you tried reaching out to Buy Two Way Radios? I'd be interested to hear how their customer support handles an issue like that.

@davidbird7540 Жыл бұрын

Why would you be doing any thing wrong these gmrs radios wont do what a,cb,or a ham radio will for going from going from one state to another state ,or ,otr,over the road,ok,your ,kenwood tm-v71a will do more than a gmrs ,.I,m A Ham Radio Operator As Well.

@nvrmor023 Жыл бұрын

What channel are you trying to TX with? This radio won't TX below channel 15 it's too powerful for those channels

@ChuckRowe Жыл бұрын

Wouxun makes great radios, there's no denying that. My only wish is that they would be a little more generous with the display, maybe similar to my Uniden SDS100 scanner. Sometimes 8 or 9 characters just isn't enough. If I could put more info in about each channel, I wouldn't need to keep that spreadsheet on my phone. For instance, if there were enough real estate to put in SWCRS or AZGMRS, followed by the repeater name, that would be quite handy. Also, not having to abbreviate the name of the repeater would be most helpful.

@DonzLockz 2 жыл бұрын

It's on my wish list when I get excess cash! 😁👍

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

If you got it, it’s not a bad way to spend it!

@OCMike 2 жыл бұрын

Wait. How did you get you post office box to personally deliver your package to you? :)

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

You have it delivered to your post off ice box, then setup a camera outside your door and fake it till you make it!

@markallan4849 Жыл бұрын

The biggest downfall for this radio is that they run hot when using high power. Tracking many KG-1000 owners and reading their comments you will find this to be true. Wouxun should be working on this problem.

@nvrmor023 Жыл бұрын

You can adjust the fan

@donmontalvo1 Жыл бұрын

The Wouxun KG-1000G Plus was just released. No, they did not fix the lack of dimmer capability. #sigh

@MattKester Жыл бұрын

I just got the email. I'm working on a summary right now, I'll definitely be sure to include that tidbit because I honestly didn't even think about it!

@donmontalvo1 Жыл бұрын

@@MattKester I called them, they can't add a dim function, apparently because it would require a hardware change. Strange.

@MattKester Жыл бұрын

@@donmontalvo1 Makes sense. After reading the release, it seems like the only physical changes were labels on keys, which isn't that hard to do, you just order keys with a different character screened on them. I'd imagine that dimmer required something to be built into the circuitry of the radio, and that might not have been cost-effective. Still, it's a huge pain in the ass for anyone who mounts it facing them directly. I was fortunate in where I was able to mount it in the disco that it wasn't hitting me directly in the eye at night.

@donmontalvo1 2 жыл бұрын

Just can't dim the screen. But who cares, it is the BEST GMRS RADIO. :)

@chrisjct 2 жыл бұрын

time stamp 4.51 is to dam funny i love that part so much

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

So I see you've owned a Midland at one point too! LOL

@chrisjct 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattKester yes and the mxt 400 it sucks 😞

@bobdillashaw4360 2 жыл бұрын

This radio is almost a $100 more than midlands mxt 400, which at the moment is their highest power radio at 40 watts so I’m not understanding why people are saying they are more expensive, they are narrow banded which is a deal breaker for me but more expensive? I’m not seeing how. And please, I mean no disrespect, just trying to learn more as I want to get into this mode of operation, and want to understand certain areas of it before I make the leap to another radio “that my wife will love me more for” lol, thanks 🙏🏻

@67hayden 2 жыл бұрын

Every off road enthusiast NOT in the south west is cringing. You mount your radio under a seat?! On the floor! You mean where all the WATER goes every time we go out on the trails :)

@johndowd7010 Жыл бұрын

I'll take a free one

@MattKester Жыл бұрын

I would too! Having to put in that ten hours worth of work filming and editing every time someone sends me one for “free” can sure be exhausting. Especially when the product sucks, which fortunately isn’t the case with the KG-1000.

@matthewzimmerman2637 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s definitely a welcome addition to the rover!

@75ohmHAM 2 жыл бұрын

I have a gmrs radio, it's 50w and it also does air band, 2m, 220, 440, 500 etc, just wide band your Yaesu. Maybe one day gmrs will be a thing, maybe.

@nvrmor023 Жыл бұрын

Gmrs is like a local area network, not wide area ,for some reason this just cannot sink into sadham brains

@peverill64 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful review, I am so jealous of your toys...boo hoo hoo

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I’d trade em all in a heartbeat to have a TDI like yours under the hood of the Disco!

@TalmidAndy 8 ай бұрын

Everyone needs to stop saying that this is a 50 watt radio. It is not a 50 watt radio, on UHF it puts out a maximum of 40 watts. It would be 50 watt capable if it were still capable of transmitting on VHF. Also, the receiver is deaf compared to other UHF/GMRS radios.

@majorkonfuzion1007 2 жыл бұрын

370 $...😱

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think a lot of people are wishing they'd have bought in when they were $320! I do believe the B-Tech is still the lowest priced option in the 50 watt range at somewhere around the $210-$220 range.

@majorkonfuzion1007 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattKester nice !

@majorkonfuzion1007 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattKester any recomendation for a base antenna an 50 omh cable ?

@duff8402 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy the UV980P cheaper and use the UV950P unlocking software to open it up for GMRS. Exact same radio

@gone2dmtns 2 жыл бұрын

@@majorkonfuzion1007 I know you didn't ask me but I'm using a Comet CA-712EFC with LMR400 Ultraflex cable. Antenna is about 25' up in the air. I'm listening to repeaters up to 50 miles away. YMMV

@FrJohnBrownSJ 2 жыл бұрын

Too many buttons on the hand mic for me... It's the little things.

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough… unfortunately, it seems that’s kinda par for the course for most any radio with DTMF functionality these days.

@FrJohnBrownSJ 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattKester I know you aren't a Midland fan, but the simpler mic is partly why I went with the Mxt400. I really like it overall. Thanks for your videos.

@MattKester 2 жыл бұрын

I can totally understand that. They also win for me when it comes to their tactile design. Whoever they got over there that decided to add ballast weight to the mics should be employee of the year for life. That totally kicks off my nostalgia for the old heavy-duty Motorola microphones! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! Thank you for watching and commenting on 'em!

@jeffrooke4723 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrJohnBrownSJ I have the midland MXT400 radios in vehicles and as base stations where the family members use radios the most. They simply want to turn on radio, stay on the ranch repeater and use the radio. Simple is Better as far as they are concerned.

@kg5radio716 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you could get basic kenwood mic that would work with this radio.

@sleeve8651 9 ай бұрын

If you can, " see it " , you're going to hit it ? That gives new meaning to, " Line of Sight " ! I hope you meant if you can, " Hear it " , you can hit it ? 🫲🙄🫴