In this video clip from Episode 174 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny and Rick answer some burning questions about the KG-1000G and the new KG-1000G Plus GMRS Mobile/Base Two Way Radio. Both are available exclusively from Buy Two Way Radios.
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[related_products is_auto_added="1"]In this video clip from Episode 174 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny and Rick answer some burning questions about the KG-1000G and the new KG-1000G Plus GMRS Mobile/Base Two Way Radio. Both are available exclusively from Buy Two Way Radios. Want more videos about 2-way radios? Browse our video blog and subscribe […]
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The Wouxun KG-935G arrived in the summer of 2021 and became hugely popular within the GMRS community. Now, the number one portable handheld GMRS radio from Wouxun just changed the game again. Introducing the ultimate Wouxun GMRS experience to date, the KG-935G Plus!
Unlike the recent update to the KG-XS20G mobile GMRS radio that made it a Plus, the KG-935G Plus is a huge upgrade from the original with numerous improvements and tweaks, plus several all new features that are unique to this model, including one that is, for any radio, revolutionary.
The Core Functions
Before we get into what's new, it is important to note what isn't. The KG-935G Plus includes all the same features as the original KG-935G, plus enhancements and some new features that make it even easier to program and use. The core feature set and functions are the same. Both radios have 30 GMRS channels, including 8 GMRS repeater channels and 7 NOAA weather channels. It has a full color dual area LCD display, full DTMF keypad and two programmable function keys. If it's a standard feature on the KG-935G, you'll find it on the Plus, as well.
With that, here are all the new features of this radio that make it a bona fide Plus.
What's New
- USB-C Charging Support
There were several significant physical upgrades to the KG-935G Plus. Without a doubt, the biggest and most exciting is the addition of a USB-C port on the back of the battery pack. A USB-C port was introduced with the KG-S88G and proved to be hugely popular with the GMRS crowd, so it was added to the KG-935G as well.
Unlike the S88G which has the USB port built right into the radio itself, the USB-C port for the KG-935G Plus is built into the back of the battery. This introduces an all new battery to the growing line of Wouxun accessories, the BLO-016-USB-C. This new battery comes standard with the Plus, and can also be purchased separately. Since it is used by several other Wouxun consumer radios, this means that the KG-UV8H, KG-UVN1, KG-905G and the original KG-935G can all be upgraded with USB-C charging capability, just by adding the new BLO-016-USB-C battery to the radio!
But that's just the beginning. Other physical improvements to the KG-935G Plus include:
- A Louder speaker
That loud speaker in the original radio? In the Plus, it's louder.
- A Brighter flashlight
The bright LED flashlight at the top of the other radio? It's brighter.
- Improved Weather Alerts
The KG-935G features a Weather Alert option. The KG-935G Plus has it too, but its improved. It checks for alerts in both standby and scan modes. Also, the original model had one type of alert. The Plus has five notification types for alerts. WEATHERICON-ONLY displays the weather alert icon and the radio remains on a regular channel. TONE displays the weather icon and emits an alert beep every 60 seconds. FLASH displays the weather icon and the flashlight LED pulses 5 times every 60 seconds. TONE+FLSH displays the icon, emits the alert and the flashlight LED pulses. WEATHER displays the weather icon and the radio instantly tunes to Weather Mode.
- The Band button is renamed to AREA
This was done to eliminate any confusion between the two terms and functions of BAND and AREA that may have existed with previous models.
And those are just enhancements to the physical attributes of this radio. Wait until we get into the operational features of this beast. Oh, wait, here they come now.
More Display Themes
The original KG-935G has a full color LCD display with four full color display themes, two on a dark background and two on a light background. The KG-935G Plus takes advantage of its full potential and adds 6 new themes with different color combinations, for a total of 10 themes! These themes include WHITE-1, WHITE-2, BLACK-1, BLACK-2, COOL, RAIN, NotaRubi, SKY, BTWR, and CANDY. Yeah, CANDY.
And now for something completely different. It's an all new feature that is nothing short of, well, revolutionary.
The Channel Wizard
Programming a channel directly from the keypad of the radio itself is typically an involved, slow and often daunting process. As of now, it will all become only a distant, forgettably bad memory. The KG-935G Plus version adds a new feature called Channel Wizard!
Anyone who as ever programmed a frequency or channel directly from the keypad of a radio knows how challenging such a task can be, depending on the radio. A prime example is the Baofeng UV-5R. If you have or ever had a UV-5R, you probably already know from personal experience how complicated, confusing and even frustrating it is to program it from the keypad, especially for the first time.
We know this full well. We once posted an article on our site with clear, step-by-step instructions on how to manually program the UV-5R from the keypad, and some people still can't figure it out. We even created a Radio 101 video that visually walked through the steps of programming a UV-5R from the keypad. It is one of our most popular and viewed videos on this topic to date, yet some folks still have trouble with the process. This is certainly understandable, because it really is kind of a convoluted mess. It's not your imagination. The struggle is real.
Not anymore. The KG-935G Plus changes all of that with the introduction of The Channel Wizard.
Built right into the menu of the radio, the Channel Wizard walks you through the process of programming a channel in ten simple steps. There is no need to surf through the manual or, as is the case with the aforementioned Baofeng, the Internet to figure out what to do next or how get there to do it. Now you can easily enter a new channel, clone a channel, or update an existing one quickly and easily, in a logical order, and without jumping around different menu items to do it. The Channel Wizard does it all for you. This feature alone is worth the price of the radio and is destined to become a real game changer for GMRS, and very possibly the industry itself.
That's not the only new feature of the KG-935G Plus. Of course, there's more.
Favorite Channel
Another feature that was first introduced with the KG-S88G was the Favorite Channel, and it is now included with the KG-935G Plus. It allows you to access specific channels marked as favorite channels. With this feature, you can choose the channels you like as favorites and access them at the mere press of a programmable key.
When assigned to a programmable key, pressing that key will change channels to the next highest channel marked as Favorite. Pressing the key again will go to the next favorite channel on the list. When the highest channel is reached, the radio will cycle back to the first favorite channel on the list. If no channels are marked as favorites, pressing the key will produce an error beep.
Channel 19, widely considered to be the designated GMRS travel channel, is a favorite channel by default.
PF Key Quick Guide
As with its predecessor, the KG-935G Plus has two programmable keys, called PF1 and PF2. These keys are located on the left side of the radio below the PTT key. These keys can perform two different functions, one with a short press of the key and another with a long press. You can program both keys at will with a wide selection of functions from the menu of the radio. The keys can also be assigned via the programming software.
There's just one caveat to all these key assignments. Once you've assigned them all to different operations, how do you remember which key does what at which press? Of course, you could go through the menu and check each PF key setting to recall them, but that takes time, and when you're out and about in the middle of a call or some other activity with your radio, it isn't usually expedient or practical to do so. So, what do you do?
The KG-935G Plus solves this dilemma with the introduction of the new PF Key Quick Guide. Simply hold down the EXIT key for two seconds to view the PF Key Quick Guide and the radio will instantly display the current assignment of each PF key. How cool is that? Pretty darn cool.
As with the Channel Wizard, the PF Key Quick Guide is a brand new feature and, at this time, is exclusive to the Wouxun KG-935G Plus.
Yes, it's a long list of pluses. But we're not yet done.
Customized Display Messages
The KG-935G Plus, as with many other Wouxun radios with a dual display, has the ability to toggle from Dual Display Mode to Single Display Mode and back again. When Dual Mode (TDR) is off, the non-active area typically displays the brand or model name of the radio. For the original KG-935G, this message was fixed to display "KG-935G". On the Plus version, the message shown on the non-active area when dual mode is OFF can be customized via the Area Message setting in the programming software. This allows you to replace the model name with your own text, such as your call sign.
There is also a second display message that is also customizable, located at the top of the display. It is, of course, called the Top Message. This was previously configurable on the 935G but was positioned on the left side of the display. The top message is now centered.
The KG-935G Plus has not one, but two customizable display messages!
BRIGHT+ PF key option
The KG-935G allowed you to adjust the brightness level of the display, but required a trek through the menu to do it each time. The KG-935G Plus made this an instant improvement with the addition of a new BRIGHT+ PF key option to quickly increase the brightness of the active display. The backlight of the LCD display has 10 brightness levels. When assigned to a PF key, BRIGHT+ will toggle through the brightness levels, increasing the brightness to the next level at each press of the key. If the display is already at the brightest level, the PF key will toggle back down to the lowest level and start up the levels again.
This feature allows you to instantly adjust brightness levels, to accommodate a changing environment, such as when moving from an indoor location to one outdoors, or vice-versa.
Improved Text Entry
The process for entering and editing text directly from the keypad on many Wouxun radios could be a little confusing. However, the KG-935G Plus simplified it somewhat with an improved the process. Now the PF1 and PF2 keys move forward and backwards between the text positions and the UP/DOWN keys change the alphanumeric characters.
Improved Battery Level Display Options
The KG-935G has the old familiar battery level icon, the same general one used by many Wouxun radios. You know, the one that displays a graphic of a battery that is full, partially full, or almost empty. The limitation is that it only gives you a general idea of the remaining battery power. What if you need something a little more accurate? With the KG-935G Plus, now you have it. It has a new BAT-TYPE menu option. With this option, you can select the type of display indicator you want. Choose from ICON, VOLTAGE, or PERCENT to select what is shown in the battery area of the display. ICON gives you the traditional battery icon mentioned earlier, filled to a level that is roughly indicative of the remaining battery charge. Voltage displays the current battery voltage. Percent displays the percentage of battery life that remains.
In addition to the Battery Level Display, there is also a new menu item for displaying the battery voltage on demand. Simply enter the menu, go to VOLTAGE (menu item 32) and press the menu key again. The radio will display the current voltage level of the battery.
Pricing and Purchase Options
Considering all the new features and the enhancements to existing ones, it would be reasonable to expect the Plus to cost considerably more than the original. Not so. The original KG-935G is currently $149.99 and will still be available for purchase. The KG-935G Plus is just $20 more. Price: $169.99.
But that's still not all. In addition to the single radio, the KG-935G Plus is also available in a two radio value pack and an accessory packed deluxe edition! The two pack includes a pair of KG-935G Plus radios with batteries, antennas, belt clips and chargers, all packed into a hard shell zipper carry case for easy storage and transport. Price: $349.99.
The KG-935G Plus Deluxe Edition has one radio, two batteries and a full complement of accessories, including a speaker microphone, 12v Vehicle charger cable, battery eliminator, a leather case, antenna connector, headset, USB charging cable and USB programming cable. Price: $259.99.
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The KG-935G Plus is a huge upgrade from the original with numerous improvements and tweaks, plus several all new features that are unique to this model, including one that may be, for any radio, revolutionary.
The Wouxun KG-935G Plus is an extremely powerful and versatile portable handheld GMRS radio designed for power users who want maximum performance coupled with maximum functionality. Although it is nearly identical to the original KG-935G in outward appearance and core functions, it includes significant upgrades to existing features and introduces new ones, several of which are also new to two way radios altogether.
As with the original, the 935G Plus transmits on the 15 high powered GMRS simplex channels and the 8 repeater channels at up to 5.5 watts. It can also transmit on Channels 8-14, albeit at low output power, in compliance with FCC rules. This is not one of those minimum wattage, consumer grade, "bubble pack" GMRS walkie talkies found on the shelf at a big box store. The KG-935G Plus is a professional grade, portable handheld GMRS powerhouse.
KG-935G Plus Key Features
- 22 Simplex GMRS Channels
- 8 GMRS Repeater Channels
- 136-174.995 MHz (Receive Only)
- 400-479.995 MHz (Receive Only)
- FM Radio
- NOAA weather Channels
- NOAA weather alerts
- Up to 5.5W Maximum Transmit Power
- High/Med/Low TX Power Levels
- 5 weather alert notifications
- Tune Specific Frequencies Directly (Frequency Mode)
- Simultaneous Dual Channel Receive
- Repeater Capable
- Standard and Non-Standard CTCSS/DCS Tones
- Split CTCSS/DCS Tone Support
- Channel Scan
- Priority Scan
- CTCSS/DCS Tone Scan
- Scan Group Support
- Wide/Narrow Bandwidth Selectable
- Large Color Backlit LCD Dual Display
- 10 Display Color Theme Options
- Channel Name, Number or Frequency Display
- Incoming Caller ID Display
- Custom Display Messages
- Voltage Display
- Backlit Keypad
- Companding
- Descrambler
- DTMF Encoding and Decoding
- Group Call, All Call and Selective Call
- Timeout Timer
- Audible Button Beeps
- English Voice Prompts
- Transmit Overtime Alarm
- Scan Add/Delete
- Busy Channel Lockout
- Battery Meter
- Low Battery Alert
- Power Saver
- VOX
- 2 Programmable Function Keys
- PF Quick Key Guide
- Channel Wizard
- Stopwatch Timer
- Keypad Lock
- Built-in Flashlight
- Li-Ion Battery Pack (2600mAh)
- Rechargeable Battery Included
- Battery Charger
- USB-C Charging Port on Battery
- IP66 Waterproof
- PC Programming Support
- Drop-In Charge Capable
- Audio Accessory Connector
- Factory Reset
Programming the KG-935G Plus
As it is with all Wouxun GMRS radios we carry, the KG-935G Plus is fully programmable from a PC using a programming cable and the Wouxun KG-935G Plus programming software or directly from the keypad of the radio itself. In fact, while customizing the original KG-935G from the keypad is fairly easy overall, The KG-935G+ is now even easier, thanks to a brand new feature introduced with this model - the Channel Wizard.
Direct from the radio
If you already know how to program new channels and frequencies into the Wouxun KG-935G or another Wouxun radio, you're all set. If not, or if you are new to programming radios altogether, no worries. The KG-935G Plus owners manual is specifically written to get you up to speed quickly. The manual is written in plain English with instructions that are easy to understand. To make it even easier and faster, you can use the Channel Wizard.
Using the Channel Wizard
The KG-935G Plus has a built in wizard to make is super easy to program a channel into the radio. Called the Channel Wizard, this is a new function that allows you to quickly and easily program a new channel or modify an existing channel direct from the keypad of the radio itself. With the Channel Wizard, you can add or clone new channels into the radio in mere seconds. You can also change the settings in any existing channel. The wizard lets you do all of this without scrolling through the menu to find and set each individual channel option, and without the need for programming software.
There are two ways to access the Channel Wizard. The standard method is to hold the MENU button down for 3 seconds. This will take you directly into it. The second method is to press [MENU] + [6] + [1] and the screen will display: CH-WIZARD. There are ten menu functions in the Channel Wizard, each with their own sub-menu. Go to the first menu item and press [MENU] to enter its sub-menu. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys to choose the option you want from that sub-menu, then press [MENU] to enter your choice. This will take you back to the Channel Wizard menu to go to the next or previous Channel Wizard menu function.
The last Channel Wizard menu function is [SAVE-MODE]. You must choose this function to save your channel settings and add, clone or save your channel to the radio. You can choose to save your channel and create another channel or save the channel and exit the Channel Wizard.
Of course, you can opt to enter and save a channel or frequency independently through the individual menu items instead. While not as fast as the Channel Wizard, this method does allow you tweak a specific channel setting as needed.
The KG-935G Plus menu consists of 62 items. Default settings are bold.
| Menu # | Menu Item | Description | Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SQUELCH | Squelch settings | 1 to 9|5 |
| 02 | TX-POWER | Output power | HIGH|MED|LOW|Varies |
| 03 | W/N | Wide/Narrow bandwidth settings | NARR (12.5k)|WIDE (25k)|Varies |
| 04* | REPEATER | Repeater | OFF|ON |
| 05 | BRT-ACTV | Active Backlight | 1-10|8 |
| 06 | BRT-STBY | Standby Backlight | OFF|1-10 |
| 07* | WX-ALERT | Weather Alert | ON|OFF |
| 08 | BAT-SAVE | Battery Saver | ON|OFF |
| 09 | RX-CTCSS | Receive CTCSS Tone | OFF|1-50 |
| 10 | TX-CTCSS | Transmit CTCSS Tone | OFF|1-50 |
| 11 | RX-DCS | Receive DCS Code | OFF|1-105 +/- |
| 12 | TX-DCS | Transmit DCS Code | OFF|1-105 +/- |
| 13 | THEME | Display Theme | WHITE-1|WHITE-2|BLACK-1|BLACK-2|COOL|RAIN|NotARubi|SKY|BTWR|CANDY |
| 14 | BACK-LT | Backlight Timeout | ALWAYS OFF|1-20S|8S|ALWAYS ON |
| 15 | SCANMODE | Scan Mode | TO|CO|SE |
| 16 | SCANGRP-A | Scan Group A | ALL|1-10 |
| 17 | SCANGRP-B | Scan Group B | ALL|1-10 |
| 18 | PRI-SCAN | Priority Scan | ON|OFF |
| 19 | PRI-CH | Priority Channel | 999 Channels|CH:01 |
| 20 | SCAN-ADD | Scan Add/Delete | ON|OFF |
| 21 | TONE-SCAN | CTCSS/DCS Scanning | NONE|CTCSS|DCS |
| 22 | TONE-SAVE | CTCSS/DCS Tone Save Options | RX|TX|ALL |
| 23 | WX-NOTIFY | Weather Alert Notification Setting | WEATHER|ICON-ONLY|TONE|FLASH|TONE+FLASH |
| 24* | STEP | Step frequency settings | 2.5K to 100.0K|5K |
| 25 | ROGER | Roger Beep | OFF|BOT|EOT|BOTH |
| 26 | TOT | Transmit Overtime Timer | 15-900 sec (15 second increments)|60 |
| 27 | TOA | Transmit Overtime Alarm | OFF|1-10 seconds|5 |
| 28 | VOX | Voice Activated Transmit | OFF|1-10 (Level) |
| 29 | VOICE | Voice Guide | OFF|ON |
| 30 | BEEP | Button Beeps | ON|OFF |
| 31 | BUSY-LOCK | Busy Channel Lockout | ON|OFF |
| 32 | VOLTAGE | Displays Battery Voltage | None |
| 33 | BAT-TYPE | Battery Level Display Type | ICON|VOLTAGE|PERCENT |
| 34 | PF1-SHORT | Side Key PF1 Short Press Assignment | UNDEF|BACKLIGHT|FAVORITE|BRIGHT+|DCS-SCAN|CTC-SCAN|REVERSE|TALK-A|WEATHER|STROBE|MONI|FM-RADIO|SOS|ALARM|FLASHLIGHT|SCAN |
| 35 | PF1-LONG | Side Key PF1 Long Press Assignment | UNDEF|BACKLIGHT|FAVORITE|BRIGHT+|DCS-SCAN|CTC-SCAN|REVERSE|TALK-A|WEATHER|STROBE|MONI|FM-RADIO|SOS|ALARM|FLASHLIGHT|SCAN|SELEC CALL|FRQ2-PTT |
| 36 | PF2-SHORT | Side Key PF2 Short Press Assignment | UNDEF|BACKLIGHT|FAVORITE|BRIGHT+|DCS-SCAN|CTC-SCAN|REVERSE|TALK-A|WEATHER|STROBE|MONI|FM-RADIO|SOS|ALARM|FLASHLIGHT|SCAN |
| 37 | PF2-LONG | Side Key PF2 Long Press Assignment | UNDEF|BACKLIGHT|FAVORITE|BRIGHT+|DCS-SCAN|CTC-SCAN|REVERSE|TALK-A|WEATHER|STROBE|MONI|FM-RADIO|SOS|ALARM|FLASHLIGHT|SCAN|SELEC CALL|FRQ2-PTT |
| 38 | SMUTESET | Secondary Area Mute Setting | OFF|TX|RX|TX+RX |
| 39 | WORK-MODE | Work Mode settings | CH-NAME|FREQUENCY|CH-NUMBER|CH-FREQ |
| 40** | CH-NAME | Edit a channel name | Name*** |
| 41 | CH-FAV | Favorite Channel | OFF|ON |
| 42 | CH-ADD | Add Memory Channel | 999 channels |
| 43 | CH-DELETE | Delete Memory Channel | 999 channels |
| 44 | DESCRAMBL | Descrambler | OFF|SCRAM 1-8 |
| 45 | COMPANDER | Compander | ON|OFF |
| 46 | SP-MUTE | Speaker Mute | QT|QT+DTMF|QT*DTMF |
| 47 | ANI-SW | Radio ID On/Off | ON|OFF |
| 48 | ANI-EDIT | Edit Radio ID | 0-9|101 |
| 49 | SIDETONE | Sidetone Setting | OFF|DTMF|ANI|DTMF+ANI |
| 50 | ALERT | Tone Alert | 1750Hz|2100Hz|1000Hz|1450Hz |
| 51 | PTT-DLY | PTT-Delay | 100~3000ms|300ms |
| 52 | PTT-ID | Radio ID Setting | BOT|EOT|BOTH |
| 53 | RING | Ring Time | OFF|1-10 seconds|3 |
| 54 | CALLCODE | Call Code | 1-20 Groups|NONE |
| 55 | RPT-TONE | Squelch Tone | OFF|ON |
| 56 | TIMER | Stopwatch Timer | ON|OFF |
| 57 | SIM-RX | Simultaneous Receive | OFF|ON |
| 58 | AUTOLOCK | Auto Lock | OFF|ON |
| 59 | PONMSG | Power On Message | BITMAP|BATT-V |
| 60 | FM-MEM | FM Radio Memory | MEMORY|RECALL |
| 61 | CH-WIZARD | Channel Wizard | NONE |
| 54 | RESET | Factory Reset | VFO|ALL |
Note: *The menu items in yellow are available in Frequency mode only.
**The menu item in green is available in Channel mode only.
Programming with software
The KG-935G Plus uses the same Wouxun PCO-001 USB programming cable that works with the KG-805G, KG-905G and KG-935G. Refer to the cable driver installation instructions for more information.
Of course, the Wouxun KG-935G Plus programming software is specific to this radio and is currently available for Windows PCs only. The programming software is located under the Downloads tab on the Wouxun KG-935G Plus product page at Buy Two Way Radios.
KG-935G Plus Operation
The KG-935G Plus operates in much the same way as other Wouxun GMRS handheld radios with full keypads, displays and menus. If you already have a KG-935G or other Wouxun radio that is field configurable, operating the KG-935G Plus is about the same. Although some keys on the keypad my be different in label and function from some of the other models, they are not difficult to to use once you understand what they do.
The keys on the keypad and their primary functions are listed below:
| Button | Operation |
|---|---|
| MENU | Enter program menu|choose/set/save menu option |
| UP Key | Select next channel/frequency|Select menu option |
| DOWN Key | Select previous channel/frequency|Select menu option |
| EXIT | Short Press: Exit menu/cancel Long Press: Current PF Key Assignments |
| 1-SQL | Squelch menu hotkey |
| 2-PWR | Power menu hotkey |
| 3-W/N | Bandwidth menu hotkey |
| 4-RPT | Repeater menu hotkey |
| 5-BRT-A | Active Backlight menu hotkey |
| 6-BRT-S | Standby Backlight menu hotkey |
| 7-W-ALT | Weather Alert menu hotkey |
| 8-SAVE | Battery Saver menu hotkey |
| 9-CTCSS | RX CTCSS Tone menu hotkey |
| 0-(None) | No hotkey function |
| *-SCAN | Scan/Reverse Frequency key |
| #-LOCK | Keypad lock key |
| AREA | Short Press: Switch primary (A/B) areas Long Press: Weather Mode |
| MODE | Switch Channel/Frequency mode |
| TDR | Switch single/dual display mode |
The Wouxun KG-935G Plus takes the GMRS to a whole new level. With the addition of new features such as the Channel Wizard, USB-C charging, and PF Key Quick Guide, this transceiver offers even more flexibility, programmability and ease of use than the original KG-935G to create the ultimate Wouxun GMRS experience -so far.[related_products is_auto_added="1"]
As it is with all Wouxun GMRS radios we carry, the KG-935G Plus is programmable from a PC or directly from the keypad of the radio itself. Here are the programming and menu options.
Wouxun just added another Plus model in its line of GMRS radios with the introduction of the KG-935G Plus. While it does retain all of the key features of the original KG-935G, this new version adds more than just "Plus" to the name. It's a major upgrade.
Just how major is it? Well, there are so many updates and new features, we had to create a chart for a visual comparison between the two models. And here it is. The following chart compares the differences in functionality between the original KG-935G and the KG-935G Plus.
KG-935G/KG-935G Plus Comparison Chart
| Wouxun KG-935G and KG-935G Plus Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | KG-935G | KG-935G Plus |
| Receiver Type | Direct Conversion | Direct Conversion |
| Service | GMRS | GMRS |
| Maximum Transmit Power | 5.5W | 5.5W |
| GMRS Channels | 30 | 30 |
| GMRS Repeater Channels | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom Channels | 999 | 999 |
| 400-470 MHz UHF Receive | ✔ | ✔ |
| 136-174 MHz VHF Receive | ✔ | ✔ |
| FM Radio | ✔ | ✔ |
| NOAA Weather Channels | ✔ | ✔ |
| NOAA Weather Alerts | ✔ | ✔ |
| Weather Alert Notifications | 1 | 5 |
| Privacy Codes | 50 CTCSS/105 DCS | 50 CTCSS/105 DCS |
| Standard/Non Standard CTCSS/DCS | ✔ | ✔ |
| Split CTCSS/DCS Tone Support | ✔ | ✔ |
| Full DTMF Keypad | ✔ | ✔ |
| Programmable Side Keys | 2 | 2 |
| Full Color LCD Display | ✔ | ✔ |
| Color Display Themes | 4 | 10 |
| Dual Display Mode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Display Channel Name, Number or Frequency | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom Display Messages | 1 | 2 |
| Incoming Caller ID Display | ✔ | ✔ |
| PF Key Quick Guide | ✔ | |
| Channel Scan | ✔ | ✔ |
| Priority Channel Scan | ✔ | ✔ |
| CTCSS/DCS Tone Scan | ✔ | ✔ |
| Scan Group Support | ✔ | ✔ |
| Favorite Channels | ✔ | |
| Simultaneous Dual Channel Receive | ✔ | ✔ |
| Channel Wizard | ✔ | |
| Group Call/All Call/Select Call | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wide/Narrow Bandwidth Selectable | ✔ | ✔ |
| Busy Channel Lockout | ✔ | ✔ |
| VOX | ✔ | ✔ |
| English Voice Guide | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button Beep | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tune Specific Frequencies Directly (Frequency Mode) |
✔ | ✔ |
| Call ID | ✔ | ✔ |
| SOS Function | ✔ | ✔ |
| High/Med/Low Power Selectable | ✔ | ✔ |
| Monitor Function | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compander | ✔ | ✔ |
| Descrambler | ✔ | ✔ |
| DTMF Encode/Decode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Display Backlight | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bright+ Display Backlight Control | ✔ | |
| Power-On Display Message | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery Meter | ✔ | ✔ |
| Selectable Battery Meter | ✔ | |
| Low Battery Alert | ✔ | ✔ |
| Power Saver | ✔ | ✔ |
| Timeout Timer | ✔ | ✔ |
| Stopwatch Timer | ✔ | ✔ |
| Built-in Flashlight | ✔ | ✔ |
| Built-in Front Speaker | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2-pin Audio Connector (K1) | ✔ | ✔ |
| PC Programmable | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lithium-ion Battery | BLO-016 3200 mAh | BLO-016-USB-C 2600 mAh USB-C |
| Dust/Water Protection | IP66 | IP66 |
| Dimensions (inches/millimeters) | 4.9 × 2.42 × 1.33(in) / 124.5 × 61.49 × 33.88(mm) | 4.9 × 2.42 × 1.33(in) / 124.5 × 61.49 × 33.88(mm) |
| Weight (ounces/grams) | 17.28oz / 490g | 17.28oz / 490g |
| Antenna Connector Type | SMA Male (Standard) | SMA Male (Standard) |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
*Note: The feature highlighted in violet is an upgrade to an existing feature in the Plus.
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While it does retain all of the key features of the original, this new version of the KG-935G adds more than just “Plus” to the name. It’s a major upgrade. The following chart compares the differences between the KG-935G and the KG-935G Plus.
We introduce a new version of the popular Wouxun KG-935G GMRS radio and talk about its new feature updates, including one that could be revolutionary. We also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
Intro :00
Billboard 1:11
The Wouxun KG-935G Plus 1:30
On the day of its arrival in 2021, the the Wouxun KG-935G became an instant favorite within the GMRS community. Now there is a new version of this top of the line GMRS portable handheld that could just be over the top. We're talking about the new KG-935G Plus!
Questions and Answers 42:49
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[related_products is_auto_added="1"]We introduce a new version of the popular Wouxun KG-935G GMRS radio and talk about its new feature updates, including one that could be revolutionary.
Wouxun went into the US business radio market in the summer of 2022 with the introduction of the Wouxun KG-S84B and KG-S86B Business Two Way Radios. Both models were well received and are growing in popularity among companies and organizations that need reliable local radio communications on a small business budget. Now Wouxun is expanding their line of business two way radios with the release of two new models, the Wouxun KG-824B and KG-826B Dual Band Business Two Way Radios!
KG-824B
The Wouxun KG-824B is the base model, without a display or keypad. It's designed for simple operation by the general staff with little to no training and absolutely no fuss. It has an on/off/volume knob, channel knob, a programmable side key, a monitor key, and a PTT button. It's perfect for companies that want simple comms with no complicated keypads and menus to distract or frustrate the staff.
The 824B is a very light and compact transceiver that employees can easily carry around on the job. Yet it's also fairly rugged, with an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance to keep it operating reliably. It supports UHF and VHF business frequencies at up to 4 watts of power on UHF and up to 5 watts on VHF. It comes pre-programmed with 16 channels and can be programmed with an additional 112 channels, for a total of 128 custom channels. It also supports 50 CTCSS tones and 105 DCS codes.
The 824B is FCC type accepted for the BRS and is narrowband compliant. It is equipped with a superheterodyne receiver for quality signal sensitivity. It also features channel scan, priority channel scanning, timeout timer, low battery alert, power save mode, English voice prompts and VOX. It is also cloning capable.
In addition to these other features, the KG-824B includes a bright LED flashlight on top of the radio that can be activated from one of the side keys. This can come in quite handy for employees who work in dimly lit areas or at night in the dark.
The KG-824B comes with a 2000mAh lithium-ion battery pack, antenna, belt clip, desktop charger, AC adapter, wrist strap, and owner's manual written in plain, easy to understand English. Price- $139.99.
KG-826B
The Wouxun KG-826B is a little different. It does have a 4-key keypad and a dual channel display. It can display the channel name, channel number, or channel frequency. It can also display a signal strength indicator, battery level indicator and other icons needed for the general operation of the radio.
As with the KG-824B base model, the KG-826B can transmit and receive on both UHF and VHF business frequencies, with up to 4 watts on UHF and 5 watts on VHF at high power. It also has 16 channels pre-programmed to common business frequencies right out of the box, with the option for programming additional custom channels. The difference is that while the 824B can have up to 128 channels, the 826B can have up to 199!
The KG-826B also has many of the same features as the 824B, and adds a stopwatch timer. Most of these features can be accessed and customized through the onscreen menu. This can be handy when operating the radio in a storefront, warehouse or other location.
The Wouxun KG-826B comes with all of the same accessories included with the 824B. These accessories can be mixed and matched between both radios, so you can have one fleet with a mix of 824B radios for the employees and 826B radios for the managers and supervisors. Both models use a standard Kenwood 2-pin (K1) style audio connector, so other items such as earpieces, headsets and speaker microphones are cross-compatible as well. Price- $159.99.
Wouxun business radios are a great, and cost-effective solution for your company or organization. They work with many other brands of business class radios for greater flexibility. The following chart compares the KG-824B with the KG-826B feature for feature.
KG-284B/KG-286B Comparison Chart
| Wouxun KG-S84B and KG-S86B Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | KG-824B | KG-826B |
| Dual Band | ✔ | ✔ |
| Business Band | UHF/VHF | UHF/VHF |
| Transmit Power | 4W UHF/5W VHF | 4W UHF/5W VHF |
| Pre-Programmed Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Custom Channels | 128 | 199 |
| Frequencies | 137-174MHz VHF 420-512MHz UHF |
137-174MHz VHF 420-512MHz UHF |
| Privacy Codes | 50 CTCSS/105 DCS | 50 CTCSS/105 DCS |
| Receiver | Superheterodyne | Superheterodyne |
| Narrowband Compliant | ✔ | ✔ |
| Repeater Capable | ✔ | ✔ |
| Channel Scan | ✔ | ✔ |
| Priority Channel Scan | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dual Watch | ✔ | |
| Busy Channel Lockout | ✔ | ✔ |
| VOX | ✔ | ✔ |
| English Voice Guide | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button Beep | ✔ | ✔ |
| Configurable Side Keys | 1 | 1 |
| Configurable Front Key | ✔ | |
| Call ID | ✔ | ✔ |
| SOS Function | ✔ | ✔ |
| High/Low Power Selectable | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery Saver | ✔ | ✔ |
| Monitor Function | ✔ | ✔ |
| Backlit LCD Display | ✔ | |
| Keypad | 4-Key | |
| Power-On Display Message | ✔ | |
| Channel Name Edit and Display | ✔ | |
| Battery Meter | ✔ | |
| Low Battery Alert | ✔ | ✔ |
| Power Saver | ✔ | ✔ |
| Timeout Timer | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2-pin Audio Connector (K1) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Built-in Flashlight | ✔ | ✔ |
| Stopwatch Timer | ✔ | |
| Cloning Capable | ✔ | ✔ |
| PC Programmable | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lithium-ion Battery | BLO-004 1700 mAh | BLO-004 1700 mAh |
| IP55 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dimensions (inches/millimeters) | 4.76 × 2.40 × 1.47 / 121 × 61 × 37.5 | 4.68 × 2.55 × 1.55 / 119 × 65 × 39.5 |
| Weight (ounces/grams) | 8.04oz / 228g | 8.92oz / 253g |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
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Wouxun went into the US business radio market in 2022 with the KG-S84B and KG-S86B. Now they are expanding their line with two new models.
Two way radios are generally considered easy to operate for point-to-point communications. Just push the button to talk, and release to listen. Yet in spite of this simplicity, there are some aspects to these devices that seem somewhat confusing or complicated to manage. A prime example of this is in regards to the audio accessories, or more specifically, the lack of cross-compatibility between the plugs, ports and different connectors. We are often asked whether the earpieces, headsets and speaker microphones used for one brand of walkie talkie will work with radios from other brands. After all, many other types of audio products follow a set of standards for plugs, jacks and connections, so why not the radios? Aren't audio connectors for radio accessories universally compatible?
If only it were that simple. However, such is not the case.
Many two way radio manufacturers have their own proprietary connector set for their products. Some follow their own standard across their entire product lines, and others, such as Icom and Motorola, use several different types of connectors that are proprietary to specific model tiers and series.
The good news is that this is beginning to change. Thanks in large part to overseas manufacturers, most notably those in China, a standard of sorts began to emerge during the last decade, and its adoption continues to gain serious momentum. The standard? This is the 2-pin Kenwood, or K1 style connector.
Many radio brands such as Baofeng, TYT and Wouxun are now using the K1 connector as the de facto standard for audio accessories. This allows greater flexibility, interoperability and choice for consumers who want to upgrade to a new portable handheld radio, but don't want the expense and hassle of having to toss out all their old earpieces and replace them with new ones. Instead of jamming them into the junk drawer or lobbing them into a landfill, they can now mix and match existing headsets, speaker mics and other accessories with their latest transceiver purchase.
But what about the other name brand manufacturers? Are there adapters or other options that will allow someone to convert one type or brand of audio accessory connector to another?
We get this question a lot. Unfortunately, with few exceptions, the answer is a very disappointing no.
So, how do you determine what audio accessories are compatible with your radio? How can you identify the type of audio connector your radio uses and how can you tell all the different plugs and ports apart from one another?
The chart below lists common connector types and the radios that are compatible with them. Although it was created to cross-reference XLT brand audio accessories, it can be used to help identify connector types for other accessory brands as well.
Click on the connector part number in the chart below to view a sample image of the connector type.
| Handheld Two Way Radio Audio Connector Types | |
|---|---|
| XLT Part Number | Radio Models |
| C1 | Cobra: Cobra FRS/GMRS Radios Garmin: Garmin 110, 120, 130, 530, 610, 650, 655t |
| K1 | Baofeng: BF-F8+, BF-F9, UV-5R, UV-B6, UV-82 Blackbox: Blackbox Base Station HYT/HYTERA: TC620, TC700EX Kenwood: TK-208, TK-220, TK-240, TK-240D, TK-248, TK-250, TK-260, TK-260G, TK-270, TK-270G, TK-308, TK-340, TK-340D, TK-348, TK-350, TK-353, TK-360, TK-360G, TK-370, TK-370G, TK-372G, TK-430, TK-431 TK-2100 (Pro Talk), 2102 (Pro Power), 2130 (Pro Talk XLS), 2160, TK-2212, TH-22AT, TH-77A, TH-78A, TH-D7A(G), TH-235A, TH-28A, TH-42AT, TH-48A, TH-G71A, TH-F6, TH-F6A, TH-K2AT, TK- 320, TK-373, TK-2000, TK-2170, TK-2200, TK-2202, TK-2300, TK-2360, TK-3000, TK-3201, TK-3170, TK-3173, TK-3200, TK-3202, TK-3212, TK-3230, TK-3230DX, TK-3300, TK-3302, TK-3350, TK-3360, TK-3202 TK-3100 (Pro Talk), TK-3101 (Free Talk XL), TK-3102 (Pro Power), TK-2400, TK-2402, TK-3400, TK-3402, TK-3130 (Pro Talk XLS), 3131 (Free Talk XLS), 3160, TK-3230 (Pro Talk XLS), TK-D340U, NX-240V16P, NX-340U16P, NX-240V16P, NX-340U16P, NX-P1200AV, NX-P1200NV, NX-P1202AV, NX-P1300AU, NX-P1300NU, NX-P1302AU Leixen: LX-928 Midland: BizTalk BR200 Olympia: P324 Relm: RPU416, RPV516, RPU499, RPV599X, RPV516A, RPV599A Plus, RPU416A, RPU499A Plus, RPU4200 TYT: MD-280, MD-380, MD-390, MD-UV380, TH-350, TH-UV88 Wouxun: KG-805, KG-805F, KG-805FS, KG-805G, KG-805M, KG-824B, KG-826B, KG-905G, KG-935G, KG-935G Plus, KG-S72C, KG-S84B, KG-S86B, KG-S88G, KG-D901, KG-UV6D, KG-UV6D PRO, KG-UV7D, KG-UV8D, KG-UV8D Plus, KG-UV8E, KG-UV8H, KG-UV899, KG-UV9D, KG-UV9D Plus, KG-UV9D MATE, KG-UV9P, KG-UVD1P, KG-UVN1 |
| K2 | Kenwood: TK-190, TK-280, TK-290, TK-380, TK-385, TK-390, TK-480, TK-481, TK-2140, TK-3140, TK-2180, TK-3148, TK-3180, TK-3212, TK-4180, TK-5210, TK-5400, TK-5410, TK-5220, TK-5310, TK-5320, TK-5410, TK-5420, Nexedge NX-200, NX-210, NX-300, NX-410, NX-3200, NX-3300, NX-5200, NX-5300, NX-5400 |
| K3 | Kenwood: PKT-23 |
| K4 | Kenwood: NX-P500 |
| M1 | Bearcom: BC120 Blackbox: BlackBox , Blackbox+ HYT/Hytera: HYT TC500, TC518 OBR, TC600, TC610, TC700 Midland: BizTalk MB400 Motorola: BC10, BC120, BC130, MAG ONE/BPR40, BC90, CLS Series, CLS1110, CLS1410, CP125, CP185, CP88, CP100, CP100d, CP150, CP200, CP200d, CT150, CT250, CT450, CT450LS, DLR1020, DLR1060, DTR Series, DTR410, DTR550, GP68, GP88, GP280, GP300, GP308, GP350 (requires Motorola adapter HLN9482), GP2000, GTI, GTX, LTS2000, P040, P080, P110, P1215, P1225LS, PR400, PRO3150, RDU2020, RDU2080d, RDU4100, RDU4160, RDV2020, RDV2080d, RDV5100, RMU2040, RMU2080, RMU2080d, RMV2080, RMM2050, SP10, SP21, SP50, XTN446, XTN500, XTN600, XV1100, XV2100, XU1100, XU2100, XU2600, VL50, VL130 RCA: BR-250 Relm: RP6500 Tekk: XU100, XV100, XU1000, XV1000 |
| M3 | Motorola: EX500, EX600, GL2000, GP328Plus, GP338Plus, GP344, GP388, PRO5150elite, EX560XLS TYT: MD-2017 |
| M4 | HYT/HYTERA: TC980 Motorola: MTP700, GP1280, GP140, GP320, GP328, GP329, GP338, GP339, GP340, GP360, GP380, GP640, GP650, GP680, HT1250, HT1250LS, HT1550, HT1550XLS, HT750, MTX8250, MTX8250LS, MTX850, MTX850LS, MTX9250, MTX950, PRO5150, PRO5350, PRO5450, PRO5550, PRO5750, PRO7150, PRO7350, PRO7450, PRO7550, PRO9150, PTX700, PTX760, PTX780, MTX950, PR860, PRO7750, SABRE radio series |
| M5 | EF Johnson: 5000, 5100, 51LT ES, 51SL ES Series, 7700 Series, AN/PRC 127EFJ, Avenger 8100 Series, Multi-Net Ascend ES Series, Viking VP600, VP900, Viking CK8500 Series, Viking Fire Motorola: GP900, GP9000, HT1000, JEDI, JT1000, MT1500, MT2000, MTS2000, MTX8000, MTX838, MTX900, MTX960, MTX9000, MTX-LS, PM1500, PR1500, XTS1500, XTS2500, XTS3000/Astro, XTS3000, XTS3500, XTS5000 |
| M6 | Cobra: FRS 5512, 5522, T5800, 5820, 6200, 6210, 6220, 6250, 6300, 6320, 6400, T7200 series, FR50, FR60 DeWALT: DXFRS300, DXFRS800 HYT/HYTERA: TC1688, TC320, TC310, TC310 OBR Motorola: Single Pin for FRS/GMS/GMRS "talkabout" radios, T200, T260, T270, T280, T289, T400, T460, T465, T480, T600, T605, T800, T5100, T5200, T5300, T5320, T5400, T5410, T5420, T6000 series, T8000 series, T9000 series, and EM, FV, MB, MC, MD, MH, MJ, MR, MT, SX series radios. Olympia: Single Pin for FRS/GMRS radios, R100, R300, R500. TriSquare: TriSquare TSX series |
| M7 | Midland: STP404A Motorola: TRBO, XPR6300, XPR6500, XPR6350, XPR6380, XPR6550, XPR6580 and APX7000 Series |
| M12 | Motorola: CLP1010, CLP1040, CLP1060 Series |
| ML1 | Midland: Works with all Midland FRS/GMRS radios such as the Midland G, GXT, and LXT series radios. President: RANDY FCC radio |
| S2 | Midland: Works with all Midland FRS/GMRS radios such as the Midland G, GXT, and LXT series radios. Note: cable comes straight out of the back of the connector. President: RANDY FCC radio |
| S6 | Icom: IC-F3G, IC-F3GS, IC-F4G, IC-F4GS, IC-F11, IC-F21, IC-F14, IC-F14S, IC-F24, IC-F24S, IC-F31, ICF33G, IC-F43G, IC-F43TR, BC100, IC-F1000, IC-F2000, IC-F1000D, IC-F2000D, IC-F3001, IC-F3011, IC-F3021, IC-F3021S, IC-F3021T, IC-F3031, IC-F3210D, IC-F4210D, IC-F4031, IC-F3101D, IC-F4101D, ICF4001, IC-F4011, IC-F4021, IC-F4021S, IC-F4021T |
| S8 | Icom: IC-F30G, IC-F30GT, IC-F30GS, IC-F31, IC-F31GS, IC-F31GT, IC-F40G, ICF40GS, IC-F40GT, IC-F41G, IC-F50, IC-F50V, IC-F51, IC-F60, IC-F60V, IC-F61, F70, F80, M87, M88, IC-F3061 Series, IC-F4061 Series, IC-F3161 Series, ICF4161 Series |
| T1 | TYT: TH-9600 |
| Y4 | Vertex Standard: Two mounting screws - eVerge EVX-261, EVX-531, EVX-534, EVX-539, VX130, VX160, VX180, VX210, VX210A, VX-261, VX-264, VX300, VX400, VX410, VX420, VX230, VX231, VX350, VX351, VX354, VX451, VX454, VX459 |
| Y6 | Vertex Standard: eVerge EVX-S24 |
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In this video clip from Episode 174 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny and Rick answer some burning questions about the KG-1000G and the new KG-1000G Plus GMRS Mobile/Base Two Way Radio. Both are available exclusively from Buy Two Way Radios.
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In this video clip from Episode 174 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny and Rick answer some burning questions about the new KG-1000G Plus GMRS Mobile/Base Two Way Radio.