Wouxun KG-Q10G Antenna Question

[WJF54]

I'm thinking about purchasing a Wouxun KG-Q10G and just discovered in reading the manual online, that the antenna can't be removed. I guess this is because of FCC regulations regarding transmission of GPS data.

I'm wondering then, how good is the antenna on the radio? Is it as good as say, a melowave bandit or a Nagoya? And if not, is there any way to safely remove it without damaging the radio or voiding the warranty? Ideally, I'd like to be able to use it with a mobile antenna, too now and then.

Maybe I'm making a bigger deal out of this than I should, but I'd be interested in hearing the thoughts of folks that have this radio. 

Thanks!!  

[Elmo777]

I have this radio, and it is my goto handheld.  So far i have had no issues with even thinking about needing a different antenna.  I can consistently hit four different repeaters from inside my house that are all over 25 to 35 miles away.  Now to answer your questions about the removable antenna.  Earlier models had a healthy dab of glue on the threads.  Mine however did not, it came off with little to no effort, it is hit or miss.  I caution you on trying force it off as some have tried and ruined their radios.  As stated earlier, this little handheld really does do great with the stock antenna, but if you really want to replace it, turn it very very slowly, lol.  

[WJF54]

Thank you so much!!! This was exactly the info I was looking for. The guy at BuyTwoWayRadios hinted that removal was a possibility but that was as far as he'd go. If you're hitting repeaters at that distance though, maybe I don't even need a bandit or nagoya antenna ...

I think i'll go ahead and take the plunge. I have the 935G Plus and like it a lot but the superheterodyne receiver and all the extra features make this one super-tempting. 

Now ... should I go solid balck or be really daring and get a blue one? Decisions, decisions .... 

Thanks again!!

[Elmo777]

6 minutes ago, WJF54 said:

Thank you so much!!! This was exactly the info I was looking for. The guy at BuyTwoWayRadios hinted that removal was a possibility but that was as far as he'd go. If you're hitting repeaters at that distance though, maybe I don't even need a bandit or nagoya antenna ...

I think i'll go ahead and take the plunge. I have the 935G Plus and like it a lot but the superheterodyne receiver and all the extra features make this one super-tempting. 

Now ... should I go solid balck or be really daring and get a blue one? Decisions, decisions .... 

Thanks again!!

i think you will be pretty happy with it, cant go wrong with Blue!!!

[WRYZ926]

I don't have the KG-Q10G but I do have the KG-935G+. I tried the Nagoya 771G on the 935 and the stock antenna actually performed better. Each radio and antenna will be a little different. You won't know unless you try.

[WRTC928]

14 hours ago, WJF54 said:

Now ... should I go solid balck or be really daring and get a blue one? Decisions, decisions .... 

Everyone has black. Be a rebel.

[WRTC928]

14 minutes ago, WRYZ926 said:

I don't have the KG-Q10G but I do have the KG-935G+. I tried the Nagoya 771G on the 935 and the stock antenna actually performed better. Each radio and antenna will be a little different. You won't know unless you try.

I've noticed that two identical radios can have different preferences for antennas. That's why it's so hard to answer "Which antenna is best?" questions.

[WRYZ926]

1 hour ago, WRTC928 said:

I've noticed that two identical radios can have different preferences for antennas. That's why it's so hard to answer "Which antenna is best?" questions.

Exactly. That's why I always say that you won't know until you try.

I have tried the 771G on all of my GMRS radios. The stock antenna did better on my Wouxun radios while the 771G did better on my Baofeng radios

I also tried the 771 on my 2m/70cm radios. The stock antenna did better on my Icom and Wouxun radios while the 771 did better on my Baofeng, QRZ/TYT, and Quansheng radios.

[WJF54]

8 hours ago, WRTC928 said:

Everyone has black. Be a rebel.

It's a slippery slope ... today a blue radio. Tomorrow, I might start running with scissors!  

[WRHS218]

On 2/12/2026 at 4:12 PM, WJF54 said:

Now ... should I go solid balck or be really daring and get a blue one? Decisions, decisions ....

I have always wanted a radio the same color as the Bat phone under glass at the Wayne Manor. The chicks would be able to see it better on my belt and you know what that means...