KG-UV8H

[Holt]

 Looking at the Wouxun KG-UV8h. Can't tell if this is GMRS. Does it only receive GMRS but can't transmit on the GMRS frequencies? Would appreciate any input on this. Also is there a better choice for a  radio ? Thanks in advance for any help.

[WRHS218]

According to the BuyTwoWayRadios website the KG-UV8H is a 2m/70cm HAM radio. I only see the TX frequencies listed and they are definitely 2m and 70cm. One of the pictures of the radio shows the dual display with GMRS 16 on it along with what looks a vanity HAM call sign on the other half. With 999 memory channels I'm guessing it can RX outside of the Amateur bands but TX only 2m/70cm. That is just a guess though. Email them, they have always been pretty quick to answer. 

Sean

[MichaelLAX]

2 hours ago, Holt said:

 Also is there a better choice for a  radio ?

I am not aware of any way to get a Wouxun to transmit on Ham bands and GMRS; maybe this one does?!

for $30 you can experiment with the TYT-UV88 which is a dual band Ham Radio clone of the Radioddity GM-30, which easily opens to transmit on GMRS (and MURS).  

these outperform the Baofeng UV-5Rs

after you get some experience, you can upgrade to a better radio of your choice 

[MichaelLAX]

1 hour ago, WRHS218 said:

One of the pictures of the radio shows the dual display with GMRS 16 on it along with what looks a vanity HAM call sign on the other half. 

Sean: Both Callsigns are for the same Licensee in South Carolina!

Maybe he knows if it will also transmit on GMRS! 

[wayoverthere]

11 minutes ago, MichaelLAX said:

Sean: Both Callsigns are for the same Licensee in South Carolina!

Maybe he knows if it will also transmit on GMRS! 

I'll hazard a guess its someone associated with BTWR, since the company mailing address is in SC

[mbrun]

 Looking at the Wouxun KG-UV8h. Can't tell if this is GMRS. Does it only receive GMRS but can't transmit on the GMRS frequencies? Would appreciate any input on this. Also is there a better choice for a  radio ? Thanks in advance for any help.

No, the KG-UV8H will not transmit on GMRS. It will receive GMRS only.
The KG-935G is the GMRS equivalent of the 8H. It will transmit on all GMRS frequencies, and receive-only everything else that the KG-UV8H will.

The menu system of the 935 is a substantial improvement over the 8H which is very, very clunky.


Michael
WRHS965
KE8PLM

[wqpn591]

The BF-8FHP will transmit on both GMRS and HAM VHF/UHF. Had to get mine on Amazon.

 

[MichaelLAX]

3 hours ago, wqpn591 said:

The BF-8FHP will transmit on both GMRS and HAM VHF/UHF. Had to get mine on Amazon.

 

That's just a UV-5R that claims to output 8 watts; I have its clone UV-5HP.  It still has the disadvantages of the UV-5R