CORRECT Software for the Wouxun KG-1000 Plus

[WSBY419]

The link provided by buy2wayradios for this software (which isn't available from Wouxun's website) has 2 seemingly identical zipped files. I'm told one is for 64 bit Windows and the other is for a lesser version. I've installed and uninstalled both versions as they said my Wouxun cable was NFG (my laptop recognized it) or the radio was off (it wasn't) when I tried to read or write to the radio.

Have I now screwed up my laptop, or is there an answer to my ills?

 

Thanks in advance.

WSBY419 

[WSBY419]

1 hour ago, WRXR360 said:

Just curious, did BuyTwoWayRadios help you troubleshoot your issue?

No, they did not. They haven't had the best communication with me, unfortunately. 

[WRXR360]

10 minutes ago, WSBY419 said:

No, they did not. They haven't had the best communication with me, unfortunately. 

Good to know the (6dbi) antenna you are using. I wonder if anyone has tested that antenna against the UT-72G, especially on receive.

Sad that BTWR didn't help because plugging the red cable into the wrong "port" is probably a common mistake. I made the same mistake... and then I decided to read the manual. Still, the KG-1000G is a great radio. I also use the amateur version UV980P. A very solid radio.

[WRWE456]

4 hours ago, WSBY419 said:

It's the smallest things that fix the biggest problems.

WRXR360 correctly suggested I use the PC input on the opposite side of the KG1000 from the microphone input.

For this, I thank you WRXR360 very much. 

I simply didn't see nor feel the rubber cap over it. Of course, it has "PC" imprinted on it. (Duh)

 

Really really hate to say it but many problems can be avoided by reading the manual. Just sayin, it's in there, page 32 with pictures.

[WRXR360]

5 minutes ago, WRWE456 said:

Really really hate to say it but many problems can be avoided by reading the manual. Just sayin, it's in there, page 32 with pictures.

Real men don't read the manual... until they need too!

[WRWE456]

1 minute ago, WRXR360 said:

Real men don't read the manual... until they need too!

Well I guess if everyone read the manuals we would have a lot less to talk about on these forum's LOL.

[WSBY419]

13 minutes ago, WRWE456 said:

Really really hate to say it but many problems can be avoided by reading the manual. Just sayin, it's in there, page 32 with pictures.

Fact is, you're correct. I mistakenly set this up in a truck. Not that it's an excuse from re-reading the manual, but I checked around the radio by feel for a similar port to no avail when trying to use the software. 

 

[WSBY419]

9 minutes ago, WRXR360 said:

Real men don't read the manual... until they need too!

It should be pronounced, " Man, you all." eh?

[WRWE456]

Hey we have all done it. Just glad we could help sort it out.

[SteveShannon]

4 hours ago, WSBY419 said:

It's the smallest things that fix the biggest problems.

WRXR360 correctly suggested I use the PC input on the opposite side of the KG1000 from the microphone input.

For this, I thank you WRXR360 very much. 

I simply didn't see nor feel the rubber cap over it. Of course, it has "PC" imprinted on it. (Duh)

 

 

Actually, @MarkInTampa asked if you were using the correct port on the radio six minutes after you first posted your question. 

[WSBY419]

17 hours ago, Sshannon said:

Actually, @MarkInTampa asked if you were using the correct port on the radio six minutes after you first posted your question. 

I'm beginning to understand "some people."