Best gmrs handheld radio?

[WRYZ926]

I'm going to be an enabler here, go ahead and get the 935G Plus.I have the KG-935G Plus and definitely like it. 

[brasda91]

11 minutes ago, WRYZ926 said:

I'm going to be an enabler here, go ahead and get the 935G Plus.I have the KG-935G Plus and definitely like it. 

damn it  

[WRUU653]

1 hour ago, brasda91 said:

What is the arguement for the 935G+ ?

It’s another radio and don’t you deserve it? Sorry, I’m also an enabler.

Seriously though some things you may like about the KG-935G plus…

More channels (999)

VHF/UHF receive as well as FM radio 

dual band

NOAA weather channels

Here is a comparison video Randy did from the KG-905G to the 935g and while it is not the plus model you’ll find the comparisons helpful in seeing the difference from your current radio.

 

[brasda91]

well, I hope all you enablers are happy! I just ordered the 935G+, lol

Honestly don't know why. One side of my brain kept saying "my 905G is perfectly fine", the other side was like "but it's newer and has a color display and everybody says it's great"

[brasda91]

On 1/2/2025 at 9:04 PM, WRUU653 said:

It’s another radio and don’t you deserve it? Sorry, I’m also an enabler.

Seriously though some things you may like about the KG-935G plus…

More channels (999)

VHF/UHF receive as well as FM radio 

dual band

NOAA weather channels

Here is a comparison video Randy did from the KG-905G to the 935g and while it is not the plus model you’ll find the comparisons helpful in seeing the difference from your current radio.

 

I think I've seen it

[WRCR724]

On 4/24/2024 at 10:25 AM, WSBT633 said:

I’m new to gmrs and curious to see what some of your more seasoned gmrs’ers think would be a decent radio? Right now I’m using the Tidradio TD-H3. 

Your title is "Best gmrs handheld radio?" Then you ask what we would "...think would be a decent radio". 

Do you want the best or do you want a decent radio? 

I think you have the best, decent radio. Now just use it. 

[RIPPER238]

Curious, why go with a KG-935G Plus when you can go with a KG-Q10G for only $50 more? 

[BoxCar]

Just now, RIPPER238 said:

Curious, why go with a KG-935G Plus when you can go with a KG-Q10G for only $50 more? 

To save $50.

[WRYZ926]

As of right now the KG-935G Plus is $149.99 and the KG-Q10G is $219.99 on Buy Two Way Radio.

Both are IP rated; 935G - IP66, Q10G - IP67

935G - SOC

Q10G - superheterodyne

Q10G has GPS functions - downside is it only works with other Wouxun radios.

I have a 935G Plus and a Q10H (quad band model) and I can't tell much difference in performance between the two. Both have good front ends that are not susceptible to front end over load. Both receive well and both sound good when transmitting.

So you have to ask yourself if the slightly better IP rating, superheterodyne vs SOC, and GPS function is worth the extra $70 or not.

PS: I went with the Q10H version since it is quad band and can be unlocked if I choose to do so. The Q10H covers the 2m, 1.25m, 70cm, and 6m bands out of the box and will also cover MURS and GMRS if unlocked.

[RIPPER238]

57 minutes ago, WRYZ926 said:

As of right now the KG-935G Plus is $149.99 and the KG-Q10G is $219.99 on Buy Two Way Radio.

Both are IP rated; 935G - IP66, Q10G - IP67

935G - SOC

Q10G - superheterodyne

Q10G has GPS functions - downside is it only works with other Wouxun radios.

I have a 935G Plus and a Q10H (quad band model) and I can't tell much difference in performance between the two. Both have good front ends that are not susceptible to front end over load. Both receive well and both sound good when transmitting.

So you have to ask yourself if the slightly better IP rating, superheterodyne vs SOC, and GPS function is worth the extra $70 or not.

PS: I went with the Q10H version since it is quad band and can be unlocked if I choose to do so. The Q10H covers the 2m, 1.25m, 70cm, and 6m bands out of the box and will also cover MURS and GMRS if unlocked.

Q10H/G can also be used as a repeater. Have you tried that yet? 

[radiozip]

3 minutes ago, RIPPER238 said:

Q10H/G can also be used as a repeater. Have you tried that yet? 

If I'm not mistaken it's just the Q10H that can do that? It's cross band repeat, like a VHF to UHF repeater. Would be quite impressive, if not impossible, to have GMRS repeater in a single handheld.

[WRYZ926]

2 hours ago, RIPPER238 said:

Q10H/G can also be used as a repeater. Have you tried that yet? 

Only the H model is capable of cross band repeat. It receives on 70cm and transmits on 2m. And yes it works well. But I do not use the cross band on the Q10H much since all of my 50 watt mobiles are capable of cross band repeat which works a whole lot better.