Wouxun KG 935G plus

[WSGL514]

Hi all ! I’m thinking about getting the Wouxun 935 plus and looking for opinions about this radio from those who have one. Any input is appreciated!

WSGL514

[WRYZ926]

The 935G Plus is a nice radio. I have one and enjoy using it.

[WRHS218]

I have owned the 935G and now have the 935G Plus and both like it and recommend it. It is my goto GMRS handheld and I have had many GMRS handhelds. I use the wide RX capabilities a lot. In my area the local Sheriff's department is still using VHF so I have my 935G+ programmed to be able to listen local law enforcement and fire departments. When I travel I program any repeaters I might be in range of along my planned route. I have also programmed in 186 railroad frequencies to scan on long trips to keep me entertained. I have all the HAM repeaters in my area programmed in so I can listen to those if I want. I have tested the 935G+ side by side with several different superheterodyne radios and RX/TX is just as good. The IP66 rating is good and I have used the radio in the rain and snow. It has also been dropped a couple of times with no damage. At first I didn't think I would care about the Channel Wizard but have come to appreciate it when programming the 935G+ by hand.

 

[WRDU469]

935G plus is my go to radio. I highly recommend it based on countless tests against Baofeng and TID Radios that I have done. They are a more expensive radio than most but I have not been disappointed by it's overall performance and capabilities. The other thing for me, is I have tested power output on many radios. The 935G+ has been the most consistent in "advertised" power output (close to 5 watts and in some cases more). Other radios in the Baofeng and TID radio department are hit or miss on output. For me that is the difference from making contact in a unique location I visit to not making a contact. That little bit of extra juice makes the difference for me against other radios I have tested from same location.

[WRYZ926]

And don't let the fact that the 935G Plus is a SOC (system on chip) radio and not superheterodyne bother you.. The 935G does just as well as the Wouxun KG-Q10G/H models that are superheterodyne. I can't tell any difference between the 935G Plus and the Q10H models I own.

[brasda91]

I just got one about 2 weeks ago. I blame it on everyone here. Lots of enablers on here. They will tell you it's the best thing since sliced bread.....

it's not expensive, get it......

what's one more radio going to hurt......

I love it more than all my other radios.....

And they're all correct! Listen, this radio is more advanced than I am. It's got some channel wizard thing and some tone scan thing. It's got more features than I'll ever use, but it is pretty sweet. I mean, it's not expensive and one more isn't going to hurt. I kinda like it better than all my other radios.

[Whiskey363]

19 hours ago, WSGL514 said:

Hi all ! I’m thinking about getting the Wouxun 935 plus and looking for opinions about this radio from those who have one. Any input is appreciated!

WSGL514

What do you plan to use the radio for? If it is just to talk to family or hunting buddies I suggest something simpler like the Rocky Talkie 5 watt radio. The 935 plus was my first "real" GMRS radio and was a little overwhelming for the first 2 weeks. I can't just hand it to someone to use without instructing them as it is not intuative to non radio users. If you want to a handheld for repeaters and talking to other GMRS users in your area, the 935 is great.

[WRYZ926]

3 hours ago, brasda91 said:

I just got one about 2 weeks ago. I blame it on everyone here. Lots of enablers on here. They will tell you it's the best thing since sliced bread.....

I will help enable others some more. If you are looking for a good IP rated 20 watt mobile radio then go with the KG-XS20G. 

The XS20G pairs well with the 935G. They actually use the same screen and have the same menu layout. So if you can program one, then you can program the other without having to learn a new menu system.

[radiozip]

Six months with mine, favorite GMRS radio. Considering the new 935H as well.

[RIPPER238]

Just got my new 935G Plus the other day. It appears to be the most robust and solid GMRS radio from my research. Display is super bright compared to my Q10H and in some ways has better features. I think anyone with the cash should get it if you do a lot of GMRS. 

 

Still wondering if the desktop charger on the 935G will charge my Q10H batteries and vice versa, seems nicer then the on that came with my Q10H. 

[WRYZ926]

46 minutes ago, RIPPER238 said:

Still wondering if the desktop charger on the 935G will charge my Q10H batteries and vice versa, seems nicer then the on that came with my Q10H.

The charging bases will not interchange. There is enough differences between the 935 battery and the Q10 battery to keep this from working. The 935 battery is thinner and narrower so it will not lock into the Q10 charger. The Q10 battery is too wide and too thick that it will not even fit into the 935 charger.

Yes I own the Q10H and 935G and tried. It's a no go.

The nice thing is that both radios can be charged using a USB C cable.