The Wouxun KG-UV950P is a popular mobile radio for good reason. The versatility of quad band reception and transmission on 2m, 6m, 10m and 70cm frequencies, twin band simultaneous reception, cross-band repeat capability and a great low price for the entire package makes the UV950P a very attractive radio for hams who want the biggest bang for the buck. But that's not all it can do. In addition to the four amateur bands, it can receive on other frequencies as well, including the those on the 800MHz band. Actually, the full range of reception is from 700.000 MHz to 985.000 MHz.
However, there is one caveat. You can only access those frequencies from the "A" side.
The KG-UV950P is a "dual radio"; it essentially contains two separate radio circuits in one single package. Wouxun defines them as "A" and "B" areas. As with other dual band radios, the A/B button on the panel and speaker microphone toggles access and control back and forth between the two areas.
These dual radios may be twins, but they aren't exactly the same. Some bands and frequencies are accessible on Area A only. In fact, there are three more menu options on Area A than Area B, one of which enables the built-in commercial FM radio. The B side does not support 700MHz to 985MHz frequencies. They are accessible on area A only.
To access the 800MHz band, simply press the A/B button and switch to A, Press the 2 Key (MHz), and enter a frequency from 700.000 MHZ to 985.000 MHz. Once entered, you can also scan the entire range of those frequencies on the A side by pressing the * (Scan) key for two seconds to initiate the scan. That's really all there is to it.
Keep in mind that the radio can receive on these frequencies only. The KG-UV950P cannot transmit on 800MHz frequencies.
6 Comments
3 Item(s)