Wouxun GMRS Radio Comparison

This entry was posted on October 4, 2021 by Rick.

There was a time, not so long ago, when the number of radios manufactured for the GMRS were scant, and the number of brand name manufacturers producing them could be counted on one hand. Today, however, GMRS radios seem to be everywhere, and more manufacturers are jumping into the fray. The most notable of these companies is Wouxun.

Two years ago they introduced their first model, the KG-805G, and it was an instant hit. Since then, Wouxun has introduced other models, each an advancment on the last. Now the ever widening array of options from this one single manufacturer has created an interesting dilemma. It's no longer a question of whether or not to choose a Wouxun GMRS radio, its a question of which Wouxun radio to choose. Fortunately, we're here to help.

The following chart lists the Wouxun GMRS radios at Buy Two Way Radios with a comparison of their key features.

Wouxun GMRS Radio Feature Comparison Chart

Wouxun GMRS Radio Feature Comparison Chart
Item	KG-805G	KG-905G	KG-935G	KG-S88G	KG-1000G	KG-XS20G
Radio Service	GMRS	GMRS	GMRS	GMRS	GMRS	GMRS
Type	Handheld	Handheld	Handheld	Handheld	Mobile/Base	Mobile/Base
Receiver Type	Superhet	Superhet	Direct Conversion	Superhet	Superhet	Direct Conversion
Max Transmit Power	5W	5W	5.5W	5W	50W	20W
GMRS TX Channels	30	30	30	30	22	22
GMRS RX Channels	30	30	30	30	30	30
GMRS Repeater Channels	8	8	8	8	8	8
Custom Channels	128	256	999	400	999	999
Channel Groups		✔
Weather Channels			✔		✔	✔
Weather Scan			✔		✔	✔
Weather Alert			✔		✔	✔
400-470 MHz UHF Receive	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
136-174 MHz VHF Receive			✔		✔	✔
50-53.995 MHz Receive					✔
Air Band Receive					✔
320-349.995 MHz Receive					✔
700-985 MHz Receive					✔
AM Receive					✔
Simultaneous Dual Receive			✔		✔	✔
FM Radio	✔		✔		✔	✔
Repeater Capable	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Repeater Mode*					✔
Frequency Mode			✔	✔	✔	✔
Privacy Codes	50 CTCSS/ 105 DCS	50 CTCSS/ 107 DCS	50 CTCSS/ 105 DCS	50 CTCSS/ 105 DCS	50 CTCSS/ 105 DCS	50 CTCSS/ 105 DCS
Split CTCSS Tones/DCS Codes	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Standard and Non-Standard CTCSS/DCS			✔	✔	✔	✔
Monochrome Display	✔	✔		✔	✔
Color LCD Display			✔			✔
Dual Display Mode			✔		✔	✔
Incoming Caller ID Display			✔	✔	✔	✔
Display Channel Name, Number or Frequency	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Adjustable Squelch	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Channel Scan	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Priority Channel Scan		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Scan Groups		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Scan Add/Delete		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
CTCSS/DCS Scan		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Monitor Mode	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Key/Button Beep	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Voice Compander			✔		✔	✔
Descrambler			✔	✔	✔
Keypad/Button Lock	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Group/All/Selective Call			✔	✔	✔	✔
VOX	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
Timeout Timer (TOT)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Power Save	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Selectable Power Levels	H/L	H/L	H/M/L	H/L	H/M1/M2/L	H/L
Volume Control Knob	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Channel Knob	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Alarm Button	✔			✔
Low Power Alert	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
English Voice Prompts	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Signal Strength Meter	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hand Microphone					✔	✔
Integrated Controls on Hand Mic					✔	✔
Programmable Function Keys	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
PC Programmable	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Stopwatch Timer		✔	✔	✔		✔
Reset Function		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Flashlight			✔	✔
Power	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	12V DC	12V DC
Battery Pack	1700mAh	2600mAh	3200mAh	2000mAh
Removeable Faceplate					✔
Audio Connector	K1	K1	K1	K1	3.5mm(x2)	3.5mm
Antenna Connector	SMA M	SMA M	SMA M	SMA M	SO-239	SO-239
Dust/Water Protection	IP55	IP66	IP66	IP67	NO	NO
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year
Price	$99.99	$119.99	$149.99	$139.99	$369.99	$219.99

*Repeater Mode allows the radio to operate as a repeater. Requires two radios. Watch this tutorial video for more information.
Additional resources:
Video Introduction to the Wouxun KG-935G GMRS Radio
TWRS-45 - The Truth About GMRS Radio Range
GMRS Radio Range Chart
How to Program a Repeater Channel into your KG-905G

This entry was posted in Articles, Consumer Radios, Wouxun and tagged Wouxun, GMRS radios, comparison chart, wouxun kg-1000g on October 4, 2021 by Rick. ← Previous Post Next Post →

4 thoughts on “Wouxun GMRS Radio Comparison”

Scott November 19, 2022 at 3:48 am

Hello,

I see the KG-SX 20G pictured but no spec’s listed on this chart.
When I look on the product page for the 20G it does not list the type. I believe it to be a direct conversion but I just wanted to verify before making a purchase.

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- Rick November 21, 2022 at 5:33 am
  
  Hi Scott, The KG-SC20G is direct conversion. the XS20G is listed on the chart to the right of the KG-1000G. If you are viewing the chart on a smartphone or tablet, the chart may be cut off on the right end. If you try viewing the page in landscape mode you should be able to view it.
  
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Ryck Zarick March 15, 2022 at 8:55 am

Hello Rick.
Thank you for your comprehensive comparison.
Although I am seriously considering the purchase of the KG-935G, I had hoped your comparison would have also included the KG-UV9G, as I am having trouble getting a complete enough description on it to make a fair comparison.
I have created a spreadsheet to compare a number of GMRS radios that looked interesting enough for myself and a friend to consider. The sheet currently includes the TD-H5, GM-5R, UV-5R5, UV-5X GMRS, UV-9G, GMRS-V1, GM-30, KG-916, KG-935G. and the KG-UV9G

Thanks again, Ryck Zarick

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- Rick March 15, 2022 at 11:13 am
  
  Hi Ryck, I appreciate the feedback. The article compares all of the Wouxun GMRS radios that we sell here at Buy Two Way Radios. We don't carry the KG-UV9G, and I've never used one, so I have no experience with it from which to write about. However, we do carry all the models listed in the article, and I do use them all, so I can write about those.
  
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