The Wouxun KG-905G is a very easy GMRS radio to setup and use. It's even easier to program using the programming software. However, when first installing the software, you may encounter an issue that prevents it from recognizing the programming cable, even one that has been used before to program other radios. Fortunately, there is an easy fix. In this article, we're going to walk you through the installation process so this issue doesn't occur to begin with.
Here is how to install the programming cable and software for the KG-905G and avoid this issue.
Step 1 - Install the programming cable
If you have a Baofeng, TYT or other Wouxun analog ht radio equipped with a 2-pin Kenwood style (K1) connector port, chances are you already have a programming cable and the driver for it installed in your computer. This same cable should work with the KG-905G. If not, you will need the Wouxun PCO-001 or XLT Painless Programming Cable. We recommend the XLT cable for easiest installation and use.
Step 2 - Download the KG-905G programming software
The KG-905G programming software is a free download and is located on the KG-905G product page at Buy Two Way Radios. Click on the Downloads tab, click on Wouxun-KG-905G-Programming-Software and download it to your computer. This software runs on Microsoft Windows only. Wouxun does not offer a version for iOS or Linux at this time.
Step 3 - Install the programming software
Unpack the compressed (zip) folder and run the file kg-905g-software.exe. This software is specific to the KG-905G and is quite different from the programming software for other Wouxun radios. Although not specifically branded as such, this is the software officially provided by Wouxun for the KG-905G.
When you run the installation, Windows Defender or your third party anti-virus application may flag it as potential malware. These warnings are a false positive. Allow the installation to proceed.
Once installation is complete, there should be a shortcut on your desktop for the KG-905G programming software. Before running the software, however, there is one additional step to perform. You will need to set it to run in Windows 8 Compatibility Mode.
If you attempt to run the software immediately after installation, the application won't see your programming cable unless it happens to be on com port 1. If you click Setup on the menu bar and go to Com Setup, all the com ports will likely be grayed out. The fix is to run it in Compatibility Mode.
First, close the programming software. Next, right-click the KG-905G shortcut icon on the desktop, choose Properties in the pop-up menu, and click on the Compatibility tab.
If there in no shortcut on your desktop, find the KG-905G app in the start menu, right-click it and choose Open File Location. The Explorer window will appear with the KG-905G shortcut. Right-click the shortcut and go to Properties.
From the Properties window, select the Compatibility tab and then check “Run this program in compatibility mode for” box and select Windows 8 in the drop-down box. Click Apply, Click OK, and your done.
Now, run the KG-905G programming software. Choose Setup in the menu bar, go to Com Setup, select the active Com port assigned to your progamming cable, and click the ?? button (yeah, we know) to choose it. The programming software should now recognize your programming cable and communicate directly with your radio.
If these instructions are followed correctly, you should be able to read and write to the KG-905G with ease. If they do not work for your configuration, contact us. Keep in mind these instructions are for Microsoft Windows PCs only and only for use with a properly installed programming cable connected to a Wouxun KG-905G GMRS radio.
