KG-1000G Plus

The Wouxun KG-1000G Plus GMRS mobile two way radio is pre-configured with 22 simplex and 8 GMRS repeater channels. Since it can be programmed with up to 999 total channels, you can add additional repeater channels to the radio with customized tones and codes. How do you do it?

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows you how to add a repeater channel to the KG-1000G Plus directly from the radio itself.
This procedure works on the original Wouxun KG-1000G and KG-1000G Plus.

The Wouxun KG-1000 Series mobile radios have a built-in NOAA weather mode with 7 NOAA weather channels. NOAA Weather Mode allows you to quickly access weather information from a local NOAA broadcast station.

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows you how to access NOA weather channels on the Wouxun KG-1000G, KG-1000G Plus and KG-1000M mobile two way radio.

The Wouxun KG-1000 Series mobile two way radios have a removable front panel that, when detached, can be installed just about anywhere in your vehicle. The panel is fairly easy to remove. The trick is knowing how to do it.

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows how to easily remove and attach the front panel or faceplate of the Wouxun KG-1000G Plus mobile two way radio. This procedure also works on the original KG-1000G and KG-1000M MURS mobile, as well as other Wouxun mobiles such as the KG-UV980P and KG-UV920P-A.

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Two common support issues with Wouxun KG-1000 Series radios cause a lot of frustration with users, and both have to do with connectivity. Either the radio has trouble connecting to a computer when attempting to program it, or the hand microphone does not work when attempting to use it. These two issues are somewhat related, and also the simplest to resolve.

In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows you how quickly and easily fix these cable connection issues on Wouxun KG-100G, KG-1000G Plus and KG-1000M mobile two way radios.

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In this video clip from Episode 174 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny and Rick answer some burning questions about the KG-1000G and the new KG-1000G Plus GMRS Mobile/Base Two Way Radio. Both are available exclusively from Buy Two Way Radios.

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The Wouxun KG-1000G GMRS mobile radio has received a hefty upgrade. Introducing the new KG-1000G Plus!

In this video segment from Episode 173 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast Podcast, Danny, Anthony and Rick go top to bottom on the Wouxun KG-1000G Plus to analyze what makes this new iteration of the most popular and powerful mobile GMRS radio so different from the original. The KG-1000G Plus is available now, and only from Buy Two Way Radios.

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We introduce a new model in the Wouxun KG-1000G Series with some new feature upgrades and enhanced functionality. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.
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When we first introduced the Wouxun KG-1000G back in December of 2020, we had a vague idea that it would get a lot of attention from the GMRS community. Little did we realize just how popular it would become. Now, we are excited to unveil the next generation of this series, the KG-1000G Plus!

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The Wouxun KG-1000G Plus GMRS Base/Mobile Two Way Radio is an improved, updated iteration of the original KG-1000G. Like its older counterpart, it transmits on 15 simplex GMRS channels and 8 GMRS repeater channels, has 7 NOAA weather channels and receives on multiple bands, including 2 meter, (144-148 MHz), 70cm (420-450 MHz), 6 meter (50.1-54 MHz) and airband frequencies on AM. It retains all the same basic features of the KG-1000G and adds a more organized menu, plus a few new options for even greater functionality. Overall, this is a transceiver for licensed operators who want an enhanced GMRS experience at a modest premium.

The KG-1000G Plus is not only a powerful mobile GMRS radio, it also makes an awesome base station. When connected to the Wouxun SPS31WIN, Samlex SEC-1235M or similar power supply, the KG-1000G Plus is an awesome desktop GMRS radio. When connected to a second KG-1000G or KG-1000G Plus as shown in this tutorial video, a pair of these radios can operate as a GMRS repeater!

KG-1000G Plus Key Features

• 22 Simplex GMRS Channels
• 8 GMRS Repeater Channels
• 7 NOAA Weather Channels
• 50-53.995 MHz (6m) (Receive Only)
• 108-179.995 MHz VHF (Receive Only)
• 320-349.995 MHz (Receive Only)
• 400-479.995 (70cm) MHz (Receive Only)
• 700-985 MHz (Receive Only)
• AM 108-136MHz (Receive Only)
• 87.5-108MHz FM Radio (Receive Only)
• 50W Maximum Transmit Power
• 4 Transmit Power Levels
• 999 Total Custom Memory Channels
• Dual Frequency Display
• Remote Head Mounting Capability
• Three Color Selectable LED
• Repeater Capability
• Repeater Offset Support
• GMRS Repeater Operation Mode (Second KG-1000G Plus Required)
• Standard and Non-Standard CTCSS/DCS
• Split CTCSS/DCS Tone Support
• Priority Channel Scanning
• Frequency Scanning
• CTCSS/DCS Tone Scan
• Simultaneous Scanning on A/B Areas
• Auto-Detect AM Transmissions
• Dual Speakers with Independent Volume Controls
• Dual 3.5mm External Speaker Ports
• Backlit DTMF Speaker Microphone
• Incoming Caller ID Display
• Custom Display Message
• DTMF Encoding and Decoding
• Channel Name Edit and Display
• Group Calls, All Call and Selective Call
• Supports 10 Scan Groups
• 8 Group Descramble
• Companding
• Wide/Narrow Bandwidth Selectable
• Busy Channel Lockout
• Power Management
• English Voice Prompts
• Roger Beep Enable/Disable
• Minimum Operating Voltage Alarm
• Stun/Kill Function
• Single Tone Pulse Frequency
• Keypad Lock
• Cooling Fan
• Adjustable Cooling Fan Control
• Automatic Temperature Testing
• Timeout Timer
• PC Programmable
• 4 Configurable Front Panel Buttons
• Reset

Programming the KG-1000G Plus
Programming the Wouxun KG-1000G Plus is essentially the same as programming the original KG-1000G, and with a few added options. You can do it directly from the DTMF keypad on the speaker microphone or through a PC using the Wouxun KG-1000G Plus programming software.

Direct from the radio
If you are already familiar with the steps to program channels and frequencies into the Wouxun KG-1000G or other Wouxun mobile radios, programming the KG-1000G Plus directly from the radio itself is pretty much the same. If you haven't programmed a Wouxun mobile before or you are new to programming any two way radio, relax. The KG-1000G Plus owners manual is carefully written in plain English and is easy to understand, even when explaining some of the advanced features of the radio.

The KG-1000G Plus menu consists of 66 options. Default settings are bold.

*Note: The menu item in red is available in the menu for display only. It can be modified through optional programming software.
**The menu item in yellow is available in Frequency mode only.
***The menu item in green is available in Channel mode only.
****The menu item in violet is not available in repeater mode.
*****The menu item in orange is available on Area "A" only.

Programming with software
The KG-1000G Plus uses the same PCO-003 USB programming cable as many other popular Wouxun mobile radios, including the KG-UV920P-A, KG-UV950P, KG-UV980P and original KG-1000G. Simply follow the Wouxun KG-UV920P-A cable driver installation instructions.

Unlike the programming cable, the Wouxun KG-1000G Plus programming software is specific to the radio and is currently available for Windows PCs only. The programming software is located under the Downloads tab on the Wouxun KG-1000G Plus product page at Buy Two Way Radios.

KG-1000G Plus Operation
Working the KG-1000G Plus is almost exactly same as operating the original KG-1000G. In fact, it is essentially the same radio, so the console, key layout and dual speakers are identical for both radios. It uses a slightly modified version of the KG-UV10A hand speaker microphone with a few buttons that are re-labeled specifically for the Plus. The speaker microphone plugs into a jack located on the right side when facing the front panel. The location of everything else on the front panel is also the same as the aforementioned KG-1000G, including the LCD display, dual volume control knobs and large channel knob.

The keys and their primary functions are listed in the chart below:

As a GMRS radio alone, the Wouxun KG-1000G Plus is a great value. As a mobile/base station radio or repeater, it can add even greater versatility to your GMRS experience.

When we first introduced the Wouxun KG-1000G back in December of 2020, we had a vague idea that it would get a lot of attention from the GMRS community. Little did we realize just how popular it would become. Of course, there is always room for improvement, and we've received a lot of great feedback from fans of the KG-1000G with suggestions on how it could be enhanced to make it even better. As fans ourselves, we listened and got to work, collaborating with Wouxun to create a mobile and base station radio that takes the KG-1000G to the next level. Now, we are excited to unveil the next generation of this series, the KG-1000G Plus!

We don't want mess too much with what is already a good thing. The old saying that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" certainly applies here. For this reason, the KG-1000G Plus is essentially the same radio as the original, plus a few exciting tweaks and upgrades to fine-tune the GMRS radio experience.

What are these changes?

Before we dive into what is different, let's take a moment to cover what isn't. When we say it's "essentially the same", well, it really is. This is the exact same hardware as the original. If you already have an original KG-1000G radio, there's not much of a learning curve here, and it won't require any changes or upgrades to your existing antennas, mounts and other accessories.

The core feature set and functions are the same. It has 30 GMRS channels, including 8 GMRS repeater channels, 7 NOAA weather channels, dual mode operation, multi-band receive, CTCSS/DCS scan and detection, the works. If its a standard feature on the KG-1000G, you'll find it on the Plus, as well. No changes there. We certainly don't want to mess up a good thing!

So, what's changed?

Usability and Consistency

We've released several exclusive Wouxun GMRS radios since the original KG-1000G, and we've learned a lot in the process. Each model has had a slightly more refined user experience, customized for GMRS.

The menu, button and function names on the original KG-1000G were consistent with similar amateur radio models. Some amateur features remained in the menu even though they weren't useful for GMRS, and some button and function names were somewhat cryptic and difficult to understand without a manual.

With the KG-1000G Plus, we've changed the naming to be more consistent with other recent models. We've also changed some function names to eliminate confusion. As an example, the term "BAND" was used to refer multiple separate features. Now, switching between areas A/B on the front of the radio is done by pressing an AREA button, and BAND is reserved for changing between frequency bands.

Physical/Cosmetic
There are also a few minor physical changes to the Plus. The most noticeable change is in the four button array on the top of the front panel. The original KG-1000G has four buttons. Three are the labeled A, B, and C programmable buttons and the fourth is labeled with a graphical key, which signifies the button activates the Lock function. The KG-1000G Plus still has the four buttons, but the fourth is now a programmable button labeled "D". This button is no longer "locked" to the LOCK function, but can be assigned to any of the PF key functions, including LOCK.

The BAND button on the front panel was renamed to AREA. A weather icon was also added to this AREA button. Some users did not realize a long press of this button would activate weather mode, so the icon was added as a visual indicator.

In addition to the front panel, a few changes were made to the hand microphone. The MAIN button was renamed to AREA, the BAND label on the number 1 key was replaced with WX and now activates weather mode, B/SW on the number 3 key was replaced with BAND, MEMCH on the 4 key was relabeled CH-ADD, H/L (High/Low Power) on the 5 key changed to PWR, the VFO/MR text on the 6 key was renamed to MODE, and SET-D on the 7 key was renamed RPT.

Audio
We received great reports of the audio quality on the KG-1000G, but Wouxun found a way to make it even better! Don't expect to hear a major difference, but some improvments have been made to the transmit audio.

Menu Options
Some menu options have been renamed and reordered. Generally, we attempted to group items in a way that makes more sense and name items more consistently with the newer Wouxun handheld GMRS models. As an example, you can change the scan mode using the SCANMODE menu option instead of SC-REV.

New menu options have been added for several functions that were previously only available as programmable key assignments. Examples are WORKMODE, TDR, CH-ADD, and TX-POWER.

The OFFSET menu option was removed and the SFT-D menu label was changed to "REPEATER" with options for ON and OFF. This is similar to the Wouxun handheld GMRS radios and enables transmitting to the repeater offset automatically if tuned to a valid GMRS frequency.

Menu options have been added for some functions that were previously only accessible in the programming software. Some examples of this are DTMF delay, duration and interval features and the hold time for repeat.

The Priority Channel can now be set using a new PRI-SAVE menu option. This sets the priority channel to the currently active channel. PRI-SAVE is also available as a PF (programmable) key option.

The Priority Channel can now be quickly accessed by using the new PRI-SEL menu option. Previously, some users found it cumbersome to switch to the priority channel after hearing activity. PRI-SEL is also available as a PF key option for even quicker access.

Scanning
A special mode has been added to the Priority Scan feature that allows for disabling the priority scan during RX. Previously if Priority Scan was enabled and activity was detected on the priority channel, this would be heard immediately, even if it meant interrupting an active RX. The PRI-SCAN menu item (formerly PRICH-SW) now has options: OFF, ON-ALWYS and ON-STBY. The ON-STBY option is new and means that priority scan is only active when the area is on standby.

As a side note, Scan mode now works in weather mode.

Real Time Squelch Adjustment

Changing the SQUELCH option now adjusts the squelch in real time instead of first requiring you to save the menu option. This allows you to dial-in (or out) the appropriate squelch level if a weak signal is currently being received.

Navigation
Pressing EXIT while editing a menu item will now return to the menu instead of exiting the menu completely. This works similar to the Wouxun handheld GMRS radios.

Weather mode can now be accessed on either A or B areas of the KG-1000G Plus. Previously weather mode was only accessible on the A area.

The arrow keys can be pressed during scan mode to change the scan direction. This previously only worked in TO mode but now also works in CO mode.

Display Icons
For receive-only channels, a "-" indicator is no longer shown on the display.

An indicator has been added to the display that is shown when weather mode is active.

Programming Software
An "Area Message" field has been added to the programming software. This allows for customizing the message that is displayed when the radio is powered on, as well as the text that is shown on the inactive area when TDR is set to OFF. The maximum message length is 8 characters - perfect for your GMRS callsign!

Various other items have also been updated in the programming software. These changes primarily involve renaming some items or reformatting them to produce a better user experience.

Programmable Function Key Options

The front panel programmable buttons and the hand Mic PF key are now assignable to all of the same PF key options. Gone are the limited options for specific programmable keys. You can assign any available option to any available key!

That's not all. Changes were made to the PF key options. For maximum flexibility and easier identification of available functions, new options were added and existing options were renamed. Check the table below for a full list.

The KG-1000G Plus is packaged in the same box as the original KG-1000G, and with all of the same accessories, including the hand microphone, mounts and hardware.

The Wouxun KG-1000G Plus is now available to ship exclusively from Buy Two Way Radios. Price: $389.99