The Wouxun S-Series of two way radios consists of five models encompassing four different radio services. These include Aviation, Business, CB, and GMRS. Each model is specifically made for the service on which it functions. All models are FCC type accepted to legally operate on the band, frequencies and service for which they are assigned.
While there are some standard features that are built-into the entire S-series by default, there are also some important differences. These differences are primarily due to the requirements and limitations imposed by the FCC on radios that operate on a specific service.
Below is a reference chart with a general overview of the differences and similarities between the current models in the Wouxun S-Series.
| Wouxun S-Series Radio Comparison | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | KG-S72C | KG-S74A | KG-S84B | KG-S86B | KG-S88G |
| Receiver Type | Superheterodyne | Superheterodyne | Superheterodyne | Superheterodyne | Superheterodyne |
| Radio Service | CB | Aviation | Business | Business | GMRS |
| FCC ID | WVTWOUXUN29 | 2A6DTET001 | WVTWOUXUN30 | WVTWOUXUN30 | WVTWOUXUN28 |
| Maximum Transmit Power | 2W AM/4W FM | 6W (PEP) | 2W | 2W | 5W |
| Custom Channels | 400 | 400 | 256 | 400 | 400 |
| Band | CB | VHF | UHF | UHF | UHF |
| Transmit Frequencies | CB (Assigned) | Avionic | Business (Assigned) | Business (Assigned) | GMRS (Assigned) |
| Receive Frequencies | 26-27 MHz | 118-137 MHz | 400-480 MHz | 400-480 MHz | 400-480 MHz |
| Modulation | AM/FM | AM | FM | FM | FM |
| NOAA Weather Channels | ✔ | ||||
| NOAA Weather Alerts | ✔ | ||||
| Weather Alert Notifications | 5 | ||||
| Privacy Codes | 50 CTCSS/105 DCS (FM) | 50 CTCSS/105 DCS | 50 CTCSS/105 DCS | 50 CTCSS/105 DCS | |
| Keypad | 4-Key | Full | 4-Key | Full DTMF | |
| Programmable Side Keys | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Programmable Top Key | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Backlit LCD Display | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Display Channel Name, Number or Frequency | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Custom Display Messages | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Channel Scan | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Priority Channel Scan | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| CTCSS/DCS Tone Scan | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Favorite Channels | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Wide/Narrow Bandwidth Selectable | ✔ | ||||
| Busy Channel Lockout | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| VOX | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| English Voice Guide | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button Beep | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Roger Beep | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Tune Specific Frequencies Directly (Frequency Mode) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Emergency Frequency | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| High/Low Power Selectable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Monitor Function | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recall | ✔ | ||||
| Compander | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Descrambler | ✔ | ||||
| DTMF Encode/Decode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Display Backlight | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Power-On Display Message | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Battery Meter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Low Battery Alert | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Power Saver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Timeout Timer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Stopwatch Timer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Built-in Flashlight | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Built-in Front Speaker | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2-pin Audio Connector (K1) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| USB-C Charging Port | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Antenna Connector (K1) | SMA M | SMA M | SMA M | SMA M | SMA M |
| PC Programmable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lithium-ion Battery | BLO-021 2000 mAh | BLO-021 2000 mAh | BLO-021 2000 mAh | BLO-021 2000 mAh | BLO-021 2000 mAh |
| Dust/Water Protection | IP65 | IP67 | IP65 | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions (inches/millimeters) | 4.53 × 2.14 × 1.36 (in)/ 115 × 54.3 × 34.6 (mm) | 4.53 × 2.14 × 1.36 (in)/ 115 × 54.3 × 34.6 (mm) | 4.53 × 2.14 × 1.36 (in)/ 115 × 54.3 × 34.6 (mm) | 4.53 × 2.14 × 1.36 (in)/ 115 × 54.3 × 34.6 (mm) | 4.53 × 2.14 × 1.36 (in)/ 115 × 54.3 × 34.6 (mm) |
| Weight (ounces/grams) | 8.32oz / 236g | 8.40oz / 238g | 7.94oz / 225g | 8.32oz / 236g | 8.40oz / 238g |
| Antenna Connector Type | SMA Male (Standard) | SMA Male (Standard) | SMA Male (Standard) | SMA Male (Standard) | SMA Male (Standard) |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
*Note: The features highlighted in green are only available on the aviation model.
