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New Wouxun KG-UV8D
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaCyf8j5cag
Thats a really nice unboxing and quick overview video, more will be up this weekend!
Thats a really nice unboxing and quick overview video, more will be up this weekend!
What is with the UHF band splits on these radios? Would it be that difficult to make it go to 512mhz? I am lucky because my area used 453-460 MHz.
baltimorecs
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RobKB1FJR they make a version where the UHF band covers from 420 to 520 MHz if that is what you need.
Awesome I'll look into it. There is still a lot of analog conventional here in MA
Heterodyne
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It's not very classy to promote your own videos in someone else's thread, A.J.
Jakub
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DTMF decode
Hello colleagues,
today I have just received radio Wouxun KG-UV8D. Everything seems to work fine, except of DTMF decode function. I cannot figure out how to set it. I have set ANI-EDIT (i.e. 123456). Then I have set for the particular channel "MUTE MODE" for QT+DTMF or QT*DTMF. Then when I call from another radio - dispatch DTMF tone 123456, the receiving radio does not open. Just receiving the signal, but it is still mute.
For example on Puxing PX-888K this works great.
Do you have any experience with DTMF decode?
Thank you.
Hello colleagues,
today I have just received radio Wouxun KG-UV8D. Everything seems to work fine, except of DTMF decode function. I cannot figure out how to set it. I have set ANI-EDIT (i.e. 123456). Then I have set for the particular channel "MUTE MODE" for QT+DTMF or QT*DTMF. Then when I call from another radio - dispatch DTMF tone 123456, the receiving radio does not open. Just receiving the signal, but it is still mute.
For example on Puxing PX-888K this works great.
Do you have any experience with DTMF decode?
Thank you.
I just bought a KG-UV8D at Hamcom in Plano, Tx this weekend. Got it programmed yesterday evening using the cable and software I bought with it. I also own one of the original UVD1P models that I still like and use. So far I am quite pleased with it so long as I don't count the user's manual and programming interface. Some programming SW is a must. The larger, color display is also very nice. Having never owned any other model of HT I can't compare either model to one of the bigger name brands. But for the price I don't think it can be beat - maybe equaled. I have no interest in D-STAR, GPS, etc., so the 8D and 1P fit my needs.
While I have only used it a few times to hit some of the local repeaters it seems that Wouxun did a good job. I'll give it more time and try and update my post after I get more time on it. Everyone that I know that has a Wouxun likes them. The new 8D does have the upgraded firmware as I understand it that allows for 2.5 KHz steps.
One thing I don't like is that the battery chargers aren't compatible (haven't explored why, this was what I was told) and the antenna connector is different. The 8D has a SMA male and the 1P has a SMA female. I wasn't expecting that.
While I have only used it a few times to hit some of the local repeaters it seems that Wouxun did a good job. I'll give it more time and try and update my post after I get more time on it. Everyone that I know that has a Wouxun likes them. The new 8D does have the upgraded firmware as I understand it that allows for 2.5 KHz steps.
One thing I don't like is that the battery chargers aren't compatible (haven't explored why, this was what I was told) and the antenna connector is different. The 8D has a SMA male and the 1P has a SMA female. I wasn't expecting that.
nd5y
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Just by looking at pictures it appears the UV8D has a little tiny speaker.
How does the receive audio compare between the UV8D and UVD1P?
I will check on that. Last night I did not notice a difference though. I had the 1P connected to a mag mount antenna using a jumper cable I bought for that purpose. The 8D with its whip right beside it. On a local repeater they sounded great. But I'll spend more time with it and listen for any distinctions and update the post. Could be tomorrow though.
espsvvfd
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I purchased the 420-512 version, but it won't go past 479.xxxx in VFO mode. Is there a setting somewhere to change this?
frequency expansion for KG-UV8D
I purchased the KG-UV8D with the advertised range of 136-174 and 420-520. However, I tested it and found it just as you mentioned. I couldn't enter anything over 479MHZ. However, you can used the following program found at Baofeng Pofung Wouxun UV5R UV82 UV8D UV82X GT3 UVB5 Information Site, Ham Radio. Here is the link: Wouxun KG UV8D SOFTWARE Although much of the language looks like giberish, it worked for me without incident. I hope this helps.
I purchased the KG-UV8D with the advertised range of 136-174 and 420-520. However, I tested it and found it just as you mentioned. I couldn't enter anything over 479MHZ. However, you can used the following program found at Baofeng Pofung Wouxun UV5R UV82 UV8D UV82X GT3 UVB5 Information Site, Ham Radio. Here is the link: Wouxun KG UV8D SOFTWARE Although much of the language looks like giberish, it worked for me without incident. I hope this helps.
Has anyone used one of these in cross band repeat mode yet? Can you comment on how well it works and if the repeated audio sounds ok?
prcguy
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My Wouxun KG-UV1p UHF band split starts at 400 and runs up to 520 MHz continuous
VHF starts at 136 and runs up to 190 MHz and there are no modifications to the radio
FM starts at 70 and stops at 108MHz
This is how it has always operated since i bought it new back in 2011.
I may get a model 8 to demo and test. Just dont want to go buying radios that will sit on the bench and collect dust.
VHF starts at 136 and runs up to 190 MHz and there are no modifications to the radio
FM starts at 70 and stops at 108MHz
This is how it has always operated since i bought it new back in 2011.
I may get a model 8 to demo and test. Just dont want to go buying radios that will sit on the bench and collect dust.
Still looking for any info on how good or bad the cross band repeat function is on the KG-UV8D. Specifically the repeat audio quality and if there is any self generated interference, even when non harmonically related frequencies are used during repeat.
prcguy
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nd5y
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I found this today that might have answered my question.
There is a new FCC ID for the KG-UV8D and several other model numbers.
See http://forums.radioreference.com/bu...294519-kg-uv8d-newer-version.html#post2218951
The documentation submitted to the FCC includes internal photos. It looks like there is a big speaker that is directly under the center of the keypad.
I would still appreciate any receive audio quality reports compared to other Wouxun models.
wd9ewk
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Audio from the new KG-UV8Ds is just like the older models. In fact, it was hard to find any real difference in the operation of the new UV8Ds compared to the older models.
Powerwerx had 3 of the new models (without the label showing the new FCC ID number - or any FCC ID number!) at last weekend's ARRL Centennial Convention in Hartford CT. I did some quick tests with one, comparing it against the V1.02 UV8D I already had. The new models on display, just like the model I already had, worked great for full-duplex operation using the Fox-1 satellite prototype AMSAT had on display at its booth. I transmitted to the satellite on 435.180 MHz, while simultaneously receiving the satellite on 145.980 MHz with an earpiece plugged in. This is something that does not work with the SO-50 satellite currently in orbit, where I would transmit on 145.850 MHz while trying to receive the satellite simultaneously around 436.795 MHz (receiver desense makes this impossible).
I also talked with the guys from Powerwerx at their booth during the convention. The new version they will sell and distribute to their dealers like HRO and AES will have V1.04 firmware inside, and the boards are of a slightly different design than those used in the earlier UV8Ds. Supposedly, they already have a bunch of these in a warehouse, awaiting the labels with the new FCC ID number WVTWOUXUN10 on them, before releasing them to those dealers. Normally labels with FCC ID numbers are supposed to be on the radios before their import into the USA, not after they have already arrived.
I also saw an interesting thing... the receiver still has non-ham coverage as do the earlier UV8Ds, but the new FCC certification only covers within the ham bands. Normally, transceivers for amateur use with extended receive coverage (at least between 30 and 960 MHz, with cellular phone bands blocked) have FCC Part 15 certification for all of the extended receive range(s) in the radio, which could be an interesting thing for Powerwerx and Wouxun to resolve. Manufacturers of amateur equipment like Icom, Kenwood, and Yaesu routinely do this, and the FCC certification grants state that they cover the receiver in an amateur transceiver. Powerwerx insisted that their new version UV8D will have the extended receive ranges on both bands, and be fully compliant with FCC rules for import and sale in the US. I'll be interested to see this in the field, when stores start to stock this radio.
Good grief. The factory programming software is buggy - to put it lightly. The only other option I've seen is RTSystems but they require you to use their programming cable. I already have the factory cable. CHIRP does not appear to support the KG-UV8D at this time. Anyone know of any other options?
Thanks. Is CHIRP worth waiting for or is RTSystems a good choice?
I bought a KG-UV8D, supposedly a 520MHz 2.5KHz unit and a 480MHz 5Khz unit showed up. I had to return the radio but in the short time I had it I found it to have excellent transmit and receive audio, it was very sensitive and the Wouxun programming software loaded quickly and worked perfectly.
I was a little disappointing with the cross band repeat, which is my main reason for buying. The repeated audio is very good but it appears the internal diplexer may not have enough isolation or the transmitter is a bit too noisy. On weaker signals where you can hear just fine in normal mode, the same signal in repeat mode causes the repeat function to cycle over and over due to the transmitter interfering with the weak received signal. On stronger signals it works really well.
Can't wait for its 520MHz 2.5KHz replacement to arrive next week.
prcguy
I was a little disappointing with the cross band repeat, which is my main reason for buying. The repeated audio is very good but it appears the internal diplexer may not have enough isolation or the transmitter is a bit too noisy. On weaker signals where you can hear just fine in normal mode, the same signal in repeat mode causes the repeat function to cycle over and over due to the transmitter interfering with the weak received signal. On stronger signals it works really well.
Can't wait for its 520MHz 2.5KHz replacement to arrive next week.
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