Coning soon. AM/FM Handheld USA CB WITH CTCSS/DCS

[KD8DVR]

Coning soon:

Wouxun KG-S72C Portable Handheld AM/FM CB Radio

Enter a new generation of CB communications with the Wouxun KG-S72C Portable Handheld AM/FM CB Radio! The S72C is made specifically for the CB enthusiast who wants the power and versatility of a modern, contemporary handheld radio at a very low cost.

www.buytwowayradios.com

Wouxun KG-S72C Features

• 40 CB Channels
• Up to 400 Custom Channels
• AM and FM Modes
• Up to 2 Watts Output Power (AM)
• Up to 4 Watts Output Power (FM)
• 50 CTCSS Tones / 105 DCS Codes (FM Mode)
• Standard and Non-Std CTCSS/DCS (FM Mode)
• High/Low TX Power Levels
• Channel Scan
• Priority Scan
• Monitor Function
• Favorite Channels Function
• Superheterodyne Receiver
• LCD Display
• Display Channel Name, Number, or Frequency
• Custom Power On Message
• Timeout Timer
• Transmit Overtime Alarm
• Audible Button Beeps
• Roger Beep
• English Voice Prompts
• Stopwatch Timer
• Battery Level Indicator
• Low Battery Alert
• Power Saver
• VOX
• Stopwatch Timer
• 2 Programmable Function Keys
• Programmable Top Key
• Channel Knob
• Volume Knob
• Built-in Flashlight
• Lock Mode
• Auto Lock
• Li-Ion Battery Pack (2000mAh)
• Rechargeable Battery Included
• Battery Charger
• IP65 Waterproof
• PC Programming Support
• Drop-In Charge Capable
• USB Charge Capable
• USB-C Charging Port
• Audio Accessory Connector
• Factory Reset
• One Year Manufacturer Warranty

 

[JASII]

I think adding PL/DPL makes sense. I look forward to reading the reviews on this. I also like the USB-C charging port.

I look forward to someone comparing this on 26/27 Mhz, to VHF MURS 151/154 Mhz, to GMRS 462.xxxx Mhz and 902-928 Mhz DTR/DLR radios. All can be used either license free (or easy to obtain GMRS license.) with just there OEM rubber duck antennas.

I assume that one a cruise ship, Motorola DTR/DLRs will be the best for range. Outside, say ATVing in the woods, how will 4 watts FM 27 Mhz on a rubber duck compare to 2 watts FM 151/154 Mhz on a rubber duck to 4 watts FM 462 Mhz on a rubber duck.

The rubber duck will be very inefficient on any of them, but perhaps more so on CB 26/27 Mhz.

 

[rescuecomm]

The SMA antenna connection might be a bit small to support any effectively sized CB antenna. However, the actual perceived use for these radios may involve remoted antennas more than blades or 50 inch whips.

 

[JASII]

My wife and I are ATVers. Our ATV club uses GMRS.

I have a few friends that are Jeep owners. If I recall correctly, the Jeep off-road community also has some folks trying to decide GMRS vs MURS to keep in touch. I suspect that at least some will give FM CB a try. Maybe a CB mobile radio, with an antenna a bit better than a rubber duck, on FM mode using PL/DPL might work. Honestly, even ATVing, if you can have somewhat reliable simplex range up to a mile, during a group ride, that would be pretty helpful, in some cases.

 

[Omega-TI]

2 watts output to a rubber duck on AM? I dunno, if I was even remotely interested in CB, I'd want the full four watts into a better antenna.

 

[nd5y]

2 watts output to a rubber duck on AM? I dunno, if I was even remotely interested in CB, I'd want the full four watts into a better antenna.

On AM It's probably 2 W carrier and 4 W PEP.

 

[krokus]

I cannot help but wonder about the quality of construction, and how much filtering is utilized in the design.

 

[KD8DVR]

I cannot help but wonder about the quality of construction, and how much filtering is utilized in the design.

President makes top shelf radios. I'm certain they are quality units.

 

[krokus]

President makes top shelf radios. I'm certain they are quality units.

Is this radio OEM'd by President, for Wouxun?

 

[KD8DVR]

Is this radio OEM'd by President, for Wouxun?

Sorry.....kinda got confused between this and a President thread......so....in reality, I have no clue on your question....sorry

 

[krokus]

Sorry.....kinda got confused between this and a President thread......so....in reality, I have no clue on your question....sorry

I thought it was something like that, or you knew some details about these radios. I would have been very surprised if these radios were made by President and still hit the listed price point.

 

[slowmover]

Disposable radios. Works until it doesn’t.

 

[krokus]

Disposable radios. Works until it doesn’t.

If they were priced like their VHF/UHF siblings, I would agree. At this price point, I expect a bit more durability and/or performance.

 

[rescuecomm]

It is in the same range as the President Randy and the QYT CB58. I imagine that an upgraded Uniden PRO501 will cost the same.

 

[Larry1275]

Coning soon:

Wouxun KG-S72C Portable Handheld AM/FM CB Radio

Enter a new generation of CB communications with the Wouxun KG-S72C Portable Handheld AM/FM CB Radio! The S72C is made specifically for the CB enthusiast who wants the power and versatility of a modern, contemporary handheld radio at a very low cost.

www.buytwowayradios.com

Wouxun KG-S72C Features

• 40 CB Channels
• Up to 400 Custom Channels
• AM and FM Modes
• Up to 2 Watts Output Power (AM)
• Up to 4 Watts Output Power (FM)
• 50 CTCSS Tones / 105 DCS Codes (FM Mode)
• Standard and Non-Std CTCSS/DCS (FM Mode)
• High/Low TX Power Levels
• Channel Scan
• Priority Scan
• Monitor Function
• Favorite Channels Function
• Superheterodyne Receiver
• LCD Display
• Display Channel Name, Number, or Frequency
• Custom Power On Message
• Timeout Timer
• Transmit Overtime Alarm
• Audible Button Beeps
• Roger Beep
• English Voice Prompts
• Stopwatch Timer
• Battery Level Indicator
• Low Battery Alert
• Power Saver
• VOX
• Stopwatch Timer
• 2 Programmable Function Keys
• Programmable Top Key
• Channel Knob
• Volume Knob
• Built-in Flashlight
• Lock Mode
• Auto Lock
• Li-Ion Battery Pack (2000mAh)
• Rechargeable Battery Included
• Battery Charger
• IP65 Waterproof
• PC Programming Support
• Drop-In Charge Capable
• USB Charge Capable
• USB-C Charging Port
• Audio Accessory Connector
• Factory Reset
• One Year Manufacturer Warranty

Why Only 2 watts on AM ?

 

[nd5y]

Why Only 2 watts on AM ?

The published specs don't say if the AM power output is carrier, average, PEP or something else, and may have been written by a non-technical marketing person.
If the Peak Envelope Power on AM with 100% modulation is 4 watts then the carrier has to be 1 watt.

 

[jaspence]

400 custom channels are smoke and mirrors. They are built on the different PL/DCS tones plus using AM or FM choices. In reality, a pair of radios on AM and another pair on FM in the same area on the same channel will not be able to carry on simultaneous conversations. The PL and DCS tones only prevent the receiving radio from letting the signal through to be heard.

 

[arudlang]

Doesn't look half bad, I wouldn't mind having one in my arsenal. Got the option to do clean toned FM with another savvy enthusiast and backwards classic AM compatibility for everyone else. USB-C Charging is a welcome option.

 

[SmitHans]

400 custom channels are smoke and mirrors. They are built on the different PL/DCS tones plus using AM or FM choices. In reality, a pair of radios on AM and another pair on FM in the same area on the same channel will not be able to carry on simultaneous conversations. The PL and DCS tones only prevent the receiving radio from letting the signal through to be heard.

Non-Amateur radio marketing is all smoke & mirrors. Because they know that people are ignorant of the technology, and will remain ignorant of the technology up to & past the point of buying the radio, using it a few times & putting it in a drawer for the next 2 decades because they spent the 1st 10 minutes out of the box trying to talk around the world on 400 channels & couldn't get a response. But the manufacturer got their money already so who cares.

 

[KF6DGN]