Wouxun KG-UV8D

[SLFD127]

Hey Guys,
Inspite of my recent problems with my UV-5R, Ive decided to make an upgrade to a better radio (was planning on it anyway) and had a few questions before I go making anymore purchases.

1. How does the 8D compare to a UV-82C? These are my 2 primary choices, Im beginning to lean more towards the 8D, wondering which would be the better choice.

2. Is the 8D for sure part 90 certified? do all dealers sell it with the FCC sticker in the battery compartment?

3. I own a Nagoya 773 telescoping antenna for my UV-5R, and its always worked great for me. I would love to have a similar one for the 8D, but havent had much luck finding one. The stock antenna looks super long, and Im looking to shorten it up at the same time. Would need at a minimum of 136-174 rx and tx, dont use any UHF channels at this time. any suggestions?

4, I know that the UV8D will do cross band repeat, and this may be a stupid question but can it do same band repeat? VHF to VHF?

I want to thank you all for being patient with me, I dont have much experience with radios, im trying to learn as I go, and leaning on the forums for help, so thank you all.

Thanks

 

[dbord]

I believe the UV8D does not have the 2.5 spacing. I have the UV6D V2 which does but not the crossband repeat like the UV8D.

 

[baltimorecs]

1. How does the 8D compare to a UV-82C? These are my 2 primary choices, Im beginning to lean more towards the 8D, wondering which would be the better choice.

I do not have the UV-82C but I feel that the biggest difference would be the larger display and inclusion of a channel selector knob on the UV8D. I don't know about the UV-82C but with the UV8D you can also get a larger capacity battery for it.

Wouxun High Capacity 2600 mAh Li-ion Battery Pack for KG-UV8D [BAT-8H] - $39.99

2. Is the 8D for sure part 90 certified? do all dealers sell it with the FCC sticker in the battery compartment?

The 8D is listed as FCC part 90 certified. Not sure about dealers and stickers. It's FCC ID is listed as WVTWOUXUN07, which is the same as the UV3 and UV6 models

3. I own a Nagoya 773 telescoping antenna for my UV-5R, and its always worked great for me. I would love to have a similar one for the 8D, but havent had much luck finding one. The stock antenna looks super long, and Im looking to shorten it up at the same time. Would need at a minimum of 136-174 rx and tx, dont use any UHF channels at this time. any suggestions?

I do not feel that the stock antenna is not that long, but the VHF antennas will be longer than UHF. You might also try smileyantenna.com to see if there is another that you might like if you cannot find a Nagoya to fit.

4, I know that the UV8D will do cross band repeat, and this may be a stupid question but can it do same band repeat? VHF to VHF?

No it will not.

My UV8D will also do 2.5 KHz spacing.

 

[SLFD127]

Thank you baltimorecs, much appreciated