Wouxun UVD1P

[RadioGuy3007]

I ordered this radio on Wednesday two days after I passed my exam. I ordered an extra battery for the unit, I did not order the programing software as another ham in the local club said he could program/clone the radio. My question for the users of this device is, How hard is it to program manually? Do you have any other Wouxun products? I am looking at the UV920P but I can't seem to find many reviews of this product.

Thank You
Quentin

(Stil Awaiting My Call Sign)

 

[baltimorecs]

The UVD-1P is fairly easy to program manually, but you do need to know a few things that are not pointed out in the manual. In order to program, you go into Frequency mode, and then can program your frequency. You can also then set bandwidth, transmit power, ctcss, etc. Once done, you can assign it to a memory channel. Then, to give it a name, you have to change to channel mode, and can then assign a name to the channel.

 

[robertmac]

It can be programmed without software but it is a pain. And mistakes are easy to make for a new ham. The Big Three radios are all more easy to program as they are specifically made for ham use. While the Chinese radios are cheap, most, not all, have fairly good transmit and receive. Just leave the joke of a Roger Beep off [right there you can tell these weren't designed for ham radio]. Their scan function and dual band receive are a joke as well. For a first time ham, I would rather seem them use a true ham radio first. As is often said "if there is a will, there is a way". But sometimes the cheap way isn't the best.

 

[RadioGuy3007]

It can be programmed without software but it is a pain. And mistakes are easy to make for a new ham. The Big Three radios are all more easy to program as they are specifically made for ham use. While the Chinese radios are cheap, most, not all, have fairly good transmit and receive. Just leave the joke of a Roger Beep off [right there you can tell these weren't designed for ham radio]. Their scan function and dual band receive are a joke as well. For a first time ham, I would rather seem them use a true ham radio first. As is often said "if there is a will, there is a way". But sometimes the cheap way isn't the best.

What would you recommend for a mobile for a new ham?

 

[popnokick]

Recommend a mobile? What is most important to you for a new ham mobile rig? In general, you get to pick from two of the three major feature categories, which are:
- Cheap
- Good (lots of bells & whistles, solid reputable performer)
- Fast (to program / scan with)

Then you get to specifics, like whether HF, whether dual band VHF/UHF, cross band repeat, new or used, etc.

Personally, I lean to the Cheap and Good categories, and recently bought a new TYT-TH9000 for $170. Haven't had time to set it up yet, though. And I have a couple of Wouxun radios as well. My "regular" mobile rig for VHF/UHF is an Alinco DR-635, but it was a lot more than $170.

 

[lbfd09]

As a new ham, I would be looking at any of the big four (Alinco, Icom, Kenwood, Yeasu). Depending upon the budget would depend upon where to get. Look at all the features - HRO and others have paper catalog as well as online PDF versions. Then going to the manufactures sites will help you to understand these.

More questions? (We always do) Just ask here and to your local hams. The locals might even have touchy feely options for you.