Wouxun KG-1000G PLUS - Review Of New KG1000+ GMRS Radio From Wouxun And BuyTwoWayRadios
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- You can purchase the new Wouxun KG-1000G+ here: bit.ly/3YqbajB
Wouxun has just released the NEW KG-1000G PLUS Mobile GMRS radio so in this video I give you an overview of this new high-powered GMRS radio and I explain some of the differences between to previous KG-1000G and the new KG1000G PLUS.
You can get the programming cable for both the KG1000G and the new KG-1000G PLUS here:
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Read up on ALL the differences between the KG1000G and the KG-1000G+ here: www.buytwowayr...
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silly people are going to spend 400 bucks on a radio that a 150 dollar one does pretty much just as well
Please leave a link to one of those $150, 50 watt, superheterodyne radios with a remote-mount faceplate so I can get one.
@@TheNotaRubicon you crack me up! 🤣🙏
By the way I got my Plus already!
Sir, the Wouxun KG-1000G PLUS is a professional grade radio, not your cheaply produced consumer based radios which perform fine but lack the rugged quality and features you would only find in communication equipment designed to last in the real world. -WD40
Cool. A pinned comment!
The Roger Beep !! All my radios must have it... My transmissions feel abruptly naked without.....
Forget the haters, I love the delivery and your style of humor. You're a total pleasure to watch.
Bradley I agree with everything you said but I'm also a sick sarcastic bastard just like you.
I feel confident in saying.. he dgaf about the haters lol
I recently had a weird issue with my KG-1000G (after about two months of daily use) where the radio would not break squelch for UHF/GMRS reception...worked fine for listening in on local 2M repeaters but the only way to hear UHF was to put the radio into monitor mode (no squelch). So, I boxed it up and sent it off to BTWRadios. Then the new radios were out of stock...so I had to wait a few weeks. Last Friday, I received an email from them that my radio would ship back to me this past Monday but get this...They offered to send me the new Plus version at no additional cost. I replied, "of course!" Can't say enough good things about BTWR...great support, instant chat for q's and very responsive. I would not hesitate to purchase ANY radio gear from them. Cheers!
That’s awesome.
I've had great success with buy two way radios.
Oh WOW That's impressive !!! That just reassured me of my confidence in BUY TWO WAY RADIOS !!! Good Job BTWR's ☆☆☆☆☆ ...Alan in 🇨🇱
I wish I could afford this radio, but I had to retire because of a disability. I sure do miss working. I really like Wouxun radios I have a few of their handhelds. Great review Randy.
I purchased a KG1000G plus and have been very happy with it. I am a part of the North Georgia GMRS repeater group. Keep up the good work and thank you!
Yes. Great Repeater group
Any chance you’re around Blue Ridge? I’m trying to figure out approximately where the repeater is. I’ve not had any luck hitting it so far.
I have a kg1000 mounted in both my Jeep and my wife’s Jeep. Excellent radio. Both have the face plate remote mounted. Purchased due to the excellent review in this channel. Very happy with this selection.
Possibly weird question.
I am looking for this to be a base station in my hunting cabin. The remote mount face plate. Could I put the radio and the power source in the closet and mount the faceplate and mic on the wall for a cleaner look and less hardware out on the table?
Finally got a proper name plate for your FARSOMETER 2000! Thank you for this updated information about this updated radio.
The big difference between regular and plus for me is that the plus was in stock and I will take delivery tomorrow. Now if Kemp Wireless will hustle up with the XTL5000 I ordered on the same day. Yesterday is the new tomorrow when it comes to shipping.
Thanks Randy. I just inked to Buytwowayradios and ordered a KG-1000 plus. I spent a few weeks researching to find the right radio for me. Your videos were the best source of information I found! Please keep up the good work. Don’t change a thing. I don’t know why “some people” hate wha……😊
When I tried to order the old model a few weeks ago, it was out of stock. Lucky me! Got the new one on the way. Thanks Randy!
How about that news on the plus model.
I think it's funny seeing a Mossberg breakdown mat in the picture. Thanks for your continued sharing on all of the GMRS radios.
I get a kick out of that Mossberg tech mat too. I've seen other mats as well. Keep watching the picture (or screen, not sure) on the wall. It changes with the times. The subtle message with the "sink" is not lost on me, as I see others have commented on it too.
Thanks to your.... affiliat link below, I am now the proud owner of the kg1000g plus! I love it so much. Thanks for the great info!
Almost a year into GMRS and I have a ton of great gear. I fear I may have taken it a little too far tho, I got my ham. Still using GMRS every day. My favorite radio is still my KG-1000G+.
Thank you for all the helpful info. I was going to go CB as I have a lot of fun memories with my dad in the late 80's and 90's. I just got an off road 4x4 and was researching what radio to get. You helped me decide on GMRS over CB. I want a 50 watt with aux speaker output, pc update capable and affordable. Still undecided on what model. I enjoy your comparison videos they are fun, Funny, helpful and informative.
ITS THE NEW Wouxun KG-1000G PLUS!! Let that sink in.
Why do I want to buy (almost) every radio you review? I want them all. At once. On. Maybe I could stop cooking and just bring ingredients home.
Another great review. Informational and entertaining presentation Sir!
Ditto. Thanks to Randy I have a 1000G and 2 UV9GX Pro's (from the affiliate links below) sitting quietly in their pretty boxes. And a license. I haven't had a radio since my 1970's 19 channel CB. Technology has far outstripped my ability to assimilate it (I was the kid who could set up the VCR in the day) so I am certain I will never utilize these radios to their full extent, therefore I think I can resist the urge to upgrade to the 1000G+...... maybe. Anyway, not sure how this channel popped up on my feed but I do enjoy watching and maybe I'll learn a thing or three!
After finding that my tiny MXT105B was NOT repeater capable, I’ve been researching other mobile GMRS radios, and this one looks sexy. I’m interested…
Edit: Update -- just bought this thing! What a sweet radio. A pain to install into a Ford Fusion, but it works well nonetheless.
Great review. Too bad they didn't opt to make the screen dimmable. That is the one thing that bugs me the most about the KG-1000G. At night it's way too bright.
I returned mine for this very reason. Their Tech Support was surprised to learn you couldn't adjust the backlight.
Perhaps a small strip of tint film or something would do the trick?
That my dream. Have a Radio like this one. Right now I am happy with my maraca GMRS 9R with Fiberglass External Antenna
Hey Randy, Could you do a troubleshooting video on the KG-1000G Plus. As many of us have bought this radio because of your videos and don't know how to use them. Reaching out to BuyTwoWayRadios is great for support but a video by the most entertaining would be awesome to see!
My KG 1000G plus arrived today,running through my Browning Yagi. I'm hitting distant repeaters with ease!
Do I need this radio? I am an Extra Class ham 30 years plus and just got the coveted NEW Extra Class Ham Pro license. License #12 from the FCC! Offered from the FCC by invitation only. Maybe GMRS for me👍 great video!
Yep. I got mine too. The amateur professional extra class license is unique in all the world. The only comparison I’m aware of is the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament.
You would Love Off-Roading in Maine and New Hampshire .... Give the EAST Coast a chance!!!
Plus? For a second I thought Wouxun was starting their own streaming service
Just ordered my kG-1000G plus today because of your review.
I ordered the plus as soon as i got the email about it. Supposed to be delivered today. Hope to get it installed in my Jeep this weekend depending on if i can figure out a nice place to mount the face plate without having to 3D print an adapter.
Just received mine and installed it in the mobile.
Working great, love it, thanks for the coverage
Wait a second did I read it Right. Menu 24 Roger Beeb BOTH: Sets the roger beep at the beginning and end of transmission. Sold just bought one.
Say we had a SHTF situation and lost power. How can we connect this radio to a solar setup. It would be great to see a video like that.
I'm a lics ham an plan on getting my GMRS asap.
I have this exact radio and wired right to my battery in my vehicle with a mellow wave Mount and 6db Gain Midland antenna and I'm getting low 60 down to 55 Watts on gmrs channels and 55 to 52 Watts easily on repeaters channels that's without a dummy load collecting the RF so it could be higher I don't know, using the same meter you have here. . Love my KG 1000G Plus now I just want a better higher power good portable gmrs radio too. Randy your the sole reason I got my gmrs license and I love it. I just wish more people on the road truckers included would switch to gmrs and why not channel gmrs channel 19 be the road channel as it seems 16 is used a lot offroad
Love your videos, Randy,
but I wanted to help out for your favorite listener. I have a Chinese friend who has been a ham operator for many many moons, and he instructed me on how to pronounce the brand-name. It is pronounced "WOUXUN".
You're welcome
According to the Wouxun company, your friend is wrong.
@@TheNotaRubicon you mean he is.....WONG. BUHAHAHAHAAA!
The artwork never disappoints!
Now I need to grind some coffee beans, sip!
Just figured out how to hit repeaters, thanks
Great video NotaRubicon.
I have a Yaesu FT991A "ham in a box" radio that I use a Yaesu M-70 desktop mic which has a 8 pin connector that with a converter cable can use an RJ-45 mic connector. The KG-1000G Plus can use the Wouxun MMO-005 desktop mic that also uses an RJ-45 connector. So here's the question: Could I use 2 Way RJ-45 box with an A/B channel selector and use my Yaesu M-70 desktop mic to transmit on my Wouxun KG-1000G Plus? ...this way I would only need one desktop mic. The reason I would like to be able to do this because I am C5/6 quadriplegic, and I have very little finger dexterity to be able to use the standard mic that comes with Wouxun. Keep the GMRS videos coming, your presentations are very informational and easy to follow. Thanks, OlyPenKid
I recently decided to dive deeper into GMRS, I was looking for a cheap repeater solution when I came across your video about linking two KG-1000G , Great Video.
I was sold, I bought two of them, as I did my final click I saw where the Plus was available, A quick call to correct and all is well.
Thanks for the video. Oh, yes I love your shirt. Be safe Kemo sabe.
I love mine. Puts out the claimed wattage. One channel over 52 watts.
Oooo I like this one! Might have to get this over at buy two way radios!
Thanks for all the info and links regarding this Radio! I would say the "OLD NON-PLUS" will be good for me since I bought 1 the day Randy had the video. I see no reason to spend the $$ to upgrade SO FAR. Keep in mind "people" I have several radios for all types of platforms. No huge benefit/difference in my case. It is a great improvement and "IF" I did not own the 1000 I would jump on it! The wooox-on is the Super bestest GMRS Radio that I own, and thanks to these video's I own a bunch (MIDLAND, WOUXUN, HYS SHTF, and several others. Thanks Randy, I am Radio RICH and CASH poor! I highly recommend that if you are worth your salt in GMRS, you need to own one of these "DUAL BAND" yes "DUAL BAND" WOUXUN 1000+ GMRS Radios! For "SOME PEOPLE" they can walk outside and let there bum knee tell them what the weather is!
Getting my KG-UV980P this week! Wouxan is awesome. Thank you Randy and Buy Two Way radios
I'm taking my Ham test on Friday, when/ how do I get the stick that goes up my butt?
When they give you your call sign
That’s standard issue only for General class and above. I got mine in April 1996 and it’s been by my side ever since.
It will stalk you, hiding behind houses and cars, watching your every move. And when you least expect it, it attacks. There may be some momentary discomfort.
IIRC they are only issued to Extra Class ops who sat the 20 WPM CW exam and had it administered in an FCC field office.
I’m curious as to the DC voltage you supplied to the radio. If it’s less than 13.8VDC then maybe that’s why the RF output wasn’t as advertised?
I was feeding it 13.8dcV
@@TheNotaRubicon - Kewl👍
sooo much plus....... it's like a whole buncha KG1000g and then..................................................BAM!!!!! you get some plus in there and it's a total GMRS eargasm!
I really enjoy your commentary, great info. I just purchased this GMRS radio and would like to know if I can use it in Mexico. I have tried looking for the answer to this question with no luck, hopefully you have an answer. I greatly appreciate your time taken to read this post.
So, for a home base-station, the Midland MXT500 or the Wouxun KG1000G plus?
O great and wise Randy. If it would please you and Xenu, would you at your leave beseech the wizards at Wouxun to consider bringing forth their potent software in support of the noble Linux platform in addition to thy current Windows versions?
I know I'm a little late on the bandwagon but your video was instrumental 🎶 in helping me decide to buy the KG1000PLUS. (& thanks for the 'Affiliate Link...)
Thank you sir, love your show 🥰
Can one scan multiple frequencies on one "side" while monitoring a single frequency on the other while in "dual watch" mode? That would be cool.
Yes you can
@@davidholmes4976 Cool!. Thanks!
Here in Canada, there is no gmrs licence mandate but we are limited to 2 blistering watts.
Thank you for helping me choose a radio
Have a KG-1000G and it works great, looking to get a plus to put in my vehicles and pull the non-plus units to use as a repeater eventually.
Would be nice if the rules allowed them to also license by rule the MURS band on the same HW (I have the MURS copy, the KG-1000M as well). Wouldn't need an external diplexer to use one fewer whip... Those diplxers for automotive use cost about as much as a whole radio by itself.
Nice gift 🎁 for this Christmas 🎄
Great video as always. How does this compare to something like the Midland MXT575?
They both have the same farz. The KG1000G is more complicated and can do more, the Midland is more simple/easy to use, and does less.
Thank you! @@TheNotaRubicon
I have been looking into radios and found your videos and have enjoyed them very informative i am new to this and you have helped so much. Sorry i do not comment often so i just piced this video to say thanks.
I just pre ordered The KG-1000G Plus and The Wouxun magnetic mount and antenna as well as programing cable today thanks randy for all the videos helped me Choose what radio was best for me and my mobile offroad recovery and mechanic business.. @NotaRubicon Productions
Hi Randy, I bought the same radio and the same dummy load and the same SWR meters that you have and both tell me that I'm only pushing out at the very highest was 35 watts other wise it's 27-30 watts. I'm wondering if I am doing something wrong? I even bought the second SWR meter to check and make sure that wasn't the problem. Then I checked my GMRS 50x and only 30 watts on that radio too. So either I got two low wattage radios from two different companies or I got 2 bad SWR meters, oh and I made sure both radios were on High power.
So I'm hoping that I'm just doing something wrong.
Glen in Montana
Please do not scorn me, oh great and powerful GMRS Yoda, for I am truly a newb. I come to you with the simple question about power supply and how to determine which is needed for radios like the Wouxun (Ocean) KG-1000G Plus. I know nothing of these things and am trying to learn. Thank you!
Wouxon's new Plus features didn't really sink in with me.
this is very good radio Iam have one is fantastic 24 hours is running 7 days and 365 days still working great radio
Maybe I'm looking in the wrong spot but the product description says this has 4 TX settings but I can't see what those are specifically...
It has L, M, and H - but M can be set to either 10W or 20W - so, 4 total options.
@@TheNotaRubicon thank you!
So, being new to this, what would be a step up and step down from this radio? Respective prices?
Your help is appreciated greatly!
New subscriber!
Not really any step-up for GMRS radios from this one.
A step down might be the Midland MXT500, the Wouxun KG-XS20G or the Radioddity DB-20G (or similar) mobile GMRS radios.
Thank you for the information. I think I'm just going to dive in and get one. Gotta start somewhere!
Let THAT 'sink' in. I love IT!
+ = more gooder
Manyer farzes?
+= moar cowbell
All the fars
This is the bestest comment
Randy Hello, My opinion is the KG1000 repeater function (use two radios to make a repeater) is useless as the range is about the same as simplex. Also note that I do not like roger beeps at all.
I still love your content and I think netflix should make a notarubicon hour long special.
Ditto on Roger
Two quick questions, although the programming software is updated does it retain enough compatibility to pair as a repeater with a previous 1000g? The 2nd question is it recommended to avoid the "Stun and Kill Function" if Starfleet issued you a red shirt?
Your videos not only bring the information that I'm looking for but keep me very entertained! Thank you for your great content & sarcastic humor. As always, keep taunting the "sad hams"!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Can any of the Mobile GMRS radios be unlocked?
Its good to see what the radio at full power but I would like to see what this and other 50 watt GMRS radios output on the power restricted channels... You know, The 5 watt , 1-7 and the 1/2 watt, 8-14...
I really love this guy....
What sort of antenna would be recommended for this radio? Recommendations for a fixed base station and Mobile (car) solutions would be appreciated.
I use the Midland MXTA26 on my Jeep and the Tram 1486 antenna on the roof of my house.
Another great review. I recently found your channel and so far, have enjoyed the 10 or so videos. Learned a good deal so far. Love the attitude, the Mossberg mat is a nice touch. As the owner of a 96 Ford Bronco, I'm not sure about the jeep logo stuff, to each his own :). I will be borrowing the term from your Why was my comment deleted page, "Butt-hurt'ness". Such an appropriate comment for so many whinners in today's society.
Thanks for all the work you put in to bring us these videos.
Exelente tu canal!!!!
Un abrazo grande!!!
Soy un radioaficionado pero uso y acepto todos los sistemas,(no soy triste) jajaja!!!!!
LU7EUG - ARGENTINA.
But will it make a sad ham out of a indifferent ham?
Thank you for the entertaining and informative videos. I just purchased one through your link!
47watts is normal. i own kg-uv-980p ( ham verion of this radio) and power readings on 70cm band are similar. on 2m band i have full 50 watts.
Great stuff! Enjoying your vids!
is the free downloadable software the same as is offered with the software/cable package that comes with an activation number ?
No, that is 3rd-party software.
Hi , new to transceiver . I own a wouxun 1000G plus . My computer is to old to support programming. I saw a sight were you talk through how to manually install repeater channels and maybe tones. This is more interesting to me. The manual is a little confusing since I am a newbie. Do you know were that sight is ? Most likely won't deal with split tones. I just read were someone with experience had trouble sent his radio back and they said nothing is wrong.He lowered his power from 50 watts to 20 watts and everything was ok .His repeater was not close.
I want to start 1st by saying that I am blind. I am looking to get a mobile radio with more so that hopefully I can reach a repeater. There is limited voice assistant on handhelds but I have not heard anything about voice assistant on mobile radios. Are you aware if any of the mobile radios you have reviewed have voice feedback. I love all of your videos by the way.
Coffee is importanter 👍🏼
Thank You for your work, testing and info sharing, few of my friends & i have Zastone D9000 similar to KG1000+ . Thanks again. Martin B.
Hi, I am new to your channel and I have to say I love your reviews. Have you done any reviews on the Rugged Radios GMR45? Thank you and keep up the awesome content.
This is the same radio as the kg-uv980p, except this one has an alternate firmware that disables transmit on everything except the gmrs frequencies. A kg-uv980p can transmit on ham bands and gmrs (chirp will enable tx on gmrs), for the same price, which is a really smart choice for a prepper or someone who may get their ham ticket. Also the 980 will function as a crossband repeater! Remember folks, the FCC is not the law. We are free citizens and are 'allowed' to use ALL the airwaves in emergency situations.
I have the non plus version and i dont see enough to make me buy another one in this redesign. Also still not sure if im happy with BTWR customer service as they have only replied to one of my emails asking for information.
I got a question sir I'll keep watching your good videos there you keep making them there I'll keep watching them yeah can you program for like CB channels on there too I appreciate if you let me know I'll appreciate it thank you have a good day sir keep making your videos your pretty awesome there
The KG 1000G specs stated that it could receive down to 50 MHz. CB channels start at 26.965 MHz and stop at 27.405 MHz. I’m assuming this updated radio has the same receive frequency range.
You can extend the face plate without using the 15’ provided cable by using a cat 5/6 coupler and a standard data patch cable. I’m using a 6’ data cable and coupler in my truck and it’s works fine. You have to leave the short cable plugged into the radio because they are swapping two of the conductors. It’s the only stupid thing I can find about this radio…
Thanks so much for the video! I am just getting started in radio. I want a radio for when I go off roading in my side by side. I used this review and some of your other mobile GMRS reviews and I decided to purchase this Wouxun KG-1000G PLUS radio. I have the radio, but now for the setup. My question is around the antennas and the cables. I have watched your antenna reviews and it appears the Midland antennas are the best for what I am looking for, but will it pare well with my new Wouxun KG-1000G PLUS or does it make more sense to pare a Wouxun radio with a Wouxun antenna? My second question is what coax cable should I buy to connect the radio to my antenna? Thanks again for all your fun videos! I have really enjoyed watching them and I better understand the GMRS world!
Antennas are brand-agnostic, so get the right 'type' of antenna based on your radio (GMRS, ham, etc).. I have used the same midland GMRS antenna with my KG-100G, and now with my much higher quality Motorola radio that i have. any UHF type coax will work fine.
@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you!!!
So what is the best and most perfect antenna for my truck
Using the wouxun
KG-1000G ➕
A great review on the Wouxun 1000+ . . . keep them coming
Notarubicon ... I really like your videos. I have watched many of them. My wife and I recently bought a new jeep and we are planning to overland camp. I started watching your videos when I wanted to buy some form or HT radios and I have since bought two Wouxun 905Gs. Based on your reviews of the KG-1000G and the PLUS I'm likely to purchase one of these right away. My questions: which antenna would you purchase for this radio? I would like to mount the antenna on the back of the jeep and I don't have a roof rack, so which mount would you recommend? I'm not overly concerned with spending extra money to get it right the first time. Thank you for your time.
I use the Midland MXTA26 antenna mounted on my tailgate using a cheap tailgate mount. The MXTA26 is nice because it does not need any tuning.
@@TheNotaRubicon excellent! Thank you!!
Hey Randy where in software did you write NotaRubi? Thank you in advance.
I figured this out. If you are using the "non-plus" software then it won't show the option. I accidentally downloaded the wrong version of software. It's under the configuration settings called Area Message.
Thanks for another great review!
Any chance you could do a video on best antenna placement on Wrangler?
What would be the best antenna to get for the KG 1000 plus radio.
For a mobile, i like the Midland MXTA26.. Thats what I use on my Jeep.
Any news on the KG 1000 plus with color screen???
OK, I have watched your videos on the Wouxun 1000G Plus, The Wouxun new 20 watt mobile radio, and the KG-935G. I am looking for an all around radio for powerful monitoring of Ham frequencies as well as transmission on GMRS. You have never mentioned the new Quanshang UV-R 50-2 while everyone else on TH-cam seems to be saying it is the best all-around SHTF radio. If I buy wither the 1000G plus or the 20 watt variant from Wouxun, would I need to get the Quanshang to monitor all other Ham bands too? The Quanshang is also set for Aviation frequency monitoring..
What antenna would you recommend for this radio? I drive a ram 1500 would like a low profile if possible
I use a Midland MXTA26, but its not low profile. The Midland MXTA25 is a low profile "ghost" antenna that does not work as well, but considering its tiny size, works great.
@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you!
I need to get me one of those Messy and Bolony cables.
COOL RADIO! THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP!!! WILL CHECK AND SEE IF I CAN BUY ONE HERE IN CANADA
Dont bother - you can't..
@@TheNotaRubicon BOOOOOOO!!! HA HA O WELL! THEM'S THE BRAKES!!!
YUP! :)