Wouxun KG-UV9D Mate Amateur Radio Anniversary Edition Kit

I really like the Mate, hi vis color , and performs very well. This is a simple dual band radio and it is the ideal purchase if you have no interest in DMR as I do. The radio does put out between 8 to 10 watts and I can hit the repeaters easily. I am very happy with the purchase and the service from Buy Two Way radios.

I use MAC OS exclusively, given that this radio is easily programmed using Chirp, no problems locating hardware or drivers, or MS headaches finding drivers etc to get to first base.

The only thing I would improve on this radio, is better backlighting, outside in the sun, the screen is visible, but you have to strain a bit to see it.

I live down in a hole and was able to hit a repeater maybe 18 miles away with the stock antenna. Got a great report too. I like it as the higher wattage helps a bunch.

Owning 5 Yaesu HTs for decades from the 1990s FT-11R (a CTCSS card was an option) to the latest FT-5D this radio with a Diamond SRH77CA is my do everything HT when I'm not playing with digital and APRS which is most of the time. It has excellent RF filtering so next to a computer, TV, vehicle electronics or other RF radiating devices it blocks out spurious emissions. A Yaesu picks up everything. It is so easy to program with 61 menu options but like all modern radios you'll probably have to keep a chart of them close by. With low receive amperage the battery can last for up to a week depending upon traffic. The Yaesu FT-5D might last 2 days. The receive audio is very excellent as with Wouxun's GMRS versions which makes Yaesue's HTs sound 'tinny'. Listen to receive audio on my expensive 50W mobile and this HT it sounds the same.

This HT attracted me because on high power 10W 2m and 8W 70cm plus recieve for everything we would want to hear from 76-985Mhz. Cons I use it at the medium power setting to hit a local repeater fill quieting but cannot find any info on the Internet to tell me what the medium and low power outputs are. I guess I'll have to put it into a dummy load to find out.

The cost is so very low compared to the competition and going with the Anniversary Edition Kit one gets every power and mic options, 2nd battery plus programming software and cable for about $200.00. This is unheard of.

Wouxun seems to me to be very high quality radios that dominate the GMRS market as well. New Amateurs getting a license are into digital and internet connections. If Wouxun ever goes with C4FM and APRS I have a Yaesu FT-5D I'll give away...

Great radio it was worth the extra cost for the anniversary package the radios arrived on time buytwowayradios is a great place to shop and buy radios at good prices

Very well put together ham radio starter kit. Only accessories outside the kit that is really needed would be a better antenna.

This kit comes with all you need. Works with Chirp. Very good deal!

You cant see the screen outside, AT ALL!!!, I have it on full brightness, always on and unless in standing and looking down with the sun at a particular angle, I can make out the outline of digits, but not all of them. Unless your planning on making this a base station at night, not very helpful.

This is a great kit and it comes with everything you would need. Easy to program with Chirp, also delivery time was very fast.

This is perfect for being out and about. Everything you need to stay charged and in communication. Team it with a mobile antenna on top your vehicle and you are set.

I had did some research on which ht brand on the market I wanted..yes was a host..to many to decide for a first time user in getting a license..this was the best choice out of the lot ! I'm glad I decided on the kg-uv9d mate & the anniversary kit wow..what a great deal for a first time learner!!

Everything about my order has gone flawlessly. This radio has taught me so much as a new ham, and I'm still learning how to do things with it which seems to be endless. People are amazed when they hear my location and the clarity of the transmission. Overall, I am just extremely happy with the purchase.

Kit includes everything you need as a beginner. As for the radio itself I have been very satisfied with its performance.

After lots of research for a middle of the affordable line of radios. This has been the best ever. I can say that living in the foothills I am still hit repeaters 30-40 miles away. Nice battery live and easy to program. This in my opinion is a FT-60 killer. You will not regret this purchase. I also plan to get the UV-8H next.

I have several Yaesu HT's and I'll put this up against anyone of them. I probably wouldn't have so many other radios if I'd found this earlier. I had looked at these before but it wasn't until I sought a crossband repeat HT that I decided to purchase one. Now I wished I'd done it sooner.

I looked around for a long time to find a true 10 watt radio. I wish I found this a lot sooner

Comes with extra batteries. That is a good thing to have and all the other stuff I'm a new ham and after looking at the instructions I was able to program it without to much trouble GREAT RADIO THANKS

First time buying anything HAM related after getting my license. This was a great experience, fast shipping, and I love my 1st Radio! The 10w model was worth the cost.

I have a couple other Wouxon radios and find them to be solid performers. I was interested in monitoring the air band and there are not a lot of other radios with AM air band available. It does a great job on 2 meters and 70cm and I enjoy scanning the air band. I still have a bit to explore on it and really like the radio.

Very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend it! it essay to Program thank you

Very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend it! it essay to Program thank you

Fast shipping!! This HT is outstanding! Great quality! Programmed it with Chirp using the included cable in the Anniversary bundle. Very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend it!

So far so good. I’ve been using the programming software and it seems easy to use.

After looking at the features/pricing of the "big three" a friend suggested I look at Wouxon stating "the quality of Wouxon is similar to ICOM, YAESU and Kenwood and MUCH better than Baofang. BTech, etc." Online reviews confirm this claim and looking at the bundled accessories plus the cool orange-is-the-new-black skin, my order was placed. Upon opening the two-level box chocked full of accessories, I was and remain blown away at the quality of each item making the $220 USD price incredible for all that is included. On-air is where the quality matters most and the observed 9w output had me full quieting into repeaters my 4w ICOM produced the dreaded "picket fencing" a.k.a. white noise or popcorning. Audio from the included speaker mic was both loud and brilliantly clear. Any negatives? Only one - the manual needs to contain a "Repeater Setup" section with offset, PL tone, split mode and ideally Tx Pwr settings grouped together. I also was unable to find a SINGLE YT video that covered repeater configuration (smh). In summary, a quality radio with all the goodies at an incredible price. Run, don't walk to get yours! Edit: I did order a glow-in-dark version of the Smart Stick antenna that I look forward to testing. Have it mounted and the color combo is striking!
73, Marc - W4OVT Greensboro, NC

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