Is it really necessary to do open box review? Everybody does this, and this has been done already. The kg935 is a fine radio and much better than those cheap baofeng. I have one and love it, also have the kg1000g. Also you might want get the Nagoya 771 antenna for radio, great antenna than the stock one.
I think it is very necessary. Do you really want to base you first impressions of this radio on one person’s view of this radio. I like to read as much as I can and watch as many videos I can on what it is I’m looking for before I buy. And another thing is why would you make a comment on my video like that, basically insulting my video and then try to give me antenna advice. 🤔
@@jeremiahtorres6297 Those who hate unboxing vidios and would rather watch one that does not, are kidding themselves. The other vidios still show the items from the box one at a time anyway. How long does it take to remove the plastic bag while you talk about it? No difference because the other guys talk about it too. Maybe a little O. C D. kicking by the unboxing haters???
I’ve been rocking my beofeng for a year. Learned a fucking ton. Now that I’m confident I’m thinking of picking up the kg935g. Seems like the best gmrs ht money can buy
I did not have much time to watch your video and I scanned through it. I will watch it again. What I did like is your honesty about what you are thinking. You have my respect. Do not change how you do your videos. Two thumbs up.
Thanks for the review and especially comparing to the baofeng. I have also looked at the radioddity gs-5b and keep coming back to the kg-935g. good review!
Thanks again for another great video review. Thank you for not including an unboxing. Hope you someday show us a a simplex range comparison with the Baofeng UV-5G (X)
There's a separate configuration area within the software that should let you set all the configs like brightness, color, etc. If you're not adjusting that, only adding/changing frequencies (and you didn't read first from your HT) then you're just over writing your current settings with the defaults. Sounds the case, but probably you checked it out.
I have this radio and I agree that the interface is a little "clumsy". However, I agree with your assessment of this radio. It is a good little unit; I see that there are comments in here saying to get a better antenna. I did that, as that would be the about the only real improvement that could be made after you get the radio.
Just came across your video and seen you are from the Allentown area. I am in reading and am trying to see how far I can go and hit the blue mountain repeat might have to hook up with you to test that out. Great video by the way
The one thing I forgot to mention in the video is I have a person who I communicate with on one of the repeaters who was using the baofeng uv-9g and I could barely hear him on the repeater. Then one day he was loud and clear and he said he was using the kg-935g. That’s when I knew I wanted that radio. So I snatched it up for that reason. The baofeng radios are cheap so it’s easy to buy the new ones when they come out. But the wouxun is definitely a better radio. Better features and well worth the money. You won’t regret it.
Can you show how to program police frequencies? I'm not quite sure how to do it and not sure if you only put in the frequency that is on radio reference or if you have to add a tone.
Really can't wait to get mine now lol. I just paid for my gmrs license last night. When you got yours, how long did it take before your call sign showed in the fcc registry after submitting the application and posting payment? I know I have a couple weeks or more to wait on the radio but I'm just curious.
If you paid for it last night then you should be getting the email by tomorrow I would think. That’s about how long it took to get mine. You can use it right away. But it will take another 24 hours for it to show up in the mygmrs.com database. Once they can se it you can register to my gmrs and get access to all the repeater tones across the country.
This radio does alot kool stuff. just ordered it todays bought uv 5r a month ago just see if people used airways. i can wait to get on air with radio. Great review
@@jeremiahtorres6297 I’ve heard the police a going to digital I think 💭. I know for sure I read in article that police radio broadcasts will be delayed by 15 so criminals can’t take advantage of know what the cops are doing right away . At least in Louisville Kentucky I found and article . Also you might wanna read how police are going to digital .
@@DARTHDANSAN yes the police here in Allentown where I live went digital back in 2012 or 2013. But all the surrounding cities still use analog. Most of them in the higher mhz.
I don’t have that sulcata anymore. But I do have another one that’s 5 years old and will be putting videos up next year in the spring when we put them out in the yard to feed. We also have an Indian star tortoise that I will be putting videos up of too.
Instead of clicking the buttons, can you not simply hold the arrow button and let it advance on its own? Love that the top controls are stiff to turn, my Baofengs turn so freely that they're a nuisance if the radio is in a pocket... Can't you input the FM broadcast freq directly when the search gets close to what you want? I have the UV9GX, few reviews on it. Looking for basic operating instructions. I have 2 Wouxuns (one's an AM-FM CB) and this one since I'm mainly interested in GMRS. Have several (14) Baofengs, and 5 Uniden scanners. Ready for just about anything, just need to get proficient in the operation of the equipment. Thank you for your review of this model Wouxun...
Here is something I learned about both radios. The Baofeng UV9G will not take an aftermarket antenna since the diameter of the collar around the SMA is too small for a 771G, this is a design flaw Baofeng admits to. Use your 771G on your 935 the use the Wouxun antenna on the UV-9G. It will fit the UV9G and it works better than to Baofeng antenna. Both radios are good, just comes down to you get what you pay for.
Not the Allentown police department. But Some of them in the surrounding areas and the sheriffs office. I listen to the Whitehall police department mostly and I can hear the Lehigh county prison.
@@Lobsterman5481 When you download the software there should be two things to download the CPU which is the program is software and also a driver for the connections make sure both are downloaded
Anyone else having an issue with this POS not being able to receive repeater reception? I’m less than 2 miles from my local repeater, and I have other HT’S that compared side by side can receive AND transmit to /from them crystal clear. But this thing…. Just sounds like crackled noise and that’s IF I’m lucky enough to even get a signal at all! On simplex I get AWESOME clarity even testing at fairly long range! But if I can’t get repeaters on this thing…. How is this anything more than an overpriced, over-glorified hello kitty walk-in talkie??
You are the first person I ever heard having a problem like this with this radio. I would call buy two way radios and talk with them about it. You may have gotten a bad one.
Is it really necessary to do open box review? Everybody does this, and this has been done already. The kg935 is a fine radio and much better than those cheap baofeng. I have one and love it, also have the kg1000g. Also you might want get the Nagoya 771 antenna for radio, great antenna than the stock one.
I think it is very necessary. Do you really want to base you first impressions of this radio on one person’s view of this radio. I like to read as much as I can and watch as many videos I can on what it is I’m looking for before I buy. And another thing is why would you make a comment on my video like that, basically insulting my video and then try to give me antenna advice. 🤔
@@jeremiahtorres6297 you were just a bullfrog bro, settle down
@@jeremiahtorres6297 Those who hate unboxing vidios and would rather watch one that does not, are kidding themselves. The other vidios still show the items from the box one at a time anyway. How long does it take to remove the plastic bag while you talk about it? No difference because the other guys talk about it too. Maybe a little O. C D. kicking by the unboxing haters???
You could have easily not watched.
I’ve been rocking my beofeng for a year. Learned a fucking ton. Now that I’m confident I’m thinking of picking up the kg935g. Seems like the best gmrs ht money can buy
I did not have much time to watch your video and I scanned through it. I will watch it again. What I did like is your honesty about what you are thinking. You have my respect. Do not change how you do your videos. Two thumbs up.
Thank you
What a good boy, always giving out his call sign when he hits the PTT
Vidio was extremely helpful to me . I learn something new everyday, thanks
Thanks for the review and especially comparing to the baofeng. I have also looked at the radioddity gs-5b and keep coming back to the kg-935g. good review!
Sir, I really like you common sense, informative video. Please keep up the good work.
If you have a Wouxun ( have 4 Wouxuns) and the knobs are a little harder to turn, it's because that model has a higher dust and moisture rating.
Great video Jeremiah….. Got to thank Randy for keeping us informed and entertained on all the new GMRS offerings…. Have a great weekend…. #MYGA…..
Same to you bill. Also, I am in the process of pinpointing some locations for that uv-5x long distance test. That video will be coming soon.
Thanks again for another great video review. Thank you for not including an unboxing. Hope you someday show us a a simplex range comparison with the Baofeng UV-5G (X)
Just bought mine yesterday, same area as you. So far it works really good, and I’m getting great audio reports.
Where are you from
@@jeremiahtorres6297 Allentown west side next to the Pa turnpike
@@supercomando wrnc253 you probably heard me at some point on blue mountain 650.
@@jeremiahtorres6297 not yet I’m WRKI300
@@supercomando I actually did hear your call sign the other night for the first time. I will listen for you next time
There's a separate configuration area within the software that should let you set all the configs like brightness, color, etc. If you're not adjusting that, only adding/changing frequencies (and you didn't read first from your HT) then you're just over writing your current settings with the defaults. Sounds the case, but probably you checked it out.
Actually I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info I will definitely set that up today In the software.
Very informative. Thank you.
I have this radio and I agree that the interface is a little "clumsy". However, I agree with your assessment of this radio. It is a good little unit; I see that there are comments in here saying to get a better antenna. I did that, as that would be the about the only real improvement that could be made after you get the radio.
Just came across your video and seen you are from the Allentown area. I am in reading and am trying to see how far I can go and hit the blue mountain repeat might have to hook up with you to test that out. Great video by the way
Thanks. I’m actually from reading. I will be monitoring that repeater later tonight and tomorrow morning. What’s your call sign. I’m wrnc253.
Wow that baofeng didn’t last long as your first string radio lol. I’m getting that 935g for Xmas. Can’t wait. I bet u get a mobile next. 🤙🏻
The one thing I forgot to mention in the video is I have a person who I communicate with on one of the repeaters who was using the baofeng uv-9g and I could barely hear him on the repeater. Then one day he was loud and clear and he said he was using the kg-935g. That’s when I knew I wanted that radio. So I snatched it up for that reason. The baofeng radios are cheap so it’s easy to buy the new ones when they come out. But the wouxun is definitely a better radio. Better features and well worth the money. You won’t regret it.
Thanks for the info in your video. Did you have an issue installing the programming software on your computer?
No issues at all
Can you show how to program police frequencies? I'm not quite sure how to do it and not sure if you only put in the frequency that is on radio reference or if you have to add a tone.
Really can't wait to get mine now lol. I just paid for my gmrs license last night. When you got yours, how long did it take before your call sign showed in the fcc registry after submitting the application and posting payment? I know I have a couple weeks or more to wait on the radio but I'm just curious.
If you paid for it last night then you should be getting the email by tomorrow I would think. That’s about how long it took to get mine. You can use it right away. But it will take another 24 hours for it to show up in the mygmrs.com database. Once they can se it you can register to my gmrs and get access to all the repeater tones across the country.
@@jeremiahtorres6297 that's actually pretty quick, I appreciate the video and info. Hope you and the fam have a great Thanksgiving, take care 🤙
I have a new name for your channel, Torres Two Way Communications or Torres 2way Radios 📻. I love it keep them coming.
This radio does alot kool stuff. just ordered it todays bought uv 5r a month ago just see if people used airways. i can wait to get on air with radio. Great review
Yes this is my best radio. I just wish I could monitor channels above 500 mhz That’s where most of my local police frequencies are.
@@jeremiahtorres6297 I’ve heard the police a going to digital I think 💭. I know for sure I read in article that police radio broadcasts will be delayed by 15 so criminals can’t take advantage of know what the cops are doing right away . At least in Louisville Kentucky I found and article . Also you might wanna read how police are going to digital .
@@DARTHDANSAN yes the police here in Allentown where I live went digital back in 2012 or 2013. But all the surrounding cities still use analog. Most of them in the higher mhz.
@@jeremiahtorres6297 ok 👍 Kool
Ay homie randomly came across your Sulcata vids. How’s your Sulcata doing now? Five years later he’s probably a bit bigger
I don’t have that sulcata anymore. But I do have another one that’s 5 years old and will be putting videos up next year in the spring when we put them out in the yard to feed. We also have an Indian star tortoise that I will be putting videos up of too.
Could you show how to connect to a repeater using analog frequency?
Instead of clicking the buttons, can you not simply hold the arrow button and let it advance on its own?
Love that the top controls are stiff to turn, my Baofengs turn so freely that they're a nuisance if the radio is in a pocket...
Can't you input the FM broadcast freq directly when the search gets close to what you want?
I have the UV9GX, few reviews on it. Looking for basic operating instructions. I have 2 Wouxuns (one's an AM-FM CB) and this one since I'm mainly interested in GMRS. Have several (14) Baofengs, and 5 Uniden scanners. Ready for just about anything, just need to get proficient in the operation of the equipment. Thank you for your review of this model Wouxun...
I never use the software to program these radios , easy enough to field program , dont rely on software
Here is something I learned about both radios. The Baofeng UV9G will not take an aftermarket antenna since the diameter of the collar around the SMA is too small for a 771G, this is a design flaw Baofeng admits to. Use your 771G on your 935 the use the Wouxun antenna on the UV-9G. It will fit the UV9G and it works better than to Baofeng antenna. Both radios are good, just comes down to you get what you pay for.
Thanks great advise
When you have the monitor button on and press the PTT to TX do you get a ton of feedback?
Yes
@@jeremiahtorres6297 thanks. I thought make I had a bad one.
is there any way that I can extend the frequencies Beyond 400-479.995 MHz? I like to monitor FDNY on 482.03125 frequency.
It’s tuned for gmrs but I still pick up police frequencies up in the 500mhz uhf frequencies and 158 mhz in vhf frequencies just fine.
Your local Police and Fire are still on analog?
Not the Allentown police department. But Some of them in the surrounding areas and the sheriffs office. I listen to the Whitehall police department mostly and I can hear the Lehigh county prison.
Does this let you talk on two different channels like the baufeng uv-9g?
The main ptt button will tx on whatever part of the screen you keep as your main channel. You can set any of the custom buttons to tx on the other.
@@jeremiahtorres6297 awesome! Thank you so much for the quick reply. Just ordered a pair off buytwowayradios.
I have the KG805G Wouxun. The only thing difference between it and my other radios is the sound . KG805G sounds better.
Do you have more expensive radios than the KG805G? I had one (lost it) but sounded MUCH better than my UV5Rs! Will try KG-UV9… series next.
Not really savvy with computers. Would love to see a detailed programming video.
👍🏽👍🏽
I would like to see what it does mine arrived today who else is out there I'm in Missouri at the moment who wants to try to talk on repeaters
i was reading about these it says u cant trasnmit on 462mhz?
you can only transmit on 462 and 467 frequencies those are the GMRS, It wont transmit on Ham Frequencies, but you can listen to ham frequencies also.
There are NOAA channels built in
I just found out about the NOAA button on accident the other day !!
It’s a Good feature.
@@jeremiahtorres6297 I just put my kg935 stock antenna on my uv9g who would of thought gonna do some tests
Horrible decision
I keep getting an error when using the software. Any help!
What kind of error
@@jeremiahtorres6297 failed connection! please check if powered on or well connected the com port!
@@Lobsterman5481 com port is the usb. Try a different USB port on the computer
@@jeremiahtorres6297 Not working! I guess I need a new cable. Thanks
@@Lobsterman5481 When you download the software there should be two things to download the CPU which is the program is software and also a driver for the connections make sure both are downloaded
Anyone else having an issue with this POS not being able to receive repeater reception? I’m less than 2 miles from my local repeater, and I have other HT’S that compared side by side can receive AND transmit to /from them crystal clear. But this thing…. Just sounds like crackled noise and that’s IF I’m lucky enough to even get a signal at all! On simplex I get AWESOME clarity even testing at fairly long range! But if I can’t get repeaters on this thing…. How is this anything more than an overpriced, over-glorified hello kitty walk-in talkie??
You are the first person I ever heard having a problem like this with this radio. I would call buy two way radios and talk with them about it. You may have gotten a bad one.