Wouxun KG-UVD1P

I've had my Wouxun KG-UVD1P for a few weeks. I ordered it from a Hong Kong based dealer for US$105! I also ordered a USB programming cable. The radio works well and has a very pleasant audio to listen to. However I was never able to get the original progrmming cable to work. I tried every possible way, on three different PCs and even on a Mac pretending to be a PC(!). I finally contacted the dealer who suggested sending it back to HK for a check. The airmail was probably three times the cost of the cable. In any case now a couple of weeks later, I've just received a new cable and best of all - it actually worked first go! Thank you to Radioshop888!

My radio works on 2m and 70cm. In fact the frequency range is quite wide, taking in UHF CB and Marine frequencies: 136-174 and 400-480Mhz. As the Wikipedia sourced photo indicates other ranges are available for other markets.

The design and finish is probably short of the big firms, but for me it's easier to use than my Yaesu  VX-7R even though it's a bit fatter. It feels like a radio you'd readily grab and use. You don't need to spend a few nights of your life getting orientated to the device's view of the world. (That's probably just as well given the brevity of the Wouxun's guide). The battery is holding a charge well and all accessories including a spare battery are cheap. Full retail Yaesu replacement battery are almost what I paid for the Wouxun. I surprised how well the little 7" (18cm) whip works.