Description
Free Windows PC Programing Software
The KG-UV3D is a compact, high-performance dual band handheld amateur radio transceiver providing up to 5 Watts of RF power on VHF and 4 Watts
on UHF, along with high audio output (500 mW).
The KG-UV3D features a long operating time (about 13 hours), thanks to the standard extended life 1700 mAh high capacity Li-ion battery pack.
Software programmable via the optional low cost
USB programming cable or
Serial cable, or
manually programmable via keypad (see the
Nifty! Quick Reference Guide for help).
KG-UV3D Model Features
Powerwerx exclusive model features the optional
1700 mAh Li-ion battery pack standard (a $25 value), a unique redesigned black heavy duty
textured case, new ergonomic knobs and the latest firmware with additional features including:
- Customizable 6-character power on display message: Identify your radio by callsign or name on power up.
- Last radio state will resume on power cycle: Continue to work in single band mode or B-band after powering up.
- LED flashlight now works independently of the radio status: Utilize the flashlight
feature while receiving or transmitting.
FCC Approval
The KG-UV3D is Part 90 certified for commercial use. CE & FCC Part 90 certified, FCC ID: WVTWOUXUN04
Wouxun Certifications
Transmission Limitations
Because Amateur Radio is our primary market, this commercial radio as sold by Powerwerx is limited to transmit within the Amateur Radio frequency ranges. MARS, CAP, Business & Public Service ranges
are possible. Please contact us
for details.
Powerwerx Warranty Policy
- 18 month limited warranty on the radio against defects in materials and workmanship
- 6 month limited warranty on the included radio battery and battery charger against defects in materials and workmanship
Standard Accessories Included with Every Radio
For complete warranty information please read the
Powerwerx Limited Warranty Policy (PDF)
Standard Accessories Included with Every Radio
- Dual band radio
- Dual band antenna
- Extended life 1700 mAh high capacity li-ion battery pack (about 13 hours operating time)
- Intelligent desktop 3-4 hour rapid charger
- Desktop charger AC power cord
- Belt clip
- Wrist strap
- English user manual (Also downloadable)
- Powerwerx quick start reference sheet (Free Download)
- Programming software (Free Download)
Features
- Dual band monitor (VHF/UHF, VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF)
- Dual alpha numeric, backlit display with channel name edit
- Selectable high/low power settings (VHF: 5W high/1W low) (UHF: 4W high/1W low)
- Includes extended life 1700 mAh high capacity li-ion battery as standard
- Includes intelligent desktop 3-4 hour rapid charger
- Loud speaker audio output (500 mW)
- Bright flashlight illumination function
- Meets IP55 waterproof rating
- English female voice prompts enable non-sighted operation (can be turned off)
- 128 memory channels (shared)
- VOX Function
- Digital FM radio (76-108MHz) with automatic tuning and storing, radio frequency display, 18 FM memories in 2 banks
- Wide/narrow bandwidth selection (25 or 12.5 kHz)
- Power on display: show battery voltage, 6-character customizable welcome message, or display test
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- Windows PC programmable, free software available for download. Optional low cost cable
(SKU:
WXUSB or
WXSER) required.
- Radio to radio cloning with optional cable (SKU:
WXCLN)
- Same channel: VHF TX & UHF RX or UHF TX & VHF RX available
- 105 groups DCS/50 groups CTCSS
- DTMF encoding (includes ABCD tones, continuous with button press duration)
- CTCSS encode/Decode (no decode delay)
- Stopwatch function
- SOS function
- Low-voltage voice prompt
- Busy channel lockout
- Selectable transmit over timer (from 15 to 600 seconds)
- Selectable step sizes of 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
- Multiple scan modes including priority scan
- Keypad lock (auto or manual)
- Programmable by computer or keypad
- High contrast white backlit keypad. All keys are backlit (except A/B & TDR)
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| Specifications |
KG-UV3D-2/420-520 |
KG-UV3D-2/350-470 |
KG-UV3D-2/216-280 |
| Frequency Range (RX) |
VHF: 136-174 MHz
UHF: 420-520 MHz
FM: 76-108 MHz |
VHF: 136-174 MHz
UHF: 350-470 MHz
FM: 76-108 MHz |
VHF: 136-174 MHz
VHF: 216-280 MHz
FM: 76-108 MHz |
| Frequency Range (TX*) |
VHF: 144-148 MHz
UHF: 420-450 MHz |
VHF: 144-148 MHz
UHF: 420-450 MHz |
VHF: 144-148 MHz
VHF: 223-225 MHz |
| Memory Channels |
128 channels (shared) |
| Operating Voltage |
7.4 VDC |
| Operating Temperature |
-22°F to 140°F (-30°C to +60°C) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
2.3 x 4.1 x 1.6 inches (58 x 105 x 40mm) (with 1700 mAh battery pack, without antenna) |
| Weight |
9.2 ounces (262 grams) (with 1700 mAh battery pack) |
| RF Carrier Power |
VHF: 5W high/1W low, UHF: 4W high/1W low |
| Audio Output Power |
500mW maximum |
| Waterproof Rating |
Meets IP55 waterproof rating |
| Frequency Stability |
±2.5ppm |
| Antenna Impedance |
50Ω |
| Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) |
0.16 µV |
| Receive/Squelch Sensitivity |
≤0.2 µV |
| Audio Distortion |
≤5% |
| Audio Modulation |
+3dB (pre-emphasis by 6dB between 0.3-3KHz) |
| Audio Response |
(300-3,000Hz) +1 to -3dB |
| Performance of Amplitude Limiter |
≤3 |
| Effective Radiation Power (ERP) |
≤±7.5dB |
| Maximum Frequency Deviation |
25KHz ± 5KHz / 12.5KHz ± 2.5KHz |
| Inter Modulation Attenuation |
≥40dB |
| Modulation Distortion |
≤10% |
| Co-channel Rejection |
≥-8.0dB |
| Adjacent Channel Selection |
25KHz ≥ 70dB / 12.5KHz ≥ 60dB |
| Inter-modulation |
≥ 65dB |
| Spurious Radiation |
≤-30dBm |
| Spurious Radiation |
9KHz to 1GHz ≤ -57dBm / 1GHz to 4GHz ≤ -47dBm |
Customer Reviews
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
kg-uv3d |
By
wildbill0013 from aberdeen md
great portable. i work for the cable co. here in md and bought this radio to use with my co workers, i will know better in the next couple of weeks as to how it performs in the field. i have owned yeasu, kenwood, icom,and adi radios in the past and have not had any bad experiences with any of them. i am very hard on my radios so time will tell as to weather or not this radio will hold up but the price of this radio was perfect for what i could afford for a portable. i will keep u posted.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
4/
5 |
A great starter transciever |
By
Matt from Gilbert, AZ
I am new to amateur radio having just recently gotten my Technician class license. The Wouxun KG-UV3D is the perfect starter radio. It is inexpensive and has superior audio quality. There are a lot of features that you can use to put your learning into practice. I would give it 5 stars except the user manual is only an average translation of Chinese to English. A few things I needed to Google for extra information. That said, the audio quality compares extremely favorable to expensive, high end motorolas.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
KG-UV3D |
By
Marcus from San Bernardino, CA
Great Deal for this Dual Band Radio!
Shipping and Delivery was speedy!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
New "Primary" HT |
By
Ken Folsom from Fullerton, Ca.
I got this unit for my birthday (thanks, Wifeypoo!)...
I also bought the optional USB cable, but found it easy enough to program by hand after pushing buttons and twisting the encoder knob for a few hours. The cable and programming software make it quicker, though. The free unlock software enables it to TX throughout the entire range.
The transmit and receive audio are quite good.
Tough little radio, too. My 7 year old "Deck Checked" it from about three feet to a hardwood floor with no damage or marks left behind.
It fits perfectly in my average sized hand, and feels substantial without being too heavy. The flat base lets you set it down while the antenna remains vertical. The shape and contours of the case make it pleasing to look at. The volume and encoder knobs are solid and do not bind.
I like the action of the back-lit buttons; they're not "floaty," and a tactile "click" lets you know you've actuated them. The dot-matrix LCD gives a nicely colored glow without being too bright. The flashlight comes in handy.
I use the FM Broadcast receive quite frequently. While not "Great" for music, it works well enough for morning talk shows.
Battery life (1700 mAH) is more than adequate for my operating habits. Drop in charger is a bit lightweight, but functional.
The stock RD antenna is adequate for my needs. I am able to carry on simplex QSOs from inside my home at one watt to a friend 1 mile away on his. Local repeater work is fine business as well; I will be getting the SMA-RP/BNC adapter and an after-market whip anyway.
The belt clip seems flimsy, but it's the only place to put the hand strap.
The "not so greats" that others have noted are not severe enough for me to give a less than "Five" rating. All in all, well worth the price I paid.
Would I recommend this unit to a friend? Yes, and twice on Sunday. I might even buy a few more for myself.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
Great Radio |
By
Kevin K. from Manchester, TN
I love my radio. Love it so much I have talked my entire Rescue Squad into buying them for our radio system. We already own a Repeater and this works great with it. Everyone should own one of these.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
Great buy |
By
Rob from Arkansas USA
I got the radio and unlocked with a program I found online for the older models. Works perfect have been able to dual band in SnR with local LEO and other searchers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
4/
5 |
I like the KG-UV3D |
By
w7dcf_w7dcf@yahooo.com from Sandy, Utah
Last I checked the reviews of the Wouxon on this site, they were all 5's. Even though I like the unit and have had fun with its operation, it seems like there are some short comings that would preclude a 5 rating.
I purchased my radio through HRO, but it was the Powerwerx version. Here are my reasons for a 4 rating:
1. The transmit audio is not up to the receive quality. I base this conclusion on my radio and two others owned by nearby hams. Reports are good, but I have recorded the Wouxun along with my other handhelds and the Wouxun has a distinct tinny touch to the transmit audio. I hear the same artifact in the other two Wouxun radios.
2. It seems like with all the timers available something could have been dedicated to a power-off timeout. I find that feature quite helpful in my other units and more useful than a stopwatch.
3. There are the other minor issues like a signal meter that conveys no strength information.
Not major things for a very cost effective radio that also has some nice strong points, but an overall 5? A great price doesn't overshadow evrything else.
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Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
four months in |
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rrhobby@shaw.ca from POWELL RIVER. BC
Well its been a while but I still love this radio I have programmed four other Wouxun and changed and improved my frequency coverage without having to phone for help and beleive me that is something.What I like is the battery longevity and the feel of this versatile little radio. Its solid and comfortable feel is hard to beat at this price point.
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Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
Just programmed and tested 5 KG-UV3D .... GREAT |
By
k6ohh@yahoo.com from Chatsworth, CA, USA
These are GREAT radios. The previous audio problem (low audio) is resolved. Please see my previous posting. I have had my personal one Since Nov 2010 and am very pleased with it. I have even "Deck Bounced" mine a few times. My wife got one of these five and even with her soft voice will hit 5kHz Deviation. Also the Case for teh"3" is MUCH heavier than the "1" that everyone else has/ Very Very Happy...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
good value for your dollar |
By
rrhobby@shaw.ca from Powell River BC Canada
Having programed the W-KG-UV3D and used it over two months I find it is the Radio I carry the most. I will be purchasing the 2M-220 hand held so I can set up a 220 Repeater in the City. I have mainly Icom radios but this little low cost Radio is just too good to miss and with free downloads You Can Not Go Wrong!!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
Great inexpensive RADIO |
By
w4eg@hotmail.com from California - U. S. of A.
I own a KG-UV3D 2/440 radio and for the price and performance; it CAN NOT be beat.
I don't have to worry about loosing it or let someone borrow it and forgets to return it.
Simply put, you can buy several Wouxun units and still be ahead (money wise) over those other expensive oversea radios with similar functions.
Try it. I did and love it. 73, W4EG
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
Great Radio for the Price |
By
k6ohh@yahoo.com from Chatsworth, CA, USA
I have had the KG-UV3D since November. It has performed extremely well. Shortcoming: Those with soft voices need to talk very (I mean very) close to the radio. Those of us with "radio" voices have no problems with it. I do recommend the "SMA-R to BNC" adapter and a second battery or the AA Pack. Also get the programming cable and download the (free...great price) software found here. I had problems initially. The folks at Power Werx were great getting me through my "pilot error" on the programming. Great people and GREAT Radio...
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
Don't let the name fool you, the radio is fantastic. |
By
floydlenhart@yahoo.com from Graham, Washington
The KG-UV3D is one great radio for the price. Compact, portable, dual band, easy programing and great, affordable accessories. This radio packs a punch with it's full 5 watts output. It gets through where similar radios only dream of operating. It's compact design is pleasing to the eye and the 1700 amp hour battery lasts a long time at 5 watts. Charging the battery in the included drop in quick charger gets you back on the air fast. I am impressed with the performance and ease of programing this radio. I don't have to be a computer programmer to program my favorite frequencies and repeaters. The instructions are very easy to understand and I had my radio programmed in a matter of minutes. Once the Ham world gets a load of this radio they will be hard to keep in stock. NZ7B
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
Wouxun Radio- *Fantastic Radio & Price Right* |
By
ernestgarcia@hotmail.com from U.S.A.
This throw-away-radio is increadible. It works as well or better than any rice HT boxes from Japan.
Easy to operate after you learn the Chinese way to programing.
Only draw back is the programing instructions fails to mentioned after step 9),that you must setup a com/port: Use any port above 2.
And the driver for Windows 7 32/64 and Vista did not work in my system. The software is poorly documented but it works with Windows XP.
In overall and for the price; it is worth the $100 bucks plus. Operational it's "A Plus"
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 128 Channel Handheld Amateur Radio
5/
5 |
A great radio at a realistic price! |
By
Milton Garb from Rowland Heights, Ca.
I've had this nice radio for just over a week now. I am very pleased with the radio, and the ease of programming with the downloadeable software.
The dual memory display is bright, large and easy to read. The fact that it does V/V, V/U, U/U and U/V is quite a nice feature. At 5 watts output on VHF and 4 watts on UHF is more than adequate for an H.T.
I very much reccommend this quality radio and the very easy folks to deal with at PowerWerz.
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