Wouxun KG-UV9GX+ Two-Way Radio Transceiver and Scanner
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing this updated, advanced, Emergency GMRS Two-Way Radio & Scanner. The WOUXUN KG-UV9GX+ is a new entry in the famous UV9-Series line, built upon the trusted performance, proven design, and quality manufacturing of the UV9D(Plus) & UV9GX amateur radios. It has been updated to deliver improved commercial-grade personal, personal business, recreational, hobby, group safety, CERT, emergency (EmComm), and SHTF/Disaster communications & scanning.
COMPLIANCE
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with PART 15B of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
This device meets the requirements of FCC PART 15.121(b) for scanning receivers in the following frequency ranges (in MHz): 76–108 / 108–136 136–180 / 219–250 / 350–400 / 400–512 / 700–824 / 849–869 / 894–960
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 2.5 cm between the radiator and your body. The antenna used for this device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION: Do not transmit without an antenna attached, with a damaged antenna, while touching the antenna, around explosives, or while refueling a vehicle. Operate only with batteries & chargers designed for this radio.
FCC Statement
FCC PART 95 WARNING
This device operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to transmitting on these frequencies. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS frequencies in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended). You will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identification when operating the radio on GMRS frequencies. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of your transmission time. To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC or go to the FCC’s website: https://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.
STATION ID
Your GMRS call sign must be transmitted using voice in the English language, or with International Morse Code telegraphy using an audible tone: (a) Following a single transmission or a series of transmissions; and (b) After 15 minutes and at least once every 15 minutes thereafter during a series of transmissions lasting more than 15 minutes.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage, avoid operating the radio or transmitting while charging via USB-C port or optional charger base, or when a USB programming cable is inserted (other than for programming).
CAUTION: This radio is rated IP55 for dust & “water jets.” Do not submerge or intentionally soak radio with any liquid (or gel).
TIP: For the longest life, remove battery from radio if storing for more than a couple weeks, with a 60% “shelf” charge. Do not store in a powered charger
MAIN FEATURES
- 5X Display Brightness for Improved Readability Outdoors!
- 3 “Dark” Display Modes • Priority Channel Quick-Jump
- 2200 mAh USB-C Battery (w/ Adapter & 6’ Cable) • Scan Advance
- 1.25 meter HAM “220 Band” Rx • 3 Power Levels & U.S. Calibration
- 999 Memory Channels • Brighter LED Flashlight • Stiff Knobs
- Pre-Programmed for GMRS + SHTF (906 Channels) • VFO
- Emergency RESET (44 Chan. incl. GMRS/HAM/NOAA/MMS/AIR/SAR)
- Analog TDR Superheterodyne FM GMRS • Duplex Operation
- FPP • Dual-PTT • BCL • VOX • Speaker & Sub-Receiver Muting
- DTMF Keypad • Simplex & Repeater Capable • Wide & Narrow BW
- 7-Band Rx w/AM AIR Band & Broadcast FM Radio w/20 Memories
- Roger Beep • 3 Scan Modes • 10 Scan Groups • Priority Scanning
- Dual Simultaneous Channel & VFO/Frequency Scanning
- Single & Dual-Watch Modes • Repeater Reverse & Talk-Around
- CTCSS/DCS Search/Scanning • Stopwatch • 2.5 kHz Tuning Steps
- 155 Split CTCSS/DCS PL Tones/Codes • 8-Character Alpha Names
- Dual Indicator LEDs • Backlight Timer/Dimmer • 5 Backlight Levels
- 3 Programmable Function Side-Keys • Manual & Auto Key/PTT Lock
- Key Beeps • Voice Announce • ANI PTT-ID • Time-Out-Timer
- 10 Squelch Levels • Squelch Monitor • Squelch Tail Eliminator
- Battery Saver • Battery Voltage Meter • 8″ GMRS-Tuned Antenna
FEATURE ADDITIONS & IMPROVEMENTS
The following features have been added, modified or improved upon over the original KG-UV9D(Plus) & KG-UV9P amateur radios, on which\ the UV9GX+ is based.
- 5X Display Brightness: The UV9GX+ color TFT display now has 5 times the brightness output (1000CD, perceived as at least 2X brighter) for improved readability outdoors or in very bright light. The output can reduced with [MENU 27_ABR-LV | 01–05] for indoor use.
- USB-C Charging: A 2200 mAh USB-C Li-ion battery is included as standard with a USB-C AC Adapter & USB-C charging cable. (Optional 2000 mAh & 3200 mAh batteries available separately.)
Note: The Cross-Band Repeater feature is not available on the GMRS band. The Repeater Offset/Direction features are only available via software or channel copy - 3 New Dark Display Modes: Use [MENU 62_SCN-MD] to set 1 of
- 4 color screen modes with 3 new “dark” backgrounds:
- Classic: Traditional Blue Text on White background.
- Covert: Dark Red on Black background for minimal exposure.
- Day 1: Bright Yellow on Black background for highest contrast.
- Day 2: White on Black background for high contrast.
- Priority Channel Quick-Jump: Long-Press the BAND key to instantly switch to your Priority Channel on the A receiver, even while scanning. The function will halt activity on the A receiver (except while in Function or FM Radio Menus), leaving the FM Radio and B receiver uninterrupted. This is handy for setting an emergency EmComm or CALL Channel (default), a favorite “home” repeater or channel, NOAA WX station, or Public Safety/Scanner channel, etc.
- Scan Advance: If you encounter an unwanted signal while scanning in TO/CO Scan Modes, you can use the Channel Knob or ▲▼ keys in either direction to quickly advance/resume scanning (previously had to exit and scan again). See Scanning section for more details.
- 1.25 meter HAM “220” Band Rx: Range now covers 219–250 MHz.
- Bright Flashlight: Includes a brighter LED flashlight with tight beam.
- Stiff Knobs: The channel and volume knobs now have additional \washers that provide more resistance, to help avoid accidental changes (can be removed for less resistance).
- 3 Power Levels: Low = 0.5 Watts | Mid = 2 Watts | High = 5 Watts.
- Pre-Programed for GMRS + SHTF: The UV9GX+ now comes preprogramed with 906 channels, including all GMRS/FRS channels with multiple repeater banks, HAM FM Call & Simplex frequencies, loads of general & SHTF receive-only channels such as NOAA Weather stations, MURS, MMS (Marine), AIR (Aviation), AAR (Railroads), SAR, and various national GOV emergency and other agency frequencies (not active in all areas).
- Emergency RESET ALL: The radio now defaults to 44 useful SHTF emergency channels after performing a MENU RESET ALL function. See the DEFAULT CHANNEL PROGRAMMING TABLE (below).
LCD DISPLAY DATA & ICONS
RADIO CONTROLS & INDICATORS
BASIC OPERATION
Key Presses: The PF2 & PF3 side-keys and several front panel keypad keys allow short and long presses (see below) to access primary and secondary functions (such as ✱-SCAN for the Repeater
Reverse/Scan functions — see the Programmable Function Keys &
Keypad Shortcuts sections above). A quick momentary press or “Short-Press” (SP) activates the primary key function. A “Long-Press” (LP) involves holding down a key for about 1–2 seconds to activate the secondary key function.
Function Menu: Press the MENU key to enter the Function Menu.\ Use the Channel Knob, ▲▼ or 1–9 keys to select a function. Press MENU again to Edit the selected function. Use the same controls to select or enter a value, then press MENU again to write any changes. Press EXIT at any time to exit the function Menu or to abort the current Menu operation without saving changes for the currently selected function, or wait for the MENU to time-out (about 10 sec.).
Display Modes: Long-Press TDR|V/M to cycle through all 4 Display Modes:
- NAME (default): Displays the stored Name (if any) for the current memory channel, with the channel # to the right (in small text).
- FREQ-VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator): For direct frequency tuning/input, scanning frequencies, or programming new channels. Acts like a traditional “digital” radio tuner.
- CH: Displays the Number for the current memory channel, with the channel # to the right (in small text).
- CHFREQ: Displays the frequency stored for the current memory channel, with the channel # to the right (in small text).
TIP: You can hold down the ▲▼ keys or use the Channel Knob to quickly scroll through channels, frequencies, or MENU functions/values.
TIP: You can use the EXIT key as a backspace key while entering a frequency in the FREQ-VFO Display Mode.
Receiving (Rx): Turn the radio on by rotating the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise. Use the Channel Knob, ▲▼ or 1–9 keys to select the desired channel. Adjust the Volume Knob as desired.
- Main: Toggle the active MAIN receiver with the BAND key.
- Single/True Dual Receive: Toggle Single or True Dual Receive Modes with the TDR|V/M key.
- Sub-Receiver Muting: You can choose if you want audio on the Sub-Receiver (opposite of MAIN) muted (while in TDR mode) when a signal is received (even while scanning), or when you transmit on the MAIN receiver, or both. Use [MENU 60_S-MUTE | OFF, RX–MUTE, TX–MUTE, R/T–MUTE] to toggle.
- Rx CTCSS: Set CTCSS tones or DCS codes (sometimes referred to as “PL Tones” or “Privacy/Quiet Tones”) with [MENU 16_Rx–CTC] or [MENU 18_Rx–DCS] to mute the receiver unless a signal includes the specified tone/code. Setting one Rx type will remove the other.
- SQUELCH: Set with [MENU 08_SQL–LE | 0–9] to mute the speaker for background noise or signals below the certain level. A squelch level of 5 or 6 is usually a good starting point.
Note: The top A Receiver can tune/scan all 7 bands available.
The B Receiver covers only the normal dual-band “UV” range: 136–174.9975 MHz & 400–512.9975 MHz.
Transmitting (Tx): Choose the desired channel or frequency. SP PF3
Monitor to confirm channel is not in use, then again to mute.\ Hold the radio upright/vertical a few inches from your mouth with the display facing you or at a slight angle. \Press & hold the PTT key, pause for about one second, then speak at a normal, consistent volume. Release the PTT key to stop transmitting. The radio will immediately return to receiving.
- Tx CTCSS: Set CTCSS tones or DCS codes with [MENU 17_Tx– CTC] or [MENU 19_Tx–DCS] to transmit a sub-audible tone/code with your signal to other stations, or to access repeater stations. Setting one Tx type will remove the other.
- Roger Beep: Set to transmit a tone at the beginning or end of your transmission (or both) with [MENU 15_ROGER]. The EOT (End Of\ Tx) setting is most commonly used so other stations know when your transmission is over, instead of saying “OVER.” It’s typically discouraged while operating on GMRS repeaters.
- Busy Channel Lockout: Avoid accidentally transmitting when there’s an active signal detected (useful when Rx CTCSS or DCS is set) with [MENU 18_BCL].
Broadcast FM Radio: The Commercial FM Radio feature tunes from 76 to 108 MHz in 100 kHz steps. It offers an VFO Mode (IN FRQ) with SE Search Scanning, Memory SAVE, and Memory reCALL functionswith 20 dedicated memories. When operating the FM Radio, the MAIN & Sub-Receiver (if in TDR Mode) will be “watching” for active signals and will mute the FM Radio and play the MAIN or Sub-Receiver signal audio instead. When the signal ceases, the UV9GX+ will resume playing the current FM Radio station, until the feature is turned off.
- Enter the FM Radio feature with SP PF2. Do the same to exit.
- Toggle between IN FRQ/SAVE/CALL modes with SP #-LOCK.
- Press the ✱-SCAN key to scan for an active FM Radio station.
- Use the 1–9 keys or Channel Knob to enter/select a frequency or memory channel in IN FRQ/CALL modes, then press the MENU key to commit the entry/selection.
Scanning: To start scanning memory channels or frequencies on the current MAIN receiver, use LP ✱-SCAN key, or optionally assign “SCN” to a PF Side Key. See the three Scan Review Modes to the right. To start scanning on the other receiver, press the BAND key to switch the MAIN receiver, then LP ✱-SCAN key. Use [MENU 60] to control Sub-Receiver Muting and BAND key to select primary (MAIN) receiver. To exit Scanning on an active channel/frequency, switch to the desired MAIN receiver with SP BAND key, then press any other key (other than ▲▼ and BAND), such as EXIT, 0–9, or ✱-SCAN.
The UV9GX+ offers single or dual receiver scanning of all 999 memory channels with three available Scan Review Modes set independently for each receiver via [MENU 20_SC–REV | TO/CO/SE].
- TO Timer Scan Review Mode: Scans until a signal is received, pauses for 5 seconds to preview audio, then resumes scanning.
- CO Carrier Scan Review Mode: Scans until a signal (carrier) is received, pauses until it ceases, then resumes scanning if no new signal is detected within 3 seconds.
- SE Search Scan Review Mode: Scans (searches) for the first signal that “opens” the set squelch level, then exits Scanning, remaining on the current channel or frequency.
- Scan Group: Set the active Scan Group (10 avail., defined in CPS) independently for each receiver. Use SP BAND to select the desired MAIN receiver, then set with [MENU 49_SCN-GP | 01–10].
- Scan Advance: If you encounter an unwanted signal while scanning in the TO or CO Scan Modes, use the Channel Knob or ▲▼ keys to instantly advance/resume scanning in either direction.
- Priority Scan: When “ON” [MENU 33_PRI-SCN], checks Priority Channel [MENU 32_PRI-CH] for a signal every 1–2 seconds on the MAIN receiver, when not in regular Scanning Mode on that receiver.
PROGRAMMING VIA COMPUTER
You can program channel data and most radio menu settings on your UV9GX+ via computer with the free WOUXUN Customer Programming Software (CPS) and the “Red” PCO-009 USB Programming Cable (sold separately at BSR) & free USB driver software, available at BetterSafeRadio.com/UV9GX+. For more advanced editing features, the RT Systems UV9G Advanced Programming Software & USB Cable Kit (sold separately at BSR) can be used instead (excluding the Dark Display Modes). Or use the free open-source CHIRP programming software (search for “CHIRP my radio” on the web), including to customise the “BetterSafeRadio” Personal Display Message (16 char. max.).
TIP: Search for local repeaters & request permission at myGMRS.com
Adding New or Copying Existing Memory Channels: You can add new simplex GMRS Tx/Rx channels or copy existing repeaters, or add Rx-Only Scanner channels to any memory with the keypad, as desired.
- Add New Simplex or Scanner Channels:
- Switch to the FREQ-VFO Display Mode (see above).
- Use the Channel Knob, ▲▼ or 1–9 keys to select/enter the desired frequency (radio will auto-complete trailing zeros).
- Set any other desired parameters in the Function Menu.
- Write the VFO to a channel with [MENU 30_MEM-CH | 001–999]. New/unused channels are indicated in an alternate color. (See Basic Operation – Function Menu instructions.)
- Copy Existing Simplex/Repeater/Scanner Channels:
- Switch to the CH, CHFREQ or NAME Display Mode.
- Use the Channel Knob, ▲▼ or 1–9 keys to select/enter the desired channel to copy.
- Write the channel to a new memory with [MENU 30_MEM-CH]. New/unused channels are indicated in an alternate colour. Repeater settings will be retained, including the Offset Freq. & Direction. You can rename the new channel (see below).
- Switch to CH, CHFREQ or NAME Display Mode and use the Function Menu to set any desired parameters, such as W/N, TXP, BCL, Rx-CTC/DCS, Tx-CTC/DCS, CH-NAME, or SCAN-ADD, etc., to customize the new or copied memory channel.
- While setting a Channel Name with [MENU 29_CH–NAME], use the Channel Knob, ▲▼ or 1–9 keys to select/enter a character/number, #-LOCK to accept and move forward, and EXIT to move back. When done, press MENU to write the new name, or LP EXIT to abort without writing. You can use up to 8 characters.
Note: Some Menu Functions can only be set in a specific Display
Modes: SCN–ADD & CH-NAME are only available in the NAME, CH & CHFREQ Modes, OFFSET in the FREQ-VFO Mode, and SFT-D via software only (indicated in Function Menu Options table below)
DEFAULT CHANNEL PROGRAMMING TABLE
The following 44 emergency SHTF channels are restored after performing a MENU RESET ALL function [MENU 61_RESET | ALL].
(Tx–CTC “PL Tone” of 141.3 on all GMRS channels except 210.7 on chs. 2 & 16)
C = CALL S = Safety EM/E = Emergency/Prepper T = Travel r = Repeater
NOAA = National Weather Service MMS = Maritime Marine
AIR = Aviation (AM) 2m/70cm = VHF/UHF HAM Band CALL Frequencies
SAR EMT = Search & Rescue / Emergency Medical Technicians
Visit BetterSafeRadio.com/UV9GX+ for more information or support, to download a printable PDF version of this manual or the original pre-programmed GMRS SHTF Channel Table, the original KG-UV9P manual (for advanced features), or the free WOUXUN Customer Programming Software (CPS) and USB Programming Cable software drivers, to purchase a host of useful accessories such as a high-gain tuned Smiley Antenna to extend your operating range, or to post a gear review & provide constructive feedback, which are always appreciated. Thanks & Be Safe!
When the SHTF, BetterSafeRadio than Sorry!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I use the Cross-Band Repeater feature on the GMRS band?
- A: No, the Cross-Band Repeater feature is not available on the GMRS band.
- Q: How can I switch to the Priority Channel on the A receiver?
- A: You can instantly switch to your Priority Channel on the A receiver by following the instructions in the manual. This feature halts activity on the A receiver, leaving the FM Radio and B receiver uninterrupted.
Documents / Resources
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