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Win a Free Wouxun KG-UV8D HT
27 May 2014 | by AmateurRadio.com and BuyTwoWayRadios.com
have teamed up to give away a free Wouxun KG-UV8D!
Leave a comment to enter!
This 2M/440 transceiver features 999 programmable channels, a large LCD screen, full duplex, cross-band repeat, and much more!
Prize Package
Wouxun KG-UV8D Dual-Band HT
136-174 MHz / 400-480 MHz
999 Memories / 2.5K step / Crossband repeat / Part 90 approved
FREE 2600 mAh upgrade!
A $159.99 value
XLT Painless Programming Cable
Genuine FTDI chip
A $19.99 value
Eligibility
All licensed amateur radio operators worldwide
(Free worldwide shipping included!)
How To Enter
It’s simple!
Leave a comment to this post.
Giveaway Duration
1 week only!
You may enter only once until
Tuesday, 3 June 2014 20:00 UTC
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Tuesday, 3 June 2014
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Count me in!
I hope I win!
There is a lot of new technology for ham radio, other than the normal 4 radio makers.
Long-time Wouxun user! Great value brand, loaded with features. Great first radio, as well as spare unit for your Go Bag!
Thank you for this opportunity to win a great handheld radio!!!
Count me in on the contest!
Tnx!
KD0SJV
Looks like a really neat radio!
The extra info on a larger display looks good.
I’d also like to try one of these on APRS.
73, David KD4E
Awesome! Hope I win!
Cool looking radio. Would make a great addition to the shack. Thanks to AmateurRadio.com for the entry.
Been reading aobut this radio and would love to have one.
Will be subscribing to your site also.
Crossband yay!
Interesting HT. 73
These radios get great reviews! Sure would be a pleasure to win one!! 🙂 73 w7kdh
Great information! I would love to win one of these little radios!
73 de Nick N9SJA
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Add me to the list!
Great to have giveaways like this.
I sure wouldn’t mind winning this…
Let me try my luck 🙂
Looks like a sweet radio.
Crossband on a handheld? hmm…. let’s try it.
I really want one of those.
Love my Wouxun!
Count me in!
Love it. What a great radio at a great price too!!
Would be useful for our ARES group. 73, Chuck, K1OM
Sign me up!!! I enjoy checking AmateurRadio.com- often several times day!! And a chance at a free radio too!!! Sweet!!
Count me in as well!
Would
Love to give one
Of
These a try. Thanks!
Keep it up guys, great way to get people involved!!!!
Love that screen size…
I have never used one of the Chinese radios but have heard they are difficult to program. This KG-UV8D looks like it might be worth trying out.
There’s a whole lot of radio to love right there!
Hello here!
I received Wouxun KG-UV8D as soon as it has been released. The radio looks great, fine design and good quality. Made some tests by throwing the radio underwater, from 2nd floor and it resisted well with some scratches, did not break. The sound is excellent, comfortable radio for amateur and individual usage. Also the radio is ergonomic, do not take much space, easy user menu, programming. Works very stable with Moldovan repeater which TX 5W. A highly valued item for budget and professional customers! Highly recommend this Wouxun KG-UV8D Dual Band Radio!
73! de ER1UVL
Vitalie
Count me in
Excellent idea! Great HT. Good luck to all. 73 de Guido LU8EQ ARGENTINA
Thanks for the contest! That’s a great package.
Does it include programming software, or is that sold separately?
73, K6ACF
I like it!
I’d love to have one of these. Thanks for the opportunity!
Nice looking radio!
Would really like to win this!!
Wow! Great giveaway prize?
What’s the catch?
73,
Robert
Very cool.
Looks very nice would be nice to be lucky enough as since passing my exam i have not been able to transmit due to having no radio
Awesome radio!
I WANT THAT PIECE !!!!!!
Nice price.
Hope I Win!!!
I hope I win! Great idea to do a giveaway.
Great little radio! I hope I Win!
I am in need of a new HT and this new rig looks super.
Tnx, Lynn. KB3FN
Thank you for this opportunity!
I need a new HT to go with my new license.
Thanks for the opportunity to win one. It looks a great Radio
Nice upgrade to the previous radio version.
I would be grateful for a new radio. I have only been on 2 meters. It would be a refreshing change to have a new radio with the capabilities of this one. Thank you for your consideration. 73’s. Stephen N9RHD
I have been shopping around for a new HT as I am planning a big (at least 5 units) purchase as I plan to gift these to an EMCOMM club station to help in emergency communications. I’d like to test drive this latest unit to experience it’s capabilities.
The radio seems feature rich – should I get one?
I like the radio, especially if I get it for free.
73
I have been waiting for you guys to get more in. I waited about 2 days last time and you sold out. Now you have another shipment in and the KG UV8D is accessorized better so maybe I can get a NEW KG UV8D for free. For the money and all that the KD UV8D can do I don’t think there’s another HT on the market that can touch this.
Robert n0yg
WOUXUN MAKE VERY NICE RADIOS AND THIS LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER GREAT ONE. THANK YOU AMATEURRADIO.COM
MIKE EI2DJ
I am disabled and this would be good for me to have.
Not a bad looking little radio. Be nice to keep in the truck when I’m out and about.
Love this blog, and this looks like a decent radio.
Yes, please!
Always looking for a new toy!
[Didn’t win the SDR stuff the last time they had a good drawing 🙁 ]
Would be a great birthday gift for me, oops I mean my son. 73
Being part of the ham radio club has been great. Enjoy all the different radios and what they can do. My grandson like checking out my different radios. He enjoys then like I do and listening to the people on it. Big thumbs up for you site.
Hope I Win
In for the win 73’s
Would love a new H/T radio.
I read your newsletter everyday and really look forward to the postings. Count me in on the HT.
This rig looks neat, i just ordered one and if i win would give this to a friend!!
Neat Radio!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Nice looking HT.
I am trying to get back into ham radio. This would be a great start.
Very nice radio. Good value for $$.
Thanks!
Working on test, this would be a great radio to begin my journey in ham radio.
Wouxon makes very good radios. I own 5 hand held units, and one mobile, and the have worked great. I keep them for loaners and emergency operations.
LOOKS LIKE A NICE RADIO ,HOPE I WIN!
Would love to win, thanks for the chance! Have three kids who are Techs who could use a radio.
if it is as good as the uv5r I am hooked
I hope I am the lucky one for once in my life! Looks like a great radio.
Hi what a great radio and with cross band repeat thanks for the opportunity for Kiwi hams to go in the draw
Ooo shiny, I’d love one of these!
I can always use another HT!
This radio would make a great glove compartment standby.
Count me in
This would be a great hamsat rig
count me in
Looks like a nice HT, would make a nice glove box carry along.
Thank you for the chance to win a new radio!!!
Would love to win!
The radio looks great, hope to win it!
Thanks for the opportunity
I’ve been thinking of buying one.
Sure would like to win one though.
My KG-UVD1P has been a real workhorse for me. Would love to win this !!
Sounds like a wonderful opportunity – I can’t wait to see if I win?!!!
Count me in,
Joel – N3GSE
Looks like a great unit, would love to win it 🙂
73 Doug!
Looks like a good radio.
Wanted to try one.
Sign me up
Yes, I would love to win this.
I have an early Wouxun, and love it. But Dual band/crossband repeat? Love to win one.
I wonder if it’s really full duplex capable. I want one regardless.
I’ve heard a lot about these radios. Hope to win!
Nice little radio. Had a chance to play with it when our club (Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society) helped with the Dacula Days Memorial Day parade. Well worth the dinero I think.
Sid
Fine folks over at BuyTwoWayRadios. And I’m always up for an easy contest. 🙂
Really like the wouxon radios and saw a wouxon ht at our radio club meeting. Liked it lot.
I’m in.
Hmmm…. a new handheld…I could replace my old Motorola HT200 then, couldn’t I?
Count me in!
Sounds like a great contest!
I would love to win this.
I could sure use this radio
If I win, I promise to learn how to pronounce it.
Thank you AmateurRadio.com
Looks like a great radio!
Thanks for a chance to own this nice radio for free!
Good contest!
I would be glad to have one of these.
Just returned to Ham Radio after 40 years of inactivity. Took all three tests at one sitting and passed them; not bad for a retired computer programmer. Didn’t even have clip leads left after all these years. A Wouxon would be an incentive for me to look a those high bands.
This is a nice prize.
Interesting radio – like the large display.
can not wait to try cross-band repeat in a small form.
in an emergency we can make our other walkies work
in difficult locations. 73 dick
Count me in.
I would love to win, Thanks-Mika
Looks like Wouxun has taken a step forward.
Looks Nice!!!
I’d love to win this!
Nice radio would like to win it. Thx
Again Wouxun have excelled in the area of portable handheld transceivers, I purchased a 2m./6m. Wouxun handheld and was delighted with the quality, performance and solid ergonomic feel. The Wouxun offered as a Prize is exceptional because of its large LCD display window and cross band repeater option, love to own this radio and promote it at our Branch meetings. 73,s (Radio With Pictures)
Hope I win my old Kenwood Tr 2500 is about dead
Great & very Nice Radio..
Good feature cross band repeat.. yeah!!
73 / KP3IV
Nice for the price!
I need a new handheld my last one just died!
Standard C528 lol
I have heard good and bad reveiews about the Woxun radio’s
So it would be good to find out for myself how good or bad they are.
SO Count me in Please!
de Mark GØNMY
Looks like a nifty little radio. Count me in please.
Looks like what I have been looking for. This is a neat website. Good luck to everyone!
KF5SNL
Wouxun makes some pretty good radio equipment I have one of the older HT’s and it works great!
I love the screen, it is easily read!
Cross band repeat … great display. Looks like a winner.
ONE COOL RADIO
Looks like a great little radio. Hope I win.
What a great promotion! I’ll visit your webstore right after posting this comment.
73,
Rob
Hamilton, Ohio
Entering please!
Nice looking rig.
Interesting radio ! First impression of the display is like the Icom IC-51A, though w/o D-Star of course. Looking forward to reviews ! Great Price !
Bob KK8ZZ
Very interesting rig!
I am a new Ham and would love to get my hands on a sweet HT with the feature list of this unit, also like the site!!
Hope to win. Looks like a nice HT.
Nice looking radio can’t wait to own one and with cross band repeat is even better
Great prize, I could use a new ht. Thanks for the chance KI4YZN
Would love to win this one!
I’ve heard both good and bad things about these Chinese radios. Zero Dollars is a great price to get me to try one out. Thanks for the chance.
73’s, David, WB4ONA
Might be a cool radio to try on some FM hamsats.
PICK ME!PICK ME!
GREAT RADIOS LOTS OF THEM
It’s all MINE MINE MINE !!!
I really could use a new HT.. Thanks for the chance
Sounds like a good radio, sign me up!
That’s a nice radio!
I need another HT
You can always use a new HT
THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY, APPRECIATED!
Nice unit to carry in your pocket.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Very curious about this new brand of radios
Would get me on the air!
This looks like a great radio to own!
Let’s see if I can snag one!
I am new to the hobby as a recently licensed amateur, although my late brother was licensed for about 30 years or so before his recent death due to cancer. I do not have any equipment yet, it would be nice to win a radio to use. Thanks!
Could sure use it and put it to good use!!!!!!!!!!!!!
73, k9kbh
Thanks
This looks a little bulky, but I wouldn’t mind it for free. I’d like to see if this one catches on.
I’d love to be transmitting with that!
73,
John, W9JGO
this is my comment!
this would be great!
Sign me up!
Love to win that baby . Great ht
I need one of these. Thanks for the contest.
Great idea to get a little more activity on UHF/VHF. Your generosity will be appreciated by the lucky winner. The rest of us will be fortunate to see all the bands come to life more frequently. I know that 2 meters has been in the doldrums around our location for more than a few years. Well done.
Sign me up
I need one of those…….!!!!!
I would be proud to own and carry this radio!
73,
Mike, N4PF
I’ve been waiting for this one!
73,
Steve WI2W
Excited too check out these newer models! Tnx for the chance!
I would like to win a nice radio that you are giving a way.
Count me in.
I have a wouxun and I really like it. Now there’s no excuse to not have a 2/440 radio in your pocket or car.
I would to have a handheld radio with 440 band on it!
Thanks for accepting my entry.
Great contest… like always…
Hi-de-ho, neighbour!
That must be a good radio to have. I know a few hams here that have one
I could definitly use this radio.
Good luck everyone. Someone will win this – I sure hope it’s me.
Great size of LCD screen, can’t wait to try it out ,73s,AJ
I thank you for the opportunity to win this radio. I’ve been wanting to review this radio, maybe I’ll get a chance…
Just a comment? Alrighty then
Leaving this comment to enter the contest!
I am glad to see the website coming along nicely.
Well, here’s my two cents toward winning a Wouxun KG-UV8D! Thanks!
Pick me! Pick me! 🙂
I would to try one of these radios out.
A man received the following text from his neighbor:
“I am so sorry Bob. I’ve been riddled with guilt and I have to confess, I have been tapping your wife, day and night, when you’re not around. In fact, more than just me are from the neighborhood. I’m not getting any at home, but that’s no excuse.
I just had to come clean with you.
I can no longer live with the guilt and I hope you will accept my sincerest apology with my promise that it won’t happen again. I decided I needed to upgrade, so have the other guys from the neighborhood.”
Bob, anguished and betrayed, went into his bedroom, grabbed his gun, and without a word, shot his wife. As he became more distraught and realized what he had done, he decided to shoot himself.
Just then he heard an incoming message on his text system….
“Damn auto correct. I meant WiFi, not wife.”
Here is my comment!
saw this advertised on our new club web page http://www.suffolkcountyradioclub.net
We are Long Islands oldest Amateur radio club.
Sounds sweet!
A great HT. Looking forward to winning it! Alan
Appreciate the contest. I have the KGUV3D and it is a great perfomer. Keep up the good work WOUXUN.
I really need a new HT. would luve to win this one.
this would make a great first ht for me.
is the call-sign required? Do I have to have a license to like and want a radio like this? Thank you!
As soon as I saw this wide and wonderful display and read functions Wouxun KG-UV8D,
I immediately fell in love with him. Advised his friends Wouxun KG-UV8D
Great giveaway!
might be able to get my sweetie on the air with this one 🙂
Thanks for the draw
Larry VE8NX (Chich)
Great radio at a great price.
Like the radio have the 220Mhz works very well. just send it to QRZ adress, we be good on QRZ
Been looking at one of these for awhile now
This radio would be a great addition for me to use for both amateur radio and skywarn.
Would love to win this radio! 73 from the Netherlands, PC5E
Excellent offer!
Thanks!!!
What a great Deal!
73 to All
beautiful display. love to have this radio. 73 from canada
i HAVE READ SOME GOOD REVIEWS HOPE i CAN WIN
Sure could use this radio. Mine just quit working.
I would love to have one of those Wouxun KG-UV8D HTs. Thanks and 73, from AE6YB, in the heart of the Sonoma County, California wine country.
My husband could use this, his broke and he wants to use mine. I will give him mine and keep this for me.
Great display. Excellent offer!
Thanks!!!
Winning this would be great. I can find get rid of the Icom that works when the planets are aligned correctly!Thank you.
Wow ! Would like to win one of these prizes.
Love Amateurradio.com, very enjoyable format. 73 – Luc
Have a wouxum,It is programmable with the supplied software. Don’t have to use the trick software from third party to make it work.. Tried the baofengs, threw them away, the software made my computer very very sick….
Another Wouxum, yes, of course, but, don’t come close to me with your baofeng…
Bob
Looks like a nice radio for the price. Can’t wait to play with it.
It sounds a good deal!
Many thanks for a great Website
If I don’t win the giveaway… I may fold and ask the XYL for a birthday gift!
Would like to play a bit with such radio
wow thanks.
This looks a great wee set and possibly will be my next buy for a handheld. It represents much greter value than the established big 3 players.
I haven’t renew my v-u ht since 1990. Now its time I was waiting for..
Excellent prize… thanks very much!
would be a wonderful gift… for me!
fantastic radio , just right for the backpack or the over night bag.
The Wouxun handheld and mobile units are fully featured and great value. Here in Europe, where access to the 70MHz/4m amateur band is expanding as a result of the withdrawal of analogue TV services, the Wouxun KG-699E will encourage greater use of this band with its unique characteristics.
We are also hopeful that a version of the KG-UV950P that covers the 70MHz/4m amateur band will be introduced soon.
Wouxun have become very popular and are on a winner with their new KG-UV8D Handy Talkie.
Nice giveaway…
What a great looking radio. Again Wouxun have done a nice job a great radio at a great price.
I help young cadets of the Air Training Corps. to learn and understand radio communications
up to the foundation radio licence, as I do believe that this is were the free next generation of Radio Hams
will come from.
I would like to win this radio as most of the Cadets can not afford the cost of a good radio, as the Cadets
age range between 13 to 18, so I would offer this radio if I won, to offer it to the top Cadet regards
the earning of their first Ham Radio Licence in my wing as a prize.
Thank you and 73’s to all.
Looks good to me!
Cool radio
I work outside all the time my route is in the FT. hamilton army base and thier a couple of frequences I listen to. And the highway n the hudson bay is right their. I Give trafic reports of the belt parkway so people who are traveling to the verizanno bridge and weather reports.Because Iam out their 6 days a week. And the reason I responded is because my wouxon is a good radio n is getting old and need to get a new one soon the mailman 73.thankyou and the e mail you send are great keep up the good work. From kc2wsz The Mailman
vy 73 from Munich,
Mitch DJ0QN
Winning this would be wicked awesome!
Not much to comment on would love to win this little radio maybe with computer cable and help might actually be able to program one lol.
Nice screen on the HT. Cross band repeat is a nice feature too. I wasn’t aware of the unit’s features. Nice.
I like the large display,easy to read for us old guys!
This would be a great first radio,just got my license.
I have one of the radios and am going to get a second one it works very well and can;t beat the cost
I’m 15 and just passed my foundation exam and this looks like a fantastic radio! count me in!
73 all.
Never saw your site before. I really like it!
Mark, KC3JV
Wouxun best of china, I hope to have it soon.
Word up
Looks like a neat Radio!
Have never tried a Wouxun before. This might be the opportunity. Looks like a nice radio. TU 73.
Would fit the bill very nicely.
I have been considering one of these Chinese models for some time. Lot of good reports on several
Looks like a step up for a reasonable price
Looks like a great radio. Like the large display.
Looks like a great prize package..
I have heard good thinks about Woxung, it would be nice to have one!
Thank you for this awesome give away!!!
Dont forget to visit our club site.
http://www.suffolkcountyradioclub.net
Great website! Love reading the daily postings. QRP forever!
I have a Wouxun KG-UV3D that was my first radio after getting my ticket. It has been a good radio and I use it regularly. Defintely keeping an eye on the 8D.
Can’t wait to win it.
I have owned a few HT’s TYT Boufang And Wouxun nothing compares the radio great lil hand held for the money and durability
I have an original version of the 2m/440.. I like it and use it during our hamfest. I really wish their manual was better written though.. But then again, maybe its my understanding of it..
Bob KA8SAF
Random comment.
Free is good. I’m in.
I like free stuff .
Count me in!! 73
I’m in. tnx and 73.
I enjoy your web site and would love to win a new HT. Thanks!
A very sleek and beautiful H.T.
Cool looking radio.
Have two other Wouxuns, would love to try out the new!
Thanks for opportunity to play. 73 !!! and good luck.
Hopefully conform to the CE-specs of the Swiss OFCOM now:-)
Nice features and a chance to get back on 2m/440 🙂
always wanted to try a wouxun product.
Great gift. Thankd
Looks like a good addition to the Wouxun family, especially with the cross-band repeat. Also very reasonable price.
It would be a nice little addition to my shack. New ham! Take pity on me! 😉
Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. ~Winston Churchill
Wow. Thanks for putting on this contest!
I like that. Beautiful. Large display. Many functions. Let’s see how
will work.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Hope I Win. Thanks.
Dandy prize, Thank You.
Looks like a really nice radio. Should be a lot of fun.
What a neat radio. I’m glad to see AmateurRadio.com and BuyTwoWayRadios.com is having this contest.
Sounds good!
Another radio to try.
Sign me up!
GIMME, GIMME, GIMME!! ESPECIALLY W/THE 2.5KHZ STEP!!
These are awesome radios. We should be building stuff like this right here in America!
Nice radio
Looks like a good radio. Would like to try 440 for a change. count me in
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and
become more, you are a leader.” -John Quincy Adam”
Looks like a great buy! The display is clear and seems to be easy to operate!
In
Count me in! Radios are like potato chips, you can’t stop with just one.
Pick me! Pick me. Pick me,,,, please?
This little rig will be well used if I win. I’m participating with a couple Clubs.
Sure could use a HT.
I BELIEVE THIS WOULD BE A GREAT RIG TO GIVE MY SON TO ENHANCE HIS INTEREST IN HAM RADIO. HE LIKES LISTENING TO ME WHEN I’M ON THE AIR AND ESPECIALLY IS FASCINATED BY THE DIGITAL MODES. AS A YOUNG PERSON SUFFERING FROM ADHD, I AM ENCOURAGED THAT THERE ARE THOSE ASPECTS OF OUR HOBBY THAT KEEP HIM FOCUSED.
Another great contest! Thanks and 73
great prize. Tnx
I’ve only recently started amateur radio, and I haven’t got a radio yet! I’d love to win this but it’s not the end of the world if I don’t.
73
Awesome, count me in!
I have the Wouxun KG-UVD1P HT and just love it!
Nice! Count me in!
HAVE TO CXHECK OUT NEW PARTNERS SITE IN A FEW. always nice to see new places and meet new people also thast enjoy radios.
thanks for the gifts and prizes it will make a wonderful time here thats for sure.
I’ll take one! Or two!
I always enjoy reading the various articles and love some of the pictures people take while operating in the “wild”
I love the new look and I had the opportunity to speak to AB1MI who said the fit and finish on the new units is greatly improved
Hot Buttered Popcorn That’s A Deal!!!
Chad KJ4VYI
Thanks for once again providing this fun chance!
Awesome that you are doing a give-away.
Hope I win!
This is a great prize to give to some lucky amateur.
yes please!
This fine HT will be a perfect fit for my Go Kit!!!
Would love to win this radio so as I can expand my talking capabilities in the local area.
Thank you for the opportunity to enter this contest. This radio would be a nice asset to help with my endeavors in ham radio, civil air patrol and races.
The would be a great backup radio to use for SKYWARN in my area
Want to try it on SO-50
Thank you for the chance to win the 8d!
Looks like a great new radio by Wouxon. Thanks!
comment
Thanks for another awesome contest!
Looks like a good HT.
We’re all winners in Amateur Radio.
Love to own one
First, the “Cons” of the UV-8D radio:
One, it doesn’t have any larger battery available, which will be an issue for some users.
Two, because the color display goes dark after a few seconds (making the radio unreadable), you tend to up the display timeout setting in order to see the display, which causes the battery to drain faster (see item one listed above).
Now the “Pros” of the UV-8D radio:
Other than the display issue, it’s hard to find any serious faults with the UV-8D radio. It will certainly cause Yaesu some sales headaches, as the FT-60R now appears so “last generation” compared to the UV-8D. The UV-8D looks like someone’s smaller iPhone color display fused into an HT, plus it has the ability to display so much more information on the larger UV-8D display.
They both have approximately the same number of memories (1000 vs. 999), they both have the capability to transmit/receive over wide areas (although the FT-60R has to have a physical mod done first), but the Yaesu ships only with a smaller 1400mAh battery and does not support cross-band (which I fully admit probably won’t be used much in an HT for a variety of reasons, including power and heating issues).
I predict more and more handheld radios will follow this path in the future, but perhaps with a Kindle like black/white display that doesn’t consume much power and would allow the display to be “on” full time without taxing battery life.
Having a wife with a General Class license, winning one would allow me to actually use a UV-8D, as the first one purchased (by me) has “magically” been claimed.
Thank you for offering this opportunity. I would surely put the HT to good use. 73
Rock on, sweet rig
nice radio
Wow. Hope I win.
Many thanks for producing this column. I tend to read it most nights and it has helped me to explore other parts of the ham radio hobby that I may not of considered before reading about them here. Thank you.
A beauty I would cherish!
The Chinese radios are getting better each year. I am glad they are making ham radio more affordable for all.
Count me in! I currently own a KG UVD1P and I really like it.
i own two waxon and they work perfect
Thanks for your prize offer.
Wouxun radios are great
I currently do not own a 2 mtr/440 radio. I will definitely put it to good use if I am chosen as the winner. Thank You for having this contest for the Ham community. It is much appreciated!
great radio
Wouxun makes a great radio for the money, and I like mine. After a couple of years of hard use, I could use a new one, though. 🙂
great contest idea
Looks like nice radio.
Looks like a fun new toy!
Being in the mountains means needing a good radio for “just in case times”. This would be a nice radio to have during those times.
A friend has a Wouxun and I like the size not to big or too small screen easy to read it looks like a well built radio.
Looks like a great radio with many fine features.
I believe it was about a time to have a radio like this one. We spent a lot of money buying expenses radio with not too many spec. cross band repeater give us the chance to use it as a portable help in places where repeaters are not reachable. Big display and dual watch is a plus. It seems to be easy to operate and the general functions are pretty good too. I hope this one encourage the others brand to realize that a radio does not need cost an arm and a leg to accomplish what we need.
I COULD SURE USE A NEW HT. 🙂
Great to see more and more features and quality going into this new generation of HTs. But the best part is that the price is so reasonable. My first HT, a 6 channel, crystal controlled, VHF only Wilson HT1405SM cost more than $300 with all the extras back in 1977 when I was 17 years old. Using on online CPI inflation calculator, that translates to about $1200 today!
the prices are almost to good to be true,makes a little experimentation a reasonable thing to do.
I whant to Win a Free Wouxun KG-UV8D HT
A stunning radio with great features for a price that’s even more stunning
Great radio and great price!
For many years I followe the progress in ham radio gear of small chinese factories. A long time ago, one of them loosk promising to me and I am happy to see that my prediction came alive. Wouxun is leading the way in small and afordable HT’s. Their HTs might not be the best in the market but they sure are affordable. They are promoting the amateur radio by giving the chance to almost everyone to have a transceiver in his pocket! Great job Wouxun, keep it like that! Adrian, yo3hjv
Looks like a great little rig, and with a 2600mAh battery could be just the ticket for the summer season!
This could be my very first HT in my life… crossing my fingers !
Just getting back into Ham
radio and could use a new handheld rig!
*rolls the dice*
Nice one. Nice if I won!
*fingers crossed*
I enjoy the website; just discovered it! Thanks and appreciate the contest.
73,
Skip Kline
Many thanks for new giveaway.
GL in the contest to all!
73!
Wow I like the looks of that radio. I read this news letter everyday and always find something interesting. 73’s
Appreciate AmateurRadio.com and BuyTwoWayRadios.com for giving us a chance to win this radio. Good Luck
Thanks for the contest! Good radio.
What a fantastic prise, I would love to win it.
Great spec and even greater price!
excellent spec, hoping to win 🙂
73
Great radio fantastic price!
Great prize, ideal handie.
Jens, OZØF
I’m in for the win too!
Love Amateur Radio and love to win the woxum dual band radio…
73
Miguel ad4y
Looks really interesting and even more good idea with a bigger display !
Regards Claus OE2CEN
Good luck to all in the lottery!
I hope I can show it off at Field Day! 73
These wouxun radios are ideal for newcomers to the hobby. As starting-up in the hobby is expensive, & anything that promotes newly licensed amateurs get on the air is a good thing !
I especially hope I win this as my eye sight is slowly deteriorating & the large screen would help in use.
Apart from that, a handheld I could keep in the car would be fantastic, as I would always have a backup ready In the car.
As I’ve broken down a few times & could have done with a radio to ask someone one on the local repeater for help!
With this radio Wouxun have not only caught up with the Japanese, they have overtaken them.
I have been using a UV-5R for a while now. I am totally in love with this radio. Wouxun designs and makes some of the finest radio equipment in the world!!
Wouxun makes my day!
Great walky. It looks like a very good transceiver. The display is very cool.
I think it will be very famous in the ham radio world.
Juan Carlos, EA1FZ
Please add my name to the list. I have the 2/220 version of this HT and love it. My club has given several away as prizes. Thanks. 73, Bob
This is a amazing rig. It shows two frequencies in the display, and easily to work with it. It seems great for weekend and holidays.
Dreaming is not bad, bad not dream:-) 73!
Looks a great radio!
Удачю ждем
I would be happy about a new HT since mine isn’t working anymore…
Best 73 de DL2FJK
amateur radio. com is a great site, very informative and always lots of interesting subjects..thank you…
73!
Good specification at a good price.
Looks like a awesome handheld to me
Try and fail, but never fail to try
Great promotion of product for hams.
These units are remarkable. They will give the so called “Big Boys” something of a culture shock!! It can only be a good thing for Amateur Radio.
very nice looking ht.
It would be a nice unit to own, but I doubt very much if I would be smart enough to program it
This radio is my face … I want one!…
Very beautifull radio.
i want the mine.
That is A nice HT.
As a new subscriber to your news letter, I find lots of information presented in a very good read. Kudos to the management and staff!!
73 Larry nz5x
Nice bit of kit, I want one
Great prize being offered! Hope I can win it so I can give it to my daughter who just got her call – kc1bxn.
73 and good luck to all!
Very nice HT. I would love to win this radio. That would really bring a smile to my face. 🙂
Now that would be very handy!
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Oh well !
lets go onto another junk mail list !
it may even be interesteeting !
Reads to be a lot of value for a fair price. Would like to try on out.
Thx
W8GMC
I have a portable transceiver UV6 and I am very satisfied with the operation, the bugs have been fixed from the UV1. These equipment was best price vs quality relation from the market. Had a old UV1 portable for a long time and traveled by automobile with him throughout Europe, always worked flawlessly and it was possible to contact hams from Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland in mobil operation both repeater and direct V/UHF, always good reports and only 5 W and quarter wave antenna. Very interesting maintain communication with both amateur with a small outfit and very difficult weather conditions in winter time, so why spend more money on portable transceivers if Wouxun do the same, are more durable and economic?
More Great additions by Wouxon to the wonderful world of Amateur Radio 🙂
This radio looks great!
Congratulations to amateurradio.com this page in the web,very good all the space showing interesting in all.All the best all who work in this.God,Lord blessed all.
I trust in fortune!
I’m hope!
Full function radio for it’s size, great value for it’s price. Hope I win..
Would be the ideal gift for my return to amateur radio.
Been involved with Amateur Radio for many years and am impressed with the reports on this hand held transceiver , a must in anyone radio shack
CQ/CQ.CQ .
I need a good dual-band handheld and the Wouxun would be perfect for me. Thanks for the chance to win a good radio.
Just had my licence and call-sign re-issued after almost a 40-year lapse – winning this would be great.
Count me int!
It is the walkie talkie radio amateurs all been waiting for. It’s beautiful.
This is a comment. I left it.
Nice handy radio with amazing features as well. Be amazing if I won it!
Wishing for a new Wouxun KG-UV8D HT, That would be a blessing, Thank’s guys!
My old Kenwood ht is getting tired.
This equipment will be the new next generation!
Very interesting Wouxun KG-UV8D model, with pleasure I will change the TH-K2AT for this model
Nice little radio!
Thanks for the free raffle & supporting Ham Radio.
I would to win the radio as trying to work on a buget is hard.
M6JEP
I’ve been looking for an HT with Xband ever since the ADI AT-600 went out of production.
The ADI was my favorite out of the MANY HT’s i’ve owned over the years. One of my chief complaints was the small LCD. Not so with this new model! I can’t wait to see what news ideas come from these “new” companies!
73, Damon
Great job…Keep up the good work!!
Wouxon the only Handy-Talky
73
One more equipment with the excellent price vs quality Wouxun has made in his history.
73! (Owner of an UV5R)
Long live Russia!!!
Sounds good!!
Wouxan is a great help to new ham’s.
That radio seems quite nice.
Excellent new page with good low price radio mark, Baofeng Technology….
another great competition from Amateur Radio.com / BuyTwoWayRadios.com.
The site is always well stocked with articles and features.
Keep up the good work
Martin (MM0MOB)
Ham radio is a great hobby!
Great little radio with a big punch.It beats some of the american manufacturers on both price and quality.
Nice looking HT.
Great site!
after checking out your webb pages it was nice to have another store that you can price check items at. please enter me in the contest . thank you
Looks like a nice radio.
I´ll have one thank you very much ! 😛
Keep up the nice work.
I like the large display. I wonder how it compares to the Baofeng UV-82L.
I wood like to add a cross band radio to my shack.
In for the radio contest!
AWESOME!!!! I could use something new. My old old old 2m just won’t die, Can’t justify buying a new one. Been driven on, dropped from quite high, submerged, rusted, probably burned a few times, built them too good, it’s going to out live me.
It is always nice to see less expensive better products, I just hope they are good enough that they don’t frustrate more people than they please. 😉 I had a bad series of earlier radios from this manufacturer… But hoping this one is better!
Like that. I want one. 🙂 Like that.
I would leave it mounted on the bicycle.
I currently own a Wouxun HH. It’s a great little radio.
Would definitely come in handy!
Try my look im in need of a new HT as since the wife and daughter got their ticket I seem to have lost my only 2 HT’s. Fingers crossed
I hope I win
Thank you for the opportunity.
The Beautiful type to models, much want such in use. 73!
Nice screen. i hope i win….Or I’ll wait to have one at Christmas.
73’s.
The new Wouxan radio looks great. I really like the display … A lot easier to read than many other brands. Wonder if a 144/223 MHz dual bander will be available?
73,
Dave K1THP
I’m in!!
use my kg-uvd1p 2 220 while rideing mountain bike work great
Sure would be nice to win. Thank you for the contest! 73, Jim, W4NFT
I’d like to win that Wouxun!
I’m in.
Looks like a fun radio. I’d love to try it out for working sats.
I have never owned a Chinese radio. Will it work in Australia?
I want it! Although least once to win.
Would like to try a Wouxon Radio. This must be the newest one. Have friends who own one and they like the ????6 Model. Thanks for allowing me to enter.
This looks like a great handheld transceiver that would work well with a dual-band yagi to work some satellites.
Count me in as well. Would be nice to win something new after using the same equipment since 2005.
I w’ll glad to win this equipment.
Some very nice features . Would realy enjoy using one of these .
Estupendisimo walki-talki,ya me gustaría que me tocase este walki a mi,pero mil gracias por ponerlo en sorteo para nosotros
came to the end of the boring monochrome screen radios? 🙂
GL 73!
The radio seems to be high quality construction!!!
A mobile radio on your hands!
Lots of features for the money
AmateurRadio – fb hobby!
73!
Looks like wouxon and Baofeng are both progressing in the amature field.
Thanks for this giveaway. I am very intrigued by the screen on this Wouxun and would love to see it in person. 😉
Looks like wouxon has improoved there line. I was impressed with a older version I had for a short time.
Good price, Great radio!
Thanks. What a great offer!
A KG-UV8D would be nice but I really need a new mobile rig. It’s between a TM-V71A or FT-8800. Leaning towards the TM-V71A…
Northern New York Amateur Radio Association NNYARA.net
Adirondack Fire Tower Radio activations FireTowerRadio.net
another step ahead of WOUXUN.
How can you do that ? Give away a rig ? I always keep mine.
They are not for sale. If they serve my purpose, I keep them.
At now all rigs serve my purpose and probably this new
also do that.
73 de sm0ucc
Kurt
Great offer.
Finally, an economical radio with buttons!
Count me in. Thanks.
Thanks for doing this!
Cool radio. Thanks for the offer.
I’m in, thanks!
This radio would make a great impression, hanging from my belt!
73 de CT2IWW
Communications manager, KlaasKIDS Search Team Pensacola, Fl
Users of Wouxun hand-held radios.
Nice HT!
Hi! I’m a new ham and in need of gear. So, why not take my chances and try to win a HT?
I’m in for this!
Looks like a nice unit.
What a change from 1950 when our car truck was full of dyna moters and the passenger car front was full of a radio so we could be separated from our fixed station. I never thought a radio could be built so small and compact that we could walk around with it
Looks awesome!
I think this must be giving the big manufacturers something to worry about!
Neil
G7AQK
Sure!
I am a new ham and do not own any equipment yet, so this would be great!
Thanks amateurradio.com!
Nice Gear!
Excellent new product by Wouxun!
What a great product. Looks like it will make a great LEO radio. great features at a great price. Thanks for the chance to win one. 73 Dave VK5MRD
This radio looks very interesting. It has plenty of memories, crossband repeat and a great looking color screen.
I like the radio I will own one soon
I hope I win.73!
I purchased one of these and enjoyed it until an old friend got his license and I passed it along to him as his first radio. He is in another city about 60 miles away, but h uses it on a repeater local to him that I can also communicate with on 2/m.
Cool, thanks for the chance to win!
Great new radio, hope I win.
Thanks for the free raffle & supporting Ham Radio.
Great novelty for the radio amateur!
Cool HT, love to have one in my collection.
Thanks amateurradio.com …73!
73!
Good radio! Thanks amateurradio.com …73!
Looking forward to the next generation of handheld radio technology.
I like to be an operator wouxun!
A very nice hand-held. Could use a new one as mine is broke!
73’s
Ron KE7LG
Interesting to see how these stack up.
Fine RIG!
73!
Excellent device
Cool HT, thanks for the chance to win! 73s de HA2NON
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Lotoreya wonderful and a great prize! 73
I want to try
This is what I had a dream of.
Thanks for the chance to possibly make this come true.
73 DX
Máté – HA5MT
I’d really like to win!
I like it! 🙂
Thank you for this opportunity.!
well, if you’re not in it, you can’t win it!
And it would be great to see if these new kids on the block are worth their salt
73
I would love it if this was my next HT…
73 Mike
Trying my luck as a satisfied Wouxun user.
A big thankyou to amateurradio.com for making these giveaways truly international, just like the amateur radio hobby!
Very useful bit of kit and the x-band repeat excellent. Looks less cluttered that the old Woux HH and a shame no commonality with previous batteries etc? But, for the price, it beats a lot of extablished HHs on the market, which do not offer half of what this does.
One definitely for the grab bag.
OK! Hope I win!
Looks like another great radio!
Nice little rig…and appreciate the opportunity from AmateurRadio.com!
Wouxun keep only!
Tibor hg5cut from Budapest.
I’ve had a KG-UV1D for several years now and I’m very pleased with it’s performance. Thanks for the opportunity to win this radio.
Looks like a good radio
Interesting radio. I like the screen. This true dual band looks like a good deal for any ham.
Great promotion. Thank you for the opportunity.
this looks cool.
It has some interesting features.
I’m in!
This looks like a great new radio. Hope to get one of these soon. 🙂
Looks good. I have the 3 series and it works well on low power.
Would love to win a new dual band radio my old single band is worn out.
Looking for a new radio for my CERT Emcomm needs. Good looking radio.
I entered. over!
Good equipment from a good company.
Whether I win or not, in any case, the development team – good luck!
Cool gadget
I have interest for the new goods.That’s why I try to get it.I did not have any kind of Wouxun product before.There is a good chance for everyone! Thanks!
HAM & BEER
Thank you for this great giveaway!
I cross my fingers because this product would be useful to my husband.
Good luck everybody!
73
I’ve been using the Baofeng HT, but based on the capability offered by this Wouxun HT, it will be an extraordinary experience to try it out.
73 DE K5VPC, Jorge J. Serralles
Hi, thats great that we have the chance! Great radio!!!
Its great,i like this prizes
73 Dx and good luck for everyone!
Very fiability and very good.
what a great radio some good feature that could be used in emergancy comms with raynet love the look and a nice big screen
It would be my first radio!!
Looking at the reviews it looks like it is another good solid HT from Wouxun.
Wonderful device for outing and camping. Thanks for coming up with this giveaway.
Great HT for the right price. I have a KGUVD1&6 both of which are very reliable HT’s. I can’t wait to try out the new model 8!
wouxun is AWESOME
NEW HAM NEEDS NEW RADIO
I’ve been subscribed to the Amateur Radio Newsleter for a few years now and have very much enjoyed the articles and occasional radio related fiction.Please “keep ’em comin!”
I hope a deserving ham gets this great radio
This is a good gadget sir
Good radio, let will carry to another!
Bonjour à tous,
A bientôt sur l’air avec le Wouxun
73 Luc
It is a good idea…
Hi! Tnx for opportunity!
73 all around the world! 😉
Thanks for giving us an opportunity to win a HT>
Good portative station for good people.
Thanks for the chance to stretch the budget 73
Contest fun! Good luck to all! 73
Nice radio,
Wow very cool radio!
I would sure like to own one of these fine radios.
I wish use this radio!
OK! Try again.
I have seen them time to test it ! Have a great day.
Thank you!
Looks awesome – you blog is also a daily read for me!
Good looking radio.
Nice looking HT. Would like to try it out.
Hope I win, sounds like a strong hand-held
ham radio is great what a great family hobby and we are the largest unfunded communication resource and most people dont even know we exist, wheree else can you visit all over the world and even i space fromthe comfort of your home have a good one 73 stay radioactive everyone de barry k
THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION ON THIS GREAT RADIO.
I DO NOT DO CONTEST LIKE THIS OFTEN BUT I KNOW THE PEOPLE AT BUY TWO WAY RADIO TO BE VERY GOOD TO DEAL WITH SO I WILL TRY THE GIVEWAY. WB4QNI.
Count me in.
Looks like a good radio. Count me in.
I could really use a handheld… Especially if it’s free!
Yes I want it!!!!
I’m a NWS Elite trained storm spotter and storm chaser in NE Arkansas. Use of a ham radio is crucial to relaying information between spotters and Emergency Management. A new Wouxun radio would be a great tool for this service.
Great radio!!
I would love to carry this around the world! 73!
Wouxun has changed the way amateurs buy VHF and UHf portable radios. This would be a nice addition to my shack!
Hope I win because my Baofeng died!
Nice HT! Would be great for Skywarn work! 73!!!
This would be a great prize to win.
What a great prize.
Pick me pretty please!!
a nice radio
Got my license last year and looking forward to getting my own radio someday!
My IC-W2 really need a replacement ! 73
Would love to try out this good looking new offering from Wouxun!!
I could use this HT on my flying saucer. Out of this world cool!
73, Mike KG0UFO
Amazing prize. Thanks!
Wish I win!
Looks like a fun new toy.
enter me
Nice looking radio!
enter me in your contest
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Good Luck to everyone!
Thank you for doing this to promote our great hobby. My hat is off to you and congratulations to whoever wins the radio!
Thank you for supporting amateur radio!!
va3bco.com
Great website, just found it and giveaways too what a winner.
Thanks for having a drawing !! I would love to have this setup.
73
I understand that full-duplex is good for working satellites.
You can never have too many toys!
– KD7BBC of HamStudy.org
The perfect macht for my wouxun 920…! Please sing me up!
Turning green with wantability. Hi Hi. Good capabilities. NICE!!
Hoping I win…looks like a smart little radio. 73
Very interesting equipment!
Thanks for the chance at the HT. Looks like a nice one. 73.
Count me in on this contest. 🙂
Wow! Nice lookin’ radio. It would be great to use between family members. 🙂
the radio is superb sir.
Hmm, A comment? I hope I win so I can check this out and let everyone know how they are 🙂 73s
I had it in my hands for while.
Great radio witch cool display and crossband repeater onboard. In handheld?? WOW! Great option.
73!
This rig looks like a game changer. Good luck all.
De KB3FN-Lynn
That’s a lot of bang for your buck, great value radio
I think it is very fine radio.
I hope I win!
Great idea!
Looks like an awesome radio. Excited to see how it plays out
This could come in handy
I found your website through this giveaway. The site is great, the giveaway is great and I’m super excited at all the info available in one spot. Thank You for both.
Pick me! Pick me!
Would love to have this radio as Hurricane season is upon us and if I have to deploy sure could use this.
I am a Red Cross volunteer
Thanks for the contest.
Today is my birthday, it will be a good gift 😉
Just passed my Technician and General Tests this past Saturday.
have borrowed a friends handheld while learning.
Have been looking at this radio as a first purchase.
would be great to win!
Great newsletter!
Gimme 🙂
Neat looking radio!
Like the looks of the talkie.