Wouxun KG-UV950P Programming Issue

This is an old one and I wasn't aware that Wouxun had issued a fix for it. Essentially when channels are programmed from the keypad on the speaker mic or on the radio itself, accessing and scanning those channels is not a problem. However, when using the KG-UV950P Commander programming software provided by the manufacturer, the radio does not display all of the channels.

Symptoms

When attempting to program more than two channels into the rig using the Commander programming software, the radio seems to only acknowledge the first two channels programmed and will only display and scan those channels. All frequencies entered into the programming software can be stored to and retrieved from the radio, however only the first two frequencies will be displayed and accessible from the radio when it is in operation. For example try programming frequencies into a dozen or so channels using the programming software and write the file to the radio. The rig will only display and scan the first two channels programmed into it. All other channels are not displayed or accessible.

My Workaround

Was to use the keypad to program a bunch of channels copying them into vacant memory locations. It is time consuming and is a repetitive key pressing method but it worked. Then program using the old Commander software as usual. However that is all to change as seen from the solution below.

Cause

This issue occurs when the KG-UV950P Commander programming software is used on a computer with Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 installed. I'm led to believe that it does not occur when the software is installed on a computer with the now unsupported Windows XP.

Solution

The website BuyTwoWayRadios.com contacted Wouxun and worked with them to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Wouxun then sent a fix to BuyTwoWayRadios.com and they determined that it did resolve the issue. Wouxun then released a new version of the KG-UV950P Commander with this fix to Buy Two Way Radios for distribution. Although this fix is not on Wouxun's own website which I find very odd. Why not have the current software on their own site?

To update KG-UV950P Commander, follow these simple instructions:

1. Download KG-UV950 Commander R2.V1.02 from BuyTwoWayRadios.com here
2. Uninstall the old version of KG-UV950P Commander from your computer.
3. Reboot your computer.
4. Install KG-950P Commander R2.V1.02.

My results

The new Command R2.V1.02 (2.5K) does actually work using Windows 7 and Windows 10. I haven't tested Windows 8 but if you are still running that you need to upgrade to Windows 10 now anyway.

73 de Terry G8YPH

Wouxun KG-UV950P review - Part 8 - Squelch

After using the rig for a couple of years I am still frustrated by its squelch control. This, like most of the settings, is controlled by altering a programmable setting. To do it you press key 9 which has the SQL legend on it. Then you use the main rotary control or one of the number keys to set squelch between 0 and 9, then finally pressing the MENU button.
In practice I have found that the squelch breaks with a regular on/off on/off, almost like a load ticking noise, when there is a weak station in range. This becomes annoying after a while as it is just a noise you can do without.

To open the squelch completely you either have to set it at 0 or press the side button on the microphone.

I prefer continuously variable analog squelch controls and one of my ancient FM 1970s transceivers is eminently better than this rig. Most of the time I leave the Wouxun at squelch 9 as this seems to cause the less noise. Although you miss out on weak stations with this setting.