Programming the Wouxun KG-UVD1 from your computer
After my review of the KG-UVD1P I got some requests for help in programming the radios memories from a computer. Hopefully this page will help.
First you'll need a programming cable. These are available to connect to your computers 9 pin serial port, or to a USB port. A diagram of the serial port cable is shown below. This could be home made. But... as also shown below, USB programming cables are available on Ebay for as little as $15. I would advise you take the easy option and buy a USB cable.
Once you have a cable, all you need is the software. The official Wouxun software is available on the web free of charge. It can be found on the Wouxun website, on their download page.
There are a few versions of the software available. Up to v1.04 was supplied with the KG-UVD1 and v1.05 came with the KG-UVD1P. Although any version should work with either radio. You should note that when you save a .tw file (containing the saved spread sheet with all the frequency information in the radios memories) it may not be able to be read by other program versions. To get round this, upload the information to your radio using one program, then run another program version, then download the information from the radio to the computer and save it. That way you'll have the same information saved separately with both programs.
Or alternatively, just pick one program and stick with it.
Download v1.04 here- KG-UVD1-v1.04.exe (310KB)
Download v1.05 here- KG-UVD1P.exe (279KB)
A manual to show the operation of v1.05 can be downloaded here- KGUVD1prog.doc (627KB)
These programs will work in Vista and XP. And probably more operating systems, I have only tried these two.
The following .tw files can be used as an example, or as a starting point to write your own file. They have most of the memories programmed with UHF CB channels, VHF marine channels and the useful Amateur Radio frequencies for the Mid North Coast of NSW. Of course you can change any of the frequencies or information and re save them before downloading it to your radio.
Download a file saved with v1.04 here- freqsv104.tw (5KB)
Download a file saved with v1.05 here- freqsv105.tw (5KB)
You can download these files and play around with them to familiarise yourself with the software even if you don't have a cable. You just wont be able to upload or download to the radio. When you get a cable, go into the communication port screen and choose the correct com port. I ticked comm port 1 and the USB cable worked. Then plug the cable into the computer and the radio speaker/mic socket, turn on the radio, click on Program, then Read from radio. The blue status bar at the bottom of the screen will slowly go from left to right, and you should then see a box telling you that the connection was successful. There are three options on the menu down the left, these select screens to set the memories, the programmable keys and the default conditions. Theres loads to tinker with. Enjoy.
As an extra, here is the user manual for the KG-UVD1P, in case you don't have it- KG-UVD1P.pdf (12.8MB)
And the technicians service manual for the KG-UVD1- servicemanualkguvd1.pdf (3.9MB)
If your KG-UVD1(P) works on the amateur bands only, this program will "unlock" the band edges
to allow operation over a much wider range of frequencies. However... it will not allow
you to take a radio which has an upper limit of 470MHz and make it go up to
480MHz. It will appear as if it has worked on the frequency display, but the radio has not been
tuned to cover this section so recieve sensitivity will be very poor to the
point of being unusable. If you want a radio to cover up to 480MHz, buy one of
the versions which has this coverage as standard.
Remember it is against the law to transmit on a frequency
you are not licensed to use, and most license free radio services
require type approval which the Wouxun does not have. So use receive only. You
have been warned! Download it here-
1KG-xxx unlock.exe (17KB)
If I can help any further, email me, but remember I am no radio tech, I just fiddle with things until they work.
Jack VK2CJC
PS, My thanks to Frank N1KMW for providing information on reprogramming band limits.