Pick the Wouxun KG-935G Plus if you program your own radios and want the deepest channel and scanning features. Pick the BTECH GMRS-PRO if your group will all carry one and you want texting and GPS location sharing between radios. Both are 5-watt-class GMRS handhelds with repeater support. The practical difference is where you can buy them: the GMRS-PRO is on Amazon, while the KG-935G Plus is sold mostly through radio dealers.
How we compared them
The KG-935G Plus figures come from Wouxun's own product page (wouxun.com), read on October 3, 2026. The GMRS-PRO figures come from BTECH's Amazon listing that day, where it showed about 100 purchases a month and 687 ratings. CHIRP support comes from CHIRP's supported-radio list, also checked that day. We haven't used either radio, so this is a spec comparison, not a field test. How we research.
A note on certification. The GMRS-PRO's FCC grant (2AGND-GMRS-PRO) lists Part 95E, the GMRS rules, including the 467 MHz repeater inputs. Wouxun sells the KG-935G Plus as a GMRS radio, and Wouxun holds several Part 95E GMRS grants under its grantee code WVT, but we couldn't tie the Plus to one specific grant from the public records. Check the FCC ID on the label of any unit you buy at the FCC ID search and look for "95E".
Spec sheet side by side
| Wouxun KG-935G Plus (maker spec) | BTECH GMRS-PRO (listing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmit | GMRS channels plus 8 repeater channels | GMRS, repeater capable |
| Power levels | 5.5 W / 2 W / 0.5 W | 5 W |
| Receive | 136-174 and 400-480 MHz, dual receive | Dual-band scanner |
| Memory channels | 999 | 180 (listing) |
| Sealing | IP66 | IP67 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh Li-ion, USB-C charging | Li-ion, 7.4 V (listing) |
| Display | Full color, dual frequency display | Check listing |
| Text and GPS | No | Texting and GPS location sharing |
| Bluetooth / app | No | Yes, BTECH GMRS app |
| Programming | Keypad channel wizard, PC, CHIRP | App; not on CHIRP's list |
| Tones | Standard and non-standard CTCSS/DCS, tone scan | Check listing |
| Other | NOAA with alerts, FM radio, VOX, wide/narrow, group and selective call, flashlight | NOAA, compass, Bluetooth VOX |
| Where to buy | Radio dealers (not found on Amazon) | Amazon and dealers |
"Check listing" means BTECH's listing doesn't state it. Wouxun's page lists both "23 GMRS channels" and 15 high-power plus 8 low-power simplex channels; we report its numbers as published.
The 5.5 W versus 5 W line looks like a win for Wouxun, but it's about 0.4 dB. You won't hear it. Antenna height and the antenna itself matter far more, and our GMRS range calculator shows why power doesn't move the radio horizon.
The Wouxun KG-935G Plus: a radio for tinkerers
Wouxun's feature list reads like it was written for people who enjoy menus. The channel wizard lets you program a simplex or repeater channel straight from the keypad, which is the feature most owners of cheaper radios wish they had when they find a new repeater on a trip. There are 999 memories, standard and non-standard CTCSS and DCS codes, tone scan to find what a repeater uses, priority scan, favorites, plus three power levels so you can drop to 0.5 W when you're close and want the battery to last.
It also receives far beyond GMRS: Wouxun lists 136-174 and 400-480 MHz receive with dual receive, plus NOAA weather with alerts and FM broadcast. That makes it a decent scanner as well as a GMRS radio. Transmit stays on GMRS.
The downsides are practical. IP66 is rain and jet-spray protection, not immersion. And because it isn't on Amazon, you'll buy from a radio dealer and deal with that dealer for returns and warranty. CHIRP supports it, which takes much of the pain out of setup; our CHIRP GMRS programming guide covers the process.
The BTECH GMRS-PRO: a radio for groups
BTECH GMRS-PRO
The GMRS-PRO's case rests on its data features. Radios can send short texts, share contacts and share GPS positions with each other, and pair with BTECH's app for setup and channel management. That's genuinely useful when a family spreads out across a ski hill or a convoy strings out on a long trail. GMRS rules allow this kind of data on handhelds as long as each burst is a second or less and no more than one every 30 seconds (47 CFR 95.1787).
It's also the tougher radio on paper at IP67. The trade-off is that everything smart about it needs other GMRS-PRO radios and, for setup, a phone. CHIRP doesn't list it.
- FCC2AGND-GMRS-PRO, Part 95E
- Power5 W
- WaterproofIP67
- Datatexting, contact and location sharing
- AppBTECH GMRS app, Bluetooth
- Repeatersyes
- WeatherNOAA scan and alert
Why it stands out
- Text and GPS location sharing between GMRS-PRO radios
- IP67 sealing
- On Amazon, with easy returns
Think twice if
- Your group won't all carry GMRS-PRO radios
- You want to program with CHIRP or straight from the keypad
Using repeaters with each radio
Repeaters are where these two radios differ most in daily use. A GMRS repeater listens on a 467 MHz main channel and retransmits on the matching 462 MHz channel, 5 MHz lower, so your radio transmits 5 MHz above what it receives (95.1763(a) and (c)). Most repeaters also want a CTCSS or DCS tone on the input, and many owners only share access on request. The owner decides who may use it (95.1705(d)).
On the KG-935G Plus, Wouxun's spec lists the 8 GMRS repeater channels ready to go, a channel wizard for entering a new repeater from the keypad, and tone scan, which can identify the tone a repeater's output carries. On the GMRS-PRO, repeater setup is a job for BTECH's app: add the repeater, set the tone, sync it to the radio. Both approaches work. The Wouxun one works without a phone or signal; the BTECH one is quicker to share across several radios.
Either way, identify with your call sign at the end of each exchange and every 15 minutes (95.1751). Our guide to finding and using GMRS repeaters covers directories and how to ask for access.
Who should buy which
| If you... | Buy |
|---|---|
| Program your own radios, travel to new repeaters, like scanning | KG-935G Plus |
| Run a family or club where everyone carries the same radio | GMRS-PRO |
| Need it to survive a dunking | GMRS-PRO (IP67) |
| Want to buy on Amazon with simple returns | GMRS-PRO, or a Wouxun model that's on Amazon (below) |
| Hate phone apps | KG-935G Plus |
Wouxun models you can get on Amazon
If you like the Wouxun approach but want Amazon's returns, two Wouxun GMRS handhelds were listed there when we checked.
Wouxun KG-Q10G
The KG-Q10G carries over the KG-935G Plus's best ideas, including the channel wizard and a full-color dual display, and adds IP67 sealing, a 3,000 mAh battery and GPS location display. Its receive coverage is even wider. It's a newer product with few ratings so far (25 when we checked), so there's less owner feedback to lean on.
- Transmit30 GMRS channels, up to 6 W (listing)
- Memory999 channels
- WaterproofIP67
- Battery3,000 mAh, USB-C
- ReceiveVHF/UHF dual receive, NOAA, airband, AM, 714-999 MHz, CB receive-only, FM
- ExtrasGPS location display, channel wizard
Why it stands out
- IP67 and USB-C
- Channel wizard and 999 memories
- Very wide receive coverage
Think twice if
- You want a radio with a long owner track record
Wouxun KG-805G
The KG-805G is the plain-spoken Wouxun: GMRS channels and repeater channels ready out of the box, 5 watts on high power, and a removable antenna so you can add a better one or a mobile antenna. Wouxun says it's built to business-radio standards. It's the one to give a family member who just needs a reliable radio.
- Transmit22 GMRS simplex + 8 repeater channels, 5 W high
- Memoryup to 128 via PC
- WaterproofIP54
- Antennaremovable
- ChargingUSB-C, extra-capacity battery (listing title)
Why it stands out
- Ready to use out of the box
- Removable antenna
- USB-C charging
Think twice if
- You need waterproofing beyond IP54
- You want lots of memory channels
Antennas and the license
On any handheld with a detachable antenna, an upgraded antenna is the cheapest range improvement you can buy; check the connector type on your unit first. Our best GMRS antenna guide covers handheld whips and mounts. For the BTECH side of the family, see GMRS-PRO vs UV-PRO, and for the brands overall, Midland vs BTECH vs Wouxun. The full field of handhelds and mobiles is in our best GMRS radio guide.
Either radio needs a GMRS license to transmit: $35 application fee (47 CFR 1.1102), no separate regulatory fee on the FCC's fee page, no exam, and coverage for your immediate family for 10 years (95.1705). Both radios also receive frequencies outside GMRS. Listening is fine. Transmitting stays on the GMRS channels in 95.1763.
Sources: Wouxun KG-935G Plus product page (wouxun.com); BTECH and Wouxun Amazon listings; FCC grant 2AGND-GMRS-PRO and Wouxun grantee WVT records (via fccid.io); CHIRP supported-radio list; 47 CFR 95.1787, 95.1763, 95.1705, 1.1102 (eCFR up to date as of October 1, 2026). All checked October 3, 2026. Prices change often, so the buttons show the current price on Amazon. How we research · Affiliate disclosure