Wouxun KG-WV50 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Wouxun KG-WV50 in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
Wouxun programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the KG-WV50
- 999 memory channels, numbered 1 to 999
- Channel names up to 12 characters
- Transmit power: Low 1.0W, High 2.5W
- Modes: FM, NFM
- Bands: 136–175 MHz, 350–480 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
KG-WV50 hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Handheld |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Charging | Desktop charging cradle |
| Transmit power | Up to 5 W |
| Modulation | FM |
| Display | Yes |
| Dual receive | Yes |
| Cross-band repeater | Yes |
| APRS | No |
| GPS | Optional add-on |
| Bluetooth programming | No |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| FM broadcast | 76–108 MHz | — |
| 2 m | 144–148 MHz | 144–148 MHz |
| 70 cm | 430–440 MHz | 430–440 MHz |
Wouxun's older specification lists 2.5 W VHF and 2 W UHF; its upgraded-version report lists 5 W VHF and 4 W UHF. GPS and 350 MHz operation vary by version.
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Can I update the firmware on the KG-WV50?
Wouxun publishes no firmware update for the KG-WV50: its radios are programmed at the factory, and their firmware is not meant to be replaced. Its download centre carries programming software, manuals and cable drivers only.
Wouxun downloads at wouxun.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a Wouxun KG-WV50
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Wouxun KG-WV50 is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the Wouxun KG-WV50?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the Wouxun CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Wouxun KG-WV50 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Wouxun KG-WV50 hold?
999, numbered 1 to 999 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Wouxun KG-WV50?
Wouxun publishes no firmware update for the KG-WV50: its radios are programmed at the factory, and their firmware is not meant to be replaced. Its download centre carries programming software, manuals and cable drivers only. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.