Wouxun KG-UV950P review - Part 8 - The volume controls

Dual concentric volume controls
are on the right hand side of the control panel

The volume controls, as there are two of them on the KG-UV950P, are appalling. Wouxun seem to have not paid any attention to the criticism that it has received both in the press (RadCOM Sept 2014 and internet forums).
The positioning of the controls are fine. They are dual concentric controls the rear larger one controls the VFO B and the smaller forward one controls VFO A.
The criticism is that it is impossible to fine control the volume especially at low settings.

Let me explain.

• The controls appear to be rotary encoders with end stops at either end to "feel" like a conventional volume control. There are no click stops like a conventional encoder reinforcing the suggestion.
• There are 16 steps reflected in the display. When going from Vol 0 to Vol 1 the output to the internal (and external) speakers is quite frankly too high. If you are operating at night time you WILL disturb others.
• Maximum volume appears to be reached at about Vol 4 or Vol 5. The other settings are unnecessary.

I know this rig is intended to be used inside motor vehicles where the ambient noise is loud anyway but most other manufacturers (that I am aware of) have no issues of giving continuously variable volume settings.

Dear Mr Wouxun,
Please fix the volume control firmware setting as it is annoying and drives this operator mad.

G8YPH

Incidently when you turn the rig to FM RADIO mode (broadcast radio) the volume is at a more acceptable and controllable setting.