Wouxun KG-R86 Airband Handheld Radio

Before your first flight of the morning, listen in on the airfield frequency and ATIS without powering up the panel-mount radio – that's where a handheld earns its keep. The Wouxun KG-R86 is built for the VHF airband and receives the full flight radio range. A solid entry-level and backup unit for the airfield, workshop and on the go.

Why choose this

• Built for the VHF airband – reception across the entire flight radio range
• Two power settings: 1 W for long battery life, 7 W for extra range
• Large 2600 mAh battery plus desktop charging cradle included
• Twin-jack K1 connector – compatible with common Kenwood/Baofeng/Wouxun accessories
• Handy backup unit for the cockpit, workshop and airfield

Technical Details

• Type: Airband handheld radio (VHF)
• Receive: 118.00–136.99166 MHz
• Transmit: 108.00–136.99166 MHz
• Transmit power: 1 W / 7 W switchable
• Battery: 2600 mAh Li-Ion, with desktop charging cradle
• Accessory socket: Twin jack K1
• Manufacturer: Wouxun

Who is this for?

For you, if you're after an affordable entry-level or backup radio for listening in and talking. This is a genuine radio for the VHF airband (118–137 MHz) – so you can listen to the airfield frequency and ATIS, and transmit, without powering up the panel-mount radio. Unlike the Wouxun KG-UV86, which is NOT an airband radio.

Is this right for you?

An airband radio for VHF: receive 118.00–136.99 MHz, transmit within the airband range – so it suits the usual flight radio traffic on airfield and tower frequencies. A solid backup for the cockpit, workshop and on the go. Accessories: twin-jack K1 connector, compatible with common Kenwood/Baofeng/Wouxun accessories.

What's included

In the box: radio, 2600 mAh Li-Ion battery and desktop charging cradle. Additional accessories (e.g. headset or speaker microphone) are available separately via the K1 socket if needed – just ask.