I have a feeling you'll like the KW, and congrats for doing the research. I probably would have done the same at a $50 price difference (I paid less than $150 for my almost new 5888UV - it was a "no-brainer").
I have to say, though, the Chinese manufacturers don't makeup those names. Radio marketing companies do. You and I could get together and make a deal with Qixiang to market that same radio under any name we invented. If it's a good value and we know how to distribute, we'll make a mint! AnyTone <http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=295> is the brand used in the Americas. Powerwerx sells the same radio as the Powerwerx DB-750X <https://powerwerx.com/db750x-dual-band-commercial-mobile-radio> (have one permanently mounted in my car); in France it's the CRT-270M <http://www.gotechnique.com/postes-vhf-uhf/793-crt-270-m-bibande-vhf-uhf-mobile.html>; in Italy it's the Polmar DB-50M <http://polmar-radio.com/en/prodotti/radioham/db-50m-2/>; in eastern and western Europe it's the Intek HR-2040 <http://www.intek-radios.com/?C=Product_H.php&Id=343>. These are good value radios, tried and tested, all over the world. Most on this list are old enough to remember the 70s and 80s when we called Honda, Datsun (Nissan), Subaru, etc., "Jap Crap". I remember when Yaesu and Kenwood were called Jap Crap. Some of the same old farts now refer to Wouxun and AnyTone as Chinese Crap radios, and talk about "jap crap" like it was made in America. Thing is, some of these Chinese companies have been making and selling commercial radios since the late 80s, early 90s (25yrs?!). Cracks me up. BTW, BaoFeng just released news <https://anytonetech.com/baofeng-tech-launches-our-sister-brand-anytone-tech> that it has partnered with Qixiang to form a partnership named AnyTone Tech. BaoFeng sells Walmart Chinese crap to the low-end market. This will be a game changer. For many of us, it's all about "bang for the buck" - we do the research and buy what makes economic sense for our own situation (Elecraft makes a fine radio, but as much as I'd like to buy "made in the US," my ICOM 718 does a fine job at less than one-fourth the price). Maybe, someday, I'll feel like splurging on that Elecraft K3. 73, Gus KG5OFB On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > Gus: > > I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a > TM-V71A from HRO when free shipping, tax and discounts > are all folded in. > Thanks for the information anyway. I did notice the name > "Anytone". The Chinese mnftrs. do pick funny names, hi! > > 73s, > Gary Sitton, K5AMH > [email protected] > > On 6/1/2017 09:57, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: > > The "Anytime" Randy mentions is actually the AnyTone AT5888UV > <https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11197>. I have the AT5888UV, which > I bought used. It's my base station VHF/UHF and a good dual band dual > receive with lots of features. It's manufactured by Qixiang Electron, an > established Chinese 2-way radio and cellular equipment manufacturer. > > Gus, KG5OFB > > > On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Gary. You can get a brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga Parts for >> 159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio and brand new. No sales >> tax from Giga Parts but will have shipping cost. >> >> Mike KG5BMS >> >> >> On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Randy: >>> >>> Thanks for the land line QSO OM. I appreciate the 2 Mtr. >>> rig endorsements and information. I'll check into the >>> Anytime AT5888, but will probably go with the TMV71A. >>> >>> 73s, >>> Gary Sitton, K5AMH >>> [email protected] >>> >>> On 5/31/2017 13:23, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote: >>> >>> Hi,Gary good speaking with you via phone.The model number for the >>> Anytime Radio is AT5888 I.spoke with Vince Newman KF5OXF and he is very >>> happy with this rig.I have the Kenwood TMV71 .Both are 50 watt out on 2 >>> meters.The Anytime is very solid and has L ARGE cooling fan and heatsink >>> and both are close in price.I can be reached here or by phone at >>> 832-589-2741 <%28832%29%20589-2741>.73s de AA5OA.AKA Randy. >>> >>> On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> The FTM-3200 brand new is $199.00 and is a 65 Watt @m rig. >>>> >>>> Have Fun, >>>> Jeff >>>> KG5LRP >>>> >>>> On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <[email protected] >>>> > wrote: >>>> >>>>> I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. >>>>> Good used rig will do. I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need >>>>> recommendations or offers. >>>>> >>>>> Gary, K5AMH >>>>> >>>>
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