Gary, of course - sorry to confuse - my rant meant to celebrate the fact you considered the radio instead of dismissing it out of hand!
Gus, KG5OFB On Jun 2, 2017 8:17 AM, "Gary Sitton via BVARC" <[email protected]> wrote: Gus: I didn't dodge the Chinese rig because of the brand name, but the reviews, and convenient warranty and repair. I recently bought a Chinese digital scope because of its price, features and reviews. The rig is due via UPS today and all I need now is some help setting up the 2 m. repeater operation all of which is a mystery to me. Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On June 1, 2017 9:53:53 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 >>>>>> >>>>> > _______________________________________________ > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Message delivered to [email protected] > > _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected]
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