[PPRAANet] FCC vs Baofeng radios

[Steve KT0DX]

Glenn, thanks for this information and glad I do not have to do any 
worrying as I do not own any of these radios.  The advertising is still 
out there as this just came out a few days ago but sure they will get 
the word.  I really think the FCC should be a little more clearer on 
what is ok and not ok for ham use.  From what I came away with from 
reading all three articles was that if I owned your radio I would have 
to think twice if I was to decide to sell it since yours can be modified 
to be used in other service frequencies.

Steve (KT0DX)


On 9/28/2018 16:40, Glenn wrote:
>     To All:
>
>   Some interesting discussions popped up regarding Baofeng/ Wouxan 
> radios and FCC pulling the plug on them as "NON" compliant radios!
>
> Heres 3 videos explaining whats going on and what you should do. They 
> do meet part 90 cert.'s but barely.
>
> The first one is on a QRZ website: (Also his take is don't throw it 
> away, don't hide it nor advertise it, you'll probably not get arrested 
> "BUT" only use it as you're licensed ergo 2 meters and 70 centimeters).
>
> http://qrznow.com/fcc-warns-on-noncompliant-vhfuhf-two-way-radios-baofeng/ 
>
>
> Second vid.: Also on the QRZ site says OMG don't use them and they're 
> building the scaffolding for hanging as I type! Ironically both vid.'s 
> dated in Sept.
>
> http://qrznow.com/fcc-enforcement-advisory-targets-noncompliant-imported-vhfuhf-transceivers/ 
>
>
> Third vid. again on QRZ site:
>
> http://qrznow.com/fcc-enforcement-advisory-targets-noncompliant-imported-vhfuhf-transceivers/ 
>
>
> It too says don't use 'em in the text but the vid. more or less says 
> have a ball with 'em!!
>
>
> If it's "SO" big and bad an issue why are they still being imported/ 
> advertised and sold on numerous websites? My take? If you have one, 
> use it wisely and stay within
>
> your licensed band restrictions. I, personally, own a Wouxan KG-UV9D 
> and it's a fine inexpensive radio, yes it's capable of transmitting 
> out of normal Ham bands.
>
> Do I transmit out of band? Empathically "NO"! Also note Wouxan was 
> hardly mentioned at all. Seems they picked mainly on Baofeng for 
> whatever reason.
>
>
> Glenn
>
> n3ulw
>
>
>
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