>> ... Many of those same radios are being sold through legitimate/commercial >> dealers ...
OK so far ... >> ... for FRS/GMRS rigs ... Not OK - they are not legal for either the GMRS nor the FRS. >> ... the same Puxing ... was bought in large numbers in the Palm Springs area >> for backup coms between all the gated communities in case of an earthquake ... The day my community uses Wouxun/Puxing products for ANY facet of community service is the day I move. AFTER educating the powers-that-be of the dire consequences of using sub-par equipment to protect their constituents. But when it comes to these matters hams do not care about reliability or dependability or service or parts availability - 'cause the "price is right." You get what you pay for. Clint Bradford, K6LCS _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
