Gus, no problem! It was hardly a rant.
Tnx, Gary
On 6/2/2017 08:49, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:
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" <bvarc@bvarc.org
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> 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
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On June 1, 2017 9:53:53 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> 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
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> 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
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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
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> 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
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> 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
gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>
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 <tel:%28832%29%20589-2741>.73s de
AA5OA.AKA Randy.
On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian
via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> 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 <bvarc@bvarc.org
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> 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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