[HiDARG-MEMBERS] FYI: Baofeng/pofung radios $5.99 a pair.

[Dave Roadfacts]

Asside from it being a cheap price for 1, let alone 2 radios, I noticed the detail description did not match the picture and title, and the customer reviews, while high score, were not about the radio and they were all copies of the previous review. Too many red flags for me to bite so will be waiting to see if anyone takes delivery.

I own the UV5R, $20 Amazon Prime, and bought it so I was familiar with what many new hams are now buying. It’s a good radio for loaning or for in your pocket when climbing a tower since you aren’t out much if something happens.  I was able to program the frequencies pretty fast, by keypad entry, once I got used to how it’s done. 

One caution....it WILL transmit outside the ham bands so be careful what you program into it.

Merry Christmas everyone.
Dave W7PDQ in sunny Astoria.

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> On Dec 4, 2017, at 1:21 PM, WAYNE LINSCHIED <waynel at bendcable.com> wrote:
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> From K7PEK. I also ordered a pair. My son KD7ILT said that it is a scam, but I'll wait out the estimated delivery dates before taking any action. Could be factory seconds or whatever! 
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> The seller was rated 100% by 117 customers.
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> Wayne
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>> On Dec 4, 2017, at 11:50 AM, Max Vaughan <maxv at horizonps.com> wrote:
>> Anyone else see this from EBAY. Please NOTE that EBAY has removed the item.
>> Have we been scammed folks….?
>> ..>Max
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>> The listing you're interested in is no longer available
>> Hello maxvon,
>> We're writing to let you know that we've removed an item you recently won:
>> 282754266524 - 2pcs Baofeng UV-5R Handheld FM Dual Band VHF/UHF Two way Walkie Talkie Radio KF
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>> Since you've already paid for the item, you don't need to do anything else. If your item hasn't arrived yet, it should arrive soon. If it doesn't, then you'll want to open a case in our Resolution Center. You can learn how to do this, plus find timelines for opening cases, at:
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>> From: HiDARG-Members [mailto:hidarg-members-bounces at hidarg.org] On Behalf Of dave freitag
>> Sent: Sunday, December 3, 2017 14:39
>> To: HiDARG Members
>> Subject: Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] FYI: Baofeng/pofung radios $5.99 a pair.
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>> You just made my point. Use at your own risk.
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>> Dave
>> W7KFO 
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>> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Ken Fayal <ken at fayal.name>
>> Date: 12/3/17 2:02 PM (GMT-08:00)
>> To: HiDARG Members <hidarg-members at hidarg.org>
>> Subject: Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] FYI: Baofeng/pofung radios $5.99 a pair.
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>> Funny story. I got one on Prime day and the first time I keyed the transmitter, it set off my paper shredder.  
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>> Ken Fayal
>> N7JZS
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>> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Bryan Ivie <bryanivie at hotmail.com>
>> Date: 12/3/17 1:21 PM (GMT-08:00)
>> To: hidarg-members at hidarg.org
>> Subject: Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] FYI: Baofeng/pofung radios $5.99 a pair.
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>> I wouldn't say "most", but there are a few Chinese radios that don't meet requirements.  There are a great many that do, as well.
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>> The Baofeng UV-5R is a decent radio, although programming it is less than fun.  It is FCC part 90 compliant and certified as such for commercial use.  Generally, commercially compliant radios also meet the requirement set forth in Part 97.
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>> Bryan
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>> From: HiDARG-Members <hidarg-members-bounces at hidarg.org> on behalf of David Freitag <dfreitag at prinetime.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 3, 2017 12:57 PM
>> To: hidarg-members at hidarg.org
>> Subject: Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] FYI: Baofeng/pofung radios $5.99 a pair.
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>> Most of these cheap radios DO NOT meet FCC emission requirements.  Trust me, I tested a few using my service monitor and spectrum analyzer.
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>> Dave
>> W7KFO
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>> On 12/3/2017 8:22 AM, Mark Johnston wrote:
>> Dirt cheap radios 2 meter and 440.
>> Limit 2 pairs per customer / 10 days.
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>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/282754266524
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>> 73's
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>> Mark KC7DMF
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