I am not sure. I personally would want a baofang. RJ
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From: "Alan R. Downing" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 7:35 PM
Subject: Baofeng radios


>I know zero about Baofeng radios.  If I were to ask the question, why does
> one buy a Baofeng radio instead of a Kenwood, Icom, or Yaesu, what would 
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> answer be?  When I have read posts about Baofengs, it seems to me that no
> one claims that Baofengs are superior to the major three in some way,
> perform better than the big three, or have better quality than the top 
> three
> brands.  I am left with the impression that Baofengs are nothing more than
> cheap.  Is my perception correct?  Or am I missing something here?
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> Alan
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> Alan R. Downing
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> Phoenix, AZ
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