Hi David,
I only know of one  wounxun radio that has went bad.
I know alot of people who have them and the one that failed i would have to 
question the operator of it.
Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
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From: "David Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 10:46 AM
Subject: a couple of questions


> Hi all:
>
> On the Import Communications website there is a scathing letter to eham
> purporting to be from the original United States importer(I think that he
> refers to himself as Ed Griffin) of the Wouxun ht's wherein he comments on
> the defects, and poor quality control/micro-chips inherent in these 
> radios,
> and to stay away from them because they're almost guaranteed to fail.  I
> know that these radios were given out at the 2011 Handiham radio camp,and
> was wondering if current owners/users agree with this asessment. 
> According
> to the Powerworks site, the newest generation Wouxuns contain the latest
> firmware(including English speaking voice.  I am particularly interested 
> in
> the 2meter/440 dual band model, and was wondering what the general opinion
> was from experienced owners/users.
>
> Second, Would someone please give me a primer on Yagi hf  antennas(theory
> /practical operation, etc.)?
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> David S. Pearson-wa4dsp
>
>
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