thats true about the old adage. SInce they do ship it in a kit form, it might be possible to find better parts (such as better transistors and other replaceable parts). Thats the fun thing about cheap kits, you can always improve them. :)

-eric

On May 24, 2014, at 7:45 AM, Alan R. Downing wrote:

> Eric, I know nothing about this radio, but it brings to mind the old adage,
> "You get what you pay for."  If you buy one I hope that it works to your
> expectations, but it wouldn't surprise me if it turns out to be a real
> loser.
> 
> 
> Good luck. Best 73
> 
> Alan/KD7GC
> 
> 
> Alan R. Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Eric Oyen
> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 5:46 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: a cheap portable HF radio from china
> 
> hello guys,
> 
> I was poking around to see if there was any portable solutions for HF =
> that didn't cost a mint. Here is the link to an article that is a review =
> for a chinese made HF Handy talkie:
> 
> =
> http://yo9irf.blogspot.com/2013/03/x1m-portable-chinese-hf-transceiver.htm=
> l
> 
> I would say, for $300 fully assembled (its also available as a kit for =
> cheaper), it is certainly more affordable than other "portable" =
> solutions. It can also be computer controlled with HRD (using the same =
> command set as the Icomm IC-718 (also supported in Hamlob under linux).
> 
> -eric
> n7zzt