David,
I've read Ed's critical comments, but I've never run into any problems with my Wouxon (the 6 and 2-meter dual band radio), which I've had for about a year and a half. I haven't heard any complaints from other owners (at least none on this list), so I really don't know what to make of Ed's comments. In my opinion, these radios are quite impressive for the price, although, like almost everything else, you may want to spend the extra bucks if you can afford it. I also have a Kenwood TH-F6 which is somewhat more user friendly even though it lacks speech feedback, but it also costs more than three times the price of the Wouxons. The bottom line: they seem pretty good for the price, especially the newest model which is a true dual-band radio, unlike earlier models.
Steve
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From: "David Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:46
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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