I cannot speak for all users but I know that I have owned my Wouxun 
KGUV2D unit for over 3 years and, so far, I've had no trouble with it.
73
Jeff Busch
KC9UIE
On 11/11/2014 6:02 PM, Matt Arthur wrote:
> 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
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> 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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