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Alinco is supposedly 100% made in Japan, but this definitely has hallmarks of Mr. Chung. I had a 220 MHz Alinco and never used it because I also picked up the 65w Chinese special that works really well.

My point being is it's just a cheap Chinese throwaway radio. I like my Anytone radios, but when the price starts encroaching what the big three are asking, it makes no sense buying it. That money would be better spent buying a name brand radio with better quality control and support. I got all the digital modes covered so I understand what you are saying.

No issues for people that want to use their radio. I agree, the OEM software isn't the best, but you're not using it every day. Once programmed, you just enjoy an inexpensive great radio.

I'll put my DB20 against your Motorola any day of the week. Best radio on the market and I will have more than enough money left over to buy a six pack of laxative at Taco Bell. Why do you hate the DB2O so much? Did it hurt your feelings by beating you in a pissing contest?

$485 for a $17 radio?

Who the hell is going to pay $485 for a $15 radio?

Keep it extremely simple, just use a 1/4 wave magnetic mount and needn't worry.

California is a state that's not known for common sense and practical solutions. All prisoners, especially death row inmates, should be sentenced to hard labor stamping out Baofeng and Midland radios for sixteen hours a day. Quality would increase 10-fold and they could use 60/40 solder so they get their daily allowance of lead. Plus, since they would be "Made with Pride In The USA" they are totally tariff free. Nothing worse than not using all those "natural resources" we have sitting on their asses.

That damn auto-pen is what got us in all this trouble in the first place.

I have to say that my two Anytone 878s kicks Motorola's butt for a small fraction of the price. And Mr. Chung gave the 878 a high rating for quality and durability.

Aren't Motorola radios still made in Malaysia? They are the other China.

This is most likely a combination of poor soldering techniques and mostly lead free solder. Simple fix is to fire up the old rework station and go over the problem area. It sucks and it's time consuming, but it's a fact of life purchasing this crap designed for a throwaway society. I just love Kester lead. And don't get me started on MFJ/Ameritron garbage. I never seen an American worker solder so horrifically poor.

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If we didn't learn our lesson with all this during the COVID fiasco we never will. China should be the world supplier cheap trinkets and other toys, not medicine and food. We need to get our priorities straight before it's to late.

That's sounds awesome! Maybe all of us will use this exercise as a friendly reminder that it's time to start weaning ourselves off of all this throwaway junk we are so heavily addicted to.

And all this time I though hams were the cheapest people on the face of the earth. I never thought us GMRS'rs would beat them and throw a fellow member aside. Shameful.

Does yours come with a signed COA from Harry S. Chung, the Minister of Commerce? This document greatly increases the value of the UV-82.

I listed my original first edition Baofeng UV-82 on eBay for $350 since it's now a pre-tarrif classic..

NOAA was working perfectly for me and I didn't notice any interruption of signal. I don't even think it is possible as they have to many redundancies built in.

Nice!! now you're making progress.

This is a common problem when you don't set your time zone to your location and leave it set to Beijing.

While it's a good question and one that can be fun to ponder upon, I let the people that get paid to worry about these things earn their salary. Of course you'll always have your traditional forum creatures with way too much time on their hands worry about splitting hairs that nobody cares about.

The point is it is uncommon, but it is a possibility that they are concerned about. Do they even know how to diagnose an issue of a pacemaker that was affected by RF? Bottom line, it's possible, but you might have a better chance of winning the Powerball jackpot. Here's on I cherry picked. Yes, pacemakers can be affected by spurious radio frequency (RF) emissions, but modern pacemakers are generally well-shielded, and interference is uncommon. Here's a more detailed explanation: Pacemakers and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): Pacemakers are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) from various sources, including radio frequencies. Potential Effects of EMI: In the unlikely event of EMI, a pacemaker could experience: Stopping or irregular pacing: The pacemaker might stop delivering the stimulating pulses that regulate the heart's rhythm or deliver them erratically. Ignoring the heart's rhythm: The pacemaker might ignore the heart's natural rhythm and deliver pulses at a fixed rate. Asynchronous pacing: Some pacemakers incorporate protective algorithms that cause a temporary reversion to asynchronous pacing in response to prolonged inhibition from spurious signals. Modern Pacemakers and Shielding: Modern pacemakers have improved shielding and protective algorithms to minimize the risk of EMI. Sources of EMI: Radiofrequency sources: Cell phones, radio transmitters, and other devices that emit radio waves can potentially cause EMI. Magnetic fields: Strong magnetic fields from certain devices or medical procedures (like MRI) can also interfere with pacemakers. Interrogation Telemetry: Interference with interrogation telemetry (the process of reading data from the pacemaker) may still occur, especially with older pacemakers. 5G Networks: The risk of EMI between modern smartphones connected with 5G networks and pacemakers is considered low. Ionizing Radiation: Repeated exposure to ionizing radiation can alter electromagnetic components of cardiac pacemakers, leading to transient or permanent damage. Risk Assessment: An individual risk assessment is often necessary after pacemaker implantation, a change of its generator, or major modification of its programming settings. Avoiding Interference: Maintain a safe distance from strong electromagnetic sources. Be aware of potential interference from devices like cell phones, metal detectors, and certain medical equipment.