Get Ready For Spike In Radio Prices

[Lscott]

Since many of the favorite radios people use are of Chinese manufacturer those are likely to see a big spike in price when the tariffs kick in.  
 

And I would guess everything else that goes with them, battery packs, antennas, microphones etc.

[Socalgmrs]

So define “big”.  A 25% teriff on a $20 radio is $5.  Not big in my book but ok.  Now if your one of those guys that loves to spend $450 on a ccr then yea an extra $112 could be considered “big”.  
now. If your one of those guys that runs used Motorola/kenwood radios it won’t affect you at all. 

[WSAQ296]

Bah, it won't hit like you think. Prices have gone up over the years already.  BUT, it is a good reason to buy that radio NOW and not later. Great excuse for the spouse, you'll be 'saving' money. I bought my Icom7300 many years ago on the cusp of potential tariffs back then, which never materialized. 

[WRUE951]

1 hour ago, Lscott said:

Since many of the favorite radios people use are of Chinese manufacturer those are likely to see a big spike in price when the tariffs kick in.  
 

And I would guess everything else that goes with them, battery packs, antennas, microphones etc.

just the other day i was thinking of the new Tarrifs kicking in.. Been planning to get two more of my favorites  The HP682 and HP702.  Atlantic had a sale gong on so i pulled the trigger..   Arriving Monday..  That gives me a total of 4 high end HT's so i should be good to go until dooms day..   

[AdmiralCochrane]

$450 ccr??  Name one

[RIPPER238]

Don't think its going to be a big deal. Many Motorola and Kenwood radios are made in Japan & Mexico, so they will be effected as well. 

[Socalgmrs]

4 minutes ago, RIPPER238 said:

Don't think its going to be a big deal. Many Motorola and Kenwood radios are made in Japan & Mexico, so they will be effected as well. 

Well if you read what was written I said USED so no they will NOT be affected at all   Not one penny.  I’ve never paid more than $150 for a 50w professional radio.  

[RIPPER238]

8 minutes ago, Socalgmrs said:

Well if you read what was written I said USED so no they will NOT be affected at all   Not one penny.  I’ve never paid more than $150 for a 50w professional radio.  

True, especially for old base units and as long as you never need to replace handheld batteries. 

[SteveShannon]

43 minutes ago, Socalgmrs said:

So define “big”.  A 25% teriff on a $20 radio is $5.  Not big in my book but ok.  Now if your one of those guys that loves to spend $450 on a ccr then yea an extra $112 could be considered “big”.  
now. If your one of those guys that runs used Motorola/kenwood radios it won’t affect you at all. 

Well, no; that $20 retail price was probably $6 when purchased by the importer. So a 25% tariff would be $1.50 which could easily be absorbed or partially absorbed rather than passed through. A 100% tariff might add $3 to the price. 

[Hoppyjr]

I’m fine with a few bucks more as a result of tariffs and hopefully they have the desired impact.

[WRUE951]

15 minutes ago, Hoppyjr said:

I’m fine with a few bucks more as a result of tariffs and hopefully they have the desired impact.

Yup,,   I think most will find the 'big sales' will spark impulse buying like never before.   

[Lscott]

1 hour ago, AdmiralCochrane said:

$450 ccr??  

https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/any-at-d578uviii

[SteveShannon]

15 minutes ago, Lscott said:

https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/any-at-d578uviii

Maybe a CR.

[WRYZ926]

Well technically the AnytoneAT-D578UV III is a tri-band 2m/1.25m/70cm amateur radio with DMR. Yes they can be opened up for GMRS. 

I have not seen the Midland MXT500/575 or Wouxun KG-1000G ever cost over $400. Mot of the time they are right around $380. Those are the most expensive Part 95 certified GMRS radios that I know of.

We will just have to wait and see what happens. 

And tariffs against China will affect some Yaesu models too since certain models are made in China.

[Jaay]

3 hours ago, Socalgmrs said:

So define “big”.  A 25% teriff on a $20 radio is $5.  Not big in my book but ok.  Now if your one of those guys that loves to spend $450 on a ccr then yea an extra $112 could be considered “big”.  
now. If your one of those guys that runs used Motorola/kenwood radios it won’t affect you at all. 

The Anytone 578UVIII is actually a Premium quality radio with a full warranty, compared to other Chinese products.

[nokones]

4 hours ago, AdmiralCochrane said:

$450 ccr??  Name one

The Wouxun KG1000G + will be over $450 after the tariffs go in effect.

[WRUE951]

2 hours ago, nokones said:

The Wouxun KG1000G + will be over $450 after the tariffs go in effect.

Na,,  $400    bucks..  

[AdmiralCochrane]

WOW the price on them sure has skyrocketed.  I didn't pay anything close to that for mine.