The KG-UV920P is overpriced and it's got some problems. I've already seen people trying to dump them on the Zed and eBay.
Despite the silly-sounding name, the Anytone AT-5888UV seems like a better radio and a better deal.
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The KG-UV920P is overpriced and it's got some problems. I've already seen people trying to dump them on the Zed and eBay.
Despite the silly-sounding name, the Anytone AT-5888UV seems like a better radio and a better deal.
Anytone? That sounds like a 15 transistor radio from the 60's :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by KJ6BSO
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by X-Rated
More like eight transistors but, otherwise, I agree. 'Tis a silly name.Quote:
Originally Posted by WU9G
I bought a UV5-A+. Now I am not the guy to ask about the performance compared to other HT's because I do not own another HT. I do know it has very good tx audio as I talked to a guy in town on simplex, and on the local 2 meter repeater and he said it sounded just fine. RX audio level seems fine to me.
I mainly use mine to monitor the local police frequency (have come to the conclusion that there are many many losers living in this city!)
I have ordered the hand mic and the SMA cable so I can connect it to my outdoor dual band antenna. Then I will be able to see how well it performs.
I took mine to the last ham club meeting and everyone was impressed with the radio, for $53 shipped with the program cable you can't beat that with a stick. I use CHIRP to program it.
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They actually had 15 transistor radios. http://www.transistor.org/collection...e/encore7.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by KJ6BSO
I think the thought was the more transistors, the better, even though the bulk of them weren't used...
"More like eight transistors but, otherwise, I agree. 'Tis a silly name."
Not a silly name for Yapanese transistor radios but American companies can have silly names too like Berlant/Concertone in Los Angeles, CA which made my 10 1/2" NAB reel to reel recorder in 1956. It looked like this but being 2 track stereo it had two record/playback amps and was rack mounted. I don't know if there is any connection to today's Concertone in Rolling Hills Estates, CA that sells high end entertainment equipment but I seriously doubt it's made in USA.
I know I'm still relatively new to the world of Amateur radio. I noticed in the specs for the Wouxun KG-UV920P that it lists a "Stun and Kill" function. I never heard of that. Is that something I'll learn when I go for my Extra license?Quote:
Originally Posted by KC2UGV
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Originally Posted by KK4AMI
I just noticed that. Maybe it's got a charging station for a Type I Phaser?
Thanks for a great thread. Looking at a backup radio for NHE. I really enjoyed the transistor radios. Brought back memories of my Realtone and Lloyd radios.
One thing, who makes the 220 XCVRs?