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    Here's your next "Export radio"

    From a reputed manufacturer, nonetheless:

    http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/6361.html

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    I'm surprised Universal Radio is offering that radio for sale since doing so is illegal in the United States. The FCC has cracked down on truck stops all over the country for selling similar rigs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ6BSO View Post
    I'm surprised Universal Radio is offering that radio for sale since doing so is illegal in the United States. The FCC has cracked down on truck stops all over the country for selling similar rigs.
    What am I missing? Why is it illegal? Is it on the "list"?
    HRO has them also. for $20.00 less.

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    I have the feeling that this radio is locked up so you can't 'eff with it easily. However, Boris and Natasha may be able to set you up with the Alinco rig of your 11 meter dreams.

    http://www.alinco.com/Products/DR135...5cb_russia.pdf

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    Quote Originally Posted by AE7RZ View Post
    What am I missing? Why is it illegal? Is it on the "list"?
    HRO has them also. for $20.00 less.
    FCC has categorized so-called "dual use" equipment (channelized, with a sequence equal to the mapping of the Class D Citizen's Band service) as illegal for sale in the U.S. The Alinco hasn't made it onto their radar, or onto 11M yet. But give it time.

    I have the feeling that this radio is locked up so you can't 'eff with it easily.
    I have a feeling that doing so is still possible and was an intended design aspect. There is absolutely no reason to "channelize" an amateur rig unless it's meant solely for use in FM simplex or repeater operation. Which this product apparently isn't.
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    Seen it, got a laugh from it.

    And I remember when people complained about the Ranger 10/12 meter rigs...at least they made a six meter version of it
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    But Alinco...reputed?

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    Look at the fine print.
    Will sell like gangbusters in the Russia for the illegal operating taxi cabs there found all ober 10 meters...
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    when do they make a 2 meter version with echo and roger beeps :v
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    Quote Originally Posted by KG4NEL View Post
    But Alinco...reputed?

    Well, they used to be. After seeing this little offering, let's just say I have my doubts about the current importer.

    And I'd betcha that many of the dealers didn't read the fine print, they just saw this as a 25 W 10 meter rig.
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