TIL there are knockoff Baofengs out there
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cypherpunks@lemmy.ml 2 weeks ago
I bought some cheap Chinese 2-way radios. The packaging has a big American flag and a “Designed in U.S.A.” claim, which I suspect is bullshit given the company involved. Also, there are two Bible verses referenced. This smacks of pandering to a particular slice of conservative Americans. All I want is cheap radios for skiing with my kids next winter, not a reminder of my country’s socio-political bullshit.
This bullshit is not from the well-known Chinese radio maker Baofeng (baofengradio.com) but rather from a US company called “BTech” which has the deceptive URL BaoFengTech.com.
alt_xa_23@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I’ve had a UV-5R for over a decade now, and I’m just now learning of this. Mine didn’t come with any of the mossy oak black rifle coffee tactical sister fuck nonsense though.
captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Lol so we’ve finally hit the point of an American company trying to knock off a respected Chinese brand.