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Baofeng rebrands products to Pofung label in international markets

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w2xq

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Via the ARRL Newsletter yesterday.

"BAOFENG Rebrands to Pofung: Chinese radio manufacturer BAOFENG is rebranding its products under the "Pofung" label in international markets. The company said BAOFENG -- a literal Pinyin translation of the company's Chinese character name -- "may be difficult for a hobbyist across the ocean to pronounce." The company said the new name, Pofung, is easier to pronounce and more customer-friendly, while maintaining the brand's phonetic symbolism. Products for the domestic market in China will retain their current brand name and identity, and the company's web domain, www.baofengradio.com, will remain unchanged. -- Thanks to Amateur Radio Newsline, Baofeng"

Their Web site has a Pofung tab in the menu at the top of the page.
 

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I guess I have a different attitude than a lot of people. This name change is more trouble than it's worth in my opinion. @#$!... I just figured out how to pronounce the @#$ name and now they changed it. Oh well...
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Baofeng radio is worth the money anyway. You can pay few bucks and then expect an Wouxun radio.
I have used Baofeng all the way that they are pretty good.
 
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