I understand what you and everyone else are saying, that the device was certified, but is illegally capable of operating outside of its certification. However that's not exactly how the text reads, in fact FCC themselves tell us what devices they are specifically talking about. I will break down the text in the scope and application of the UV-5R specifically, because that's the most common model that appears to be in question in so many forums and videos.
"These radios must be authorized by the FCC prior to being imported, advertised, sold, or operated in the United States."
-The UV-5R is authorized by the FCC as mentioned and referenced above.
"Because these devices must be, but have not been, authorized by the FCC, the devices may not be imported into the United States, retailers may not advertise or sell them, and no one may use them."
-"These devices" are devices that "have not been" certified. The UV-5R has in fact been certified, therefore it can not be one of "these devices" being talked about in this advisory.
"Rather, these devices may only be imported, advertised, sold, or used only if the FCC first has approved them under its equipment authorization process"
-The FCC already gave us their definition of "these devices" and the UV-5R is not one of them. Also the FCC has in fact "first approved" the UV-5R for part 90, as mentioned and referenced above.
Conclusion: According to what the FCC tells us in their text, the CCR's this advisory applies to are ones that have not been authorized and approved by them. The Baofeng UV-5R and several other models have been authorized and approved by them, and those specific models are not subject to the ceased importation, advertising, and use as described in the advisory.
No where in the advisory do they say, "We accidentally certified some radios, and we take it back."
