Wouxun mobile.....yet?

[n5ims]

According to wouxun.us (Wouxun KG-UVD1P - KG-UV2D - KG-UV6D - KG-UV920R Mobile Transceiver)

.......June 15, 2012 Update......

Wouxun has informed me that the mobile radio will be available in July.

We may not need the british reviews after all but can do our own!

 

[jshg46]

I'm happy to see this is fixing to be released. Now lets hope it has good reviews.

 

[gewecke]

I'm hesitant to take a chance on this thing, someone else is gonna have to be the "guinea pig" for us to hear from! :roll:

73,
n9zas

 

[Paulsan]

They are all overseas companies, except for Ten-Tec which does not make VHF/UHF rigs.

FlexRadio Systems radios are built in the USA aren't they?

 

[jhooten]

I'm hesitant to take a chance on this thing, someone else is gonna have to be the "guinea pig" for us to hear from! :roll:

73,
n9zas

Not to worry, the reservation list on the website is over 10k. There are plenty of people willing to be the test subjects.

Rumors at first were pricing under $200. Now the rumors is closer to $400. For that I will buy the FT8800.

 

[gewecke]

Good choice jerry!

73,
n9zas

 

[N5DRM]

I too will wait a bit to see what others say about it before a purchase is considered. I'm curious as to why they didn't preview it at Dayton? Maybe a marketing thing, not sure. I have three Wouxun HT's, two KG-UVD1P and a KG-UV6D Ver 2. Have had no problems with any so I hope the mobile cost is reasonable and it will stand up to moderate to heavy use as the HT's have.

David

 

[62Truck]

I too will wait a bit to see what others say about it before a purchase is considered. I'm curious as to why they didn't preview it at Dayton? Maybe a marketing thing, not sure. I have three Wouxun HT's, two KG-UVD1P and a KG-UV6D Ver 2. Have had no problems with any so I hope the mobile cost is reasonable and it will stand up to moderate to heavy use as the HT's have.

David

I'm sure Kenwood isn't too thrilled since the Wouxun mobile closely resembles the the TM-V71A

 

[jshg46]

If the price tag is closer to 300-400 dollars Ill pass on it, Yaesu is better quality Im sure for close to that price.

 

[emcomm]

I want one! I

 

[N4KVE]

I too will wait a bit to see what others say about it before a purchase is considered. I'm curious as to why they didn't preview it at Dayton?

You would figure since pictures have been taken of this mobile radio, that prototypes exist. So wouldn't the importer have one sample to show at Dayton where thousands of prospective buyers would be able to see a working model? Wouldn't the importer want to showcase the radio at the largest Hamfest in the USA? Many times the big 3 have shown radios at Hamfests that were not yet approved. What's up with that? GARY N4KVE

 

[gewecke]

You would figure since pictures have been taken of this mobile radio, that prototypes exist. So wouldn't the importer have one sample to show at Dayton where thousands of prospective buyers would be able to see a working model? Wouldn't the importer want to showcase the radio at the largest Hamfest in the USA? Many times the big 3 have shown radios at Hamfests that were not yet approved. What's up with that? GARY N4KVE

I'm not sure simple logic has caught on in that country yet!
Or maybe they're afraid they can't meet the demand in the u.s. who knows?

73,
n9zas

 

[nd5y]

Obviously some of you people have never worked for a manufacturer. There are many things that can delay a product release.
1. It isn't their only product. It could have been pushed to the back burner because of more important projects.
2. Sometimes the lead time for electronic components can be several months. There may be a part that they can't get and they can't find another vendor.
3. They may have to wait in a long line behind other customers to get the FCC certification tests done by the testing lab.
4. They may have to wait in a long line behind other customers for a contract manufacturer to actually produce the radios If Wouxun doesn't have their own factory.
5. Maybe the factory was damaged in a fire, flood or earthquake.
6. It might be a poorly designed POS that won't pass certification or company QA standards and needs to be fixed. See #1.

 

[gewecke]

Oh we understand how the mfg. process works alright, But I'm betting on a explanation closer to #6.

73,
n9zas

 

[KA9QPN]

According to wouxun.us (Wouxun KG-UVD1P - KG-UV2D - KG-UV6D - KG-UV920R Mobile Transceiver)


We may not need the british reviews after all but can do our own!

Suuuurrree, buddy!

 

[KA9QPN]

BTW, still no filing for certification on the FCC OET website. I'm thinking that they won't be going forward without that.

 

[JPSan]

Wouxun Mobile PRICE ANNOUNCED $320 to $330.

Just saw this posted on the much awaited Wouxun mobile radio. Instead of repeating info here is a direct link for the info: Price of New Wouxun Mobile Higher Than Anticipated | AmateurRadio.com

 

[Boatanchor]

I won't be buying one at that price.

 

[krokus]

I wonder if they will change their corporate stance, after the radios do not sell?

 

[N4KVE]

Well this is a surprise. At that price, it's more expensive than some of the big 3. The whole attraction to their radios is while programming from the radio is very difficult, & from the software not much easier, & overlooking the cheap feel, they were CHEAP to buy, & disposable, should they break. People will speak with their wallets. GARY N4KVE