Yaesu: Yaesu FT7900R china version by mistake

[plumcrazy13]

I made the mistake and purchased ft7900r from ebay and i think i got the china version.I have few freq programmed and i had to delete few,Now i get error message when scanner memory channels.I can not figure how to delet the error? Any help would be much appreciated.Im in nc near Jacksonville .

 

[AK9R]

What makes you think you got the "China version"?

Is it actually a Yaesu radio? Did it come with a Yaesu USA warranty card? There should be a nameplate on the radio, probably on the back or on the bottom. Does it say "Yaesu" or "Yaesu Musen"? If the answer to any of these questions is "no", I suggest you return it to the seller.

 

[KevinC]

What makes you think you got the "China version"?

Is it actually a Yaesu radio? Did it come with a Yaesu USA warranty card? There should be a nameplate on the radio, probably on the back or on the bottom. Does it say "Yaesu" or "Yaesu Musen"? If the answer to any of these questions is "no", I suggest you return it to the seller.

No idea of course, but my money is on it’s a counterfeit.

 

[MTS2000des]

Yep, guaranteed counterfeit. All of "Yaesu The Radios" higher tier products are Japanese made. More grey market trash on counterfeit products dba Ebay.

The only way to get a genuine Yaesu with a valid 3 year parts/labor warranty is to buy from a legitimate USA dealer like HRO, GigaParts, MTC, etc.

 

[plumcrazy13]

No idea of course, but my money is on it’s a counterfeit.

1st the direction were all cjinse,2nd the function do not match the online manual,then i notice model number on unit says FT-7900R CHN

Yep, guaranteed counterfeit. All of "Yaesu The Radios" higher tier products are Japanese made. More grey market trash on counterfeit products dba Ebay.

The only way to get a genuine Yaesu with a valid 3 year parts/labor warranty is to buy from a legitimate USA dealer like HRO, GigaParts, MTC, etc.

IT SHOWED TO BE US DEALELER,BUT SELLING CHINESE CRAP.wELL NOW TO TRY TO MANUALLY PROGRAM IT.tHANKS

 

[MTS2000des]

IT SHOWED TO BE US DEALELER,BUT SELLING CHINESE CRAP.wELL NOW TO TRY TO MANUALLY PROGRAM IT.tHANKS

They lie. Where did it ship from? Bet it's China.

 

[MTS2000des]

 

[MTS2000des]

 

[MTS2000des]

Typical Chinese friendly fraudulent seller peddling counterfeit radios but FRAUDBAY doesn't care. Maybe because their top security executives were too busy harassing and stalking online critics to bother checking authenticity of their sellers.

 

[AK9R]

As mentioned, legitimate Yaesu amateur radio gear is sold through dealers authorized by Yaesu USA. Among them are Ham Radio Outlet, DX Engineering, GigaParts, MTC Radio, R&L Electronics, etc. Unfortunately, the "Find a Dealer" tool on Yaesu USA's website doesn't simply list all of the authorized dealers. You have to search based on your location which might miss an online dealer.

For the most part, someone selling "Yaesu" radios on Ebay is not an authorized dealer (unless it's a store being operated by one of the authorized dealers). The FT-7900R was discontinued a few years ago. None of the dealers listed above have them in stock which should give a buyer a hint that a "new" one popping up on Ebay might not be a legitimate Yaesu radio.

"FT-7900R CHN" is plainly visible in the photos attached to three of the Ebay listings that I looked at. Note that those listings were from different sellers, but the ads read the same and had the same photos. This is a shell game that rip-off artists on Ebay play--they set up multiple accounts all of which sell the same thing and they aren't sharp enough to make the ads look different.

The watchword for buying from Ebay sellers has always been caveat emptor.

 

[R8000]

But...but...this one has a lifetime warranty! *

*$75.99 is just for the mic.

 

[k6cpo]

"Blinded by the price..."

 

[W8WCA]

Not that it will do any good - but I looked up (all that I saw) the FT7900's that were this fake one and reported them to Ebay
There is a report this item at the bottom of each listing

 

[MTS2000des]

Not that it will do any good - but I looked up (all that I saw) the FT7900's that were this fake one and reported them to Ebay
There is a report this item at the bottom of each listing

Ebay doesn't care. I've reported these and other fraudulent Icom radios, nothing happens. Consequence free USA in effect which is why I call it SCAMBAY. Always buy the SELLER not the ITEM. The O/P should open a case with SCAMBAY and report it as a counterfeit item (which it clearly is), SCAMBAY will most likely have them either return it at SELLER'S FULL EXPENSE, may issue a call tag to collect it, or just offer a refund and tell you to keep the fake turd radio.

 

[robertwbob]

simple suggestion. DEMAND YOUR MONEY BACK. and lesson learned. i buy used radios now n then off fleabay but never a new radio just for the reason of why your radio is bogus.