It is true that they are technically illegal in the US because they can transmit on FRS/GMRS frequencies and don't conform to the relevant FCC rules on type-accepted radios, but that hasn't stopped Amazon and an abundance of eBay sellers from pimping them (as well as counterfeit units) harder than ever. The FCC hasn't given any indication of pursuing enforcement action at this time.
Love the Baofeng.
LOL ya Baofeng is discontinued and banned in the US.
Not true actually.
It is true that they are technically illegal in the US because they can transmit on FRS/GMRS frequencies and don't conform to the relevant FCC rules on type-accepted radios, but that hasn't stopped Amazon and an abundance of eBay sellers from pimping them (as well as counterfeit units) harder than ever. The FCC hasn't given any indication of pursuing enforcement action at this time.
What, so Putin takes out America first, the China?
The enemy of my enemy is my friend for a bit.