FT-350 Knock Off...

[jmz]

Does anyone know anything about these?

I'm guessing since Yaesu is not making the radio anymore an Enterprising Chinese company has started making it either with or without the permission of Yaesu...I wonder what the build quality and price will be once they get proper distribution?

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John - KE4HGR

 

[2RT307]

Haven't seen it before, but I think your guess is right on target. I'd like to know more about the rig!

73,
RT307

 

[VA3WPN]

WOW! that is blatant.

 

[wavrider]

iIdid not see a price listed ?

 

[Mudfoot]

U have to email for price.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Everytime I see a knock-off for sale on Alibaba I can't help but think of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

 

[Bernard]

Bonjour,

A ce jour YAESU UK précise dans la documentation commerciale que le FTM350
n'est plus en fabrication et renvoi vers le FTM400.
73s'
Bernard

 

[PD0AC]

Yes, the FTM-350 knock-off....

The radio is build by VGC (Vero Telecom), a biggie in Chinese radio land. When I started to communicate with them they stressed to say that, while the design of the radio mimics the Yaesu, the radio circuitry is of their own hand.

VGC asked me if I would be willing to take a look at the radio before they start to sell it. Couldn't say no to that. Some pics of the actual radio below. The second picture shows the service menu.

After Chinese New Year they will send me the latest review sample.

Hans

 

[Railham]

Looks nice.

 

[Railham]

Would this radio do APRS and the Commercial bands ?

 

[Moleculo]

Would this radio do APRS and the Commercial bands ?

Looks like it. I would like to know more, too.

 

[2RT307]

Anything new on this rig? And when the heck is the Chinese New Year?

73,
Brett

 

[2RT307]

Everytime I see a knock-off for sale on Alibaba I can't help but think of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

Was thinking that when I saw they accept payment via Western Union. :blink:

73,
Brett

 

[mustang_gt_350]

When is the expected release date?

 

[TonyV225]

Ive given up on this one.....