"Mike" wrote in message
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According to the FCC, the cheap Chinese-made 2-meter and 440 HT's are
illegal. Here's a link:

http://www.w5yi.org/ama_news_article.php?id=266



It is unlawful to sell uncertified/type accepted equipment. It is NOT
unlawful to own or use such gear in a legal manner in the appropriate
amateur frequency allocated band while adhering to FCC rules and regs
regarding RF emissions for that particular band and license class.

Ed, NM2K (I got it back NM5K)