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Re:Radio users reminded not to use radios in crimes by jjhale on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @12:24PM (#25835881)
Baofeng's website has a banner suggesting a surge in demand.

> Due to overwhelming demand, we are not able to process any additional orders at this time

https://baofengtech.com/

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Re:Radio users reminded not to use radios in crimes by kevin_thibedeau on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @12:45PM (#25836206)
It'll be interesting to see if the CBP finally flexes its muscle and seizes them.
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Re:Radio users reminded not to use radios in crimes by mikestew on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @01:41PM (#25836927)
Why would the CBP seize radios that are perfectly legal to sell? That wouldn't be "flexing", that would be "over-reach".
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Re:Radio users reminded not to use radios in crimes by Aloha on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @07:20PM (#25840929)
They're not legal in the US, in the way they're sold usually, they claim to be Part 90, and they're not
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Re:Radio users reminded not to use radios in crimes by jimktrains2 on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @09:19PM (#25841814)
For more information https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2018/08/13/baofeng-uv-5r-radio...
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