Is Yaesu going out of business?

Is Yaesu going out of business?

Like the Alinco above, Yaesu has announced that they are discontinuing production of the popular Yaesu FT-450D general coverage transceiver due to “parts issues.” It’s worth noting the venerable Yaesu FT-DX1200 recently met the same fate. To be clear: parts obsolescence happens in the best of times.

Is Yaesu made in China?

All of my Yaesus are made in Japan. Yes, but Japan is part of China.

Where is Yaesu manufactured?

The FT-60R is made in Japan. We are an authorized USA Yaesu Dealer — Buying from an authorized dealer in general is the safest route to guarantee you do not get a Chinese clone!

Is alinco still in business?

Alinco, one of the few remaining and independent Japanese manufacturers, is no more. The company itself isn’t bankrupt (it’s not that bad yet), but development and production seems to be a Chinese affair now. Alinco’s latest VHF/UHF models are made by…. AnyTone.

What does Yaesu mean in Japanese?

Yaesu (八重洲) is a district in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan, located north of Ginza, west of Nihonbashi and Kyōbashi, and adjacent to the east side of Tokyo Station. The Yaesu exit of this station, which faces Nihonbashi, is recent and primarily provides access to the Shinkansen platforms.

Where are Yaesu hams made?

It was made in Japan. Don’t confuse the battery “made in China” label with the radio label under the battery. Even if it is made in China, it is made to Yaesu specs, nor CCR specs. I’m sure you will enjoy it for many years to come.

Where are Icom ham radios made?

Icom has its own manufacturing facilities only in Japan. All Icom products are tested to pass rigorous in-house tests as well as environmental tests at our factories in Japan before shipping. Icom radios marked ” Made in China” or made in another country are 100% fake.

Is Kenwood leaving ham radio?

VK4HAT Ham Member QRZ Page Kenwood is not abnormally exiting stage left. They have already left quite a few markets, Australia is one of them. The writing is on the wall for Kenwood and its only a matter of time before they get out of ham radio entirely, but that day is not today.

Is Alinco made in Japan?

Alinco is a Japanese manufacturer of radio equipment, established in 1938 in Osaka, Japan. It has offices and manufacturing facilities in Japan and China.

Where are Alinco products made?

Japan
Alinco, Incorporated. Electronics Division Alinco’s factory in Toyama, Japan is ISO9002/140001 certified.