When I was first licensed back in 2006 one of things that helped pushed me out of the hobby was the high cost of radios. At the time there were only four manufacturers, Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, and Alinco. While the price of radios from these manufacturers remains high, there are now lower priced competitors on the market. One such manufacturer is Wouxun. Does lower price equal lower quality? Let’s take a look.