Stealing these days isn't limited to grand larceny or "porch pirates" stealing your Amazon packages off your front door step. There's a lot to be found everywhere.
Take for instance, this item I saw on eBay:
The logo at the bottom of the circuit board material (circled in red) says it was made by the QRPGuys, but the seller is in China! Last time I looked, the QRPGuys were based out of California. I mean, I guess it's possible that someone in China bought a gross of these things and is re-selling them. Or maybe they ARE made in China for the QRPGuys - but I don't think the QRPGuys gave their permission for their logo and name to be used for selling this item by anyone but them. I might be wrong, but something about this doesn't pass the "smell test".
Looks guys, if you have to cheat and clone someone else's ideas and designs, at least have the decency to not use their name and logo!
I checked the QRPGuys website and this item is still available from them for just a few buck more. If you're going to buy one, at least get it from the source!
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
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