Originally Posted by
Carbon Bootprint
hEMS Driver: I'm pretty sure Baofeng radios are made in China, not that it matters. But why would a preofessional air crew feel compelled to carry one?
Lighten up Francis. The point is that a simple low-tech solution can fix the problem. That radio ($70 in the U.S.) is a lot cheaper than the cost of F-35s, diversion, hotels, crews, etc. etc.
A lot of pilots carry a hand-held backup radio for when the high-tech kit fails.