We sell radios that were manufactured for the U.S. market.
Radios sold on classified, auction, and marketplace sites are often non-U.S. models that originate from South America and Asia. These radios are “jailbroken” so that their firmware and serial numbers emulate U.S. models. And their rear labels are reprinted with phony serial numbers, part numbers, and FCC IDs.
- Jailbroken radios are not FCC approved – and illegal to operate in the U.S.
- Jailbroken radios may contain malware; causing security and privacy issues when connected to Bluetooth, WiFi, or a computer for programming.
When buying from Haloid, we guarantee that you will receive an authentic and original U.S. market radio that is malware free and legal to operate in the United States.