Meet the $800 Xiegu X6200 Appliance Box Radio This is a QRP radio with an internal battery that will produce 5 watts before a recharge (typically 4 to 5 hours) and touted as PFP (Perfect For POTA). It has a 3.7 out of 5 rating with several complaints like not good for CW ops and non-functioning out of the box. Who would buy this radio? Well likely lots of potential purchasers would. One of its advertised features is small size which is a boon for those who do not suffer from FFS (Fat Finger Syndrome). Yet another is that it is a Direct Sampling SDR which means that you must update the radio frequently to get the latest fixes to the problems that were inherent when shipped from the factory. Hate to say it but you could get an ICOM IC7300 for less money and despite also being an appliance box has a proven track record. I chose this subject and rig for today's spotlight if only to say choose wisely and read the fine print. I have an old car and likely the chewing g...