Baojie BJ-318: Why this HAM radio is junk. Have you tested VHF power output?

Have you purchased one of these radios? Have you tested the VHF power? Let us know in the comments. While UHF is power is "reasonable" (15-18W) on the two BJ-318&we own, VHF power output averages approximately 1/4 power of your average hand held. We only see 1-2W into a dummy load. The radio has MANY problems that might be easy to overlook for a radio under $100, but this one cannot be overlooked. Bad power amplifier? Bad radio frequency amplifier? Regardless, UV5R 8W handheld&we tested reads 600% more power on VHF. Alternatives for budget similar (25W mobile) HAM radios that actually function close to as advertised: TYT8600, AT-779UV, Leixen VV-898