Puxing FCC acceptance

[kb0npw]

Can anyone put to rest the Puxing controversy? I have turned the net upside down and have visited more message forums than you can shake a stick at, and am still confused as to whether or not the Puxing PX-777+ has part 90 acceptance. I talked to Infinity today, and they told me that their model is accepted, but that Puxing does not sell ANY radios that are considered accepted in the US. This is weird, because when I did a search, I found Puxing on the FCC website with an ID number of UBYQZPUXING02. Infinity's radio has an FCC ID of ULXQZPUXING02. What gives?

The specs are identical on both units, and they look exactly the same. The only difference is, you can buy the Puxing from China for about $90 with shipping, and the Infinity can be purchased here in the US for twice that.

Kenny

[SkipSanders]

Both of those FCC ID numbers are for the PX-777/P-777, the VHF version of this unit. The Id's specify high band only, and that's what the manuals provided for the radios to the FCC show, as well.

The UHF version is the PX-777 Plus/P-777 Plus.

There is no FCC ID in the system for the UHF version, and it is therefore presumed to be NOT certified in any way for Part 90 or any other USA use besides Ham radio. (Assuming it's Part 15 ok'ed)

[kb0npw]

Actually, they make a VHF version and UHF version of the PX-777+.

I have really done some serious digging the past few days, and actually ended up calling the FCC about this issue. I have been informed that the radios are accepted, whether they come from Puxing or Infinity. Infinity is basically importing them, slapping their FCC ID sticker on them, and doubling their money. Now, that's capitalism!

They don't have an accepted UHF version for US use, but I am wanting VHF anyway.

[in99oh03]

If the radio is 150-174 per the FCC ID, how come they are listed as 136-174 on Ebay?

[N_Jay]

Maybe because there are no part 90 frequencies between 136 and 150?

[in99oh03]

Is it safe to say the PX-777 is safe to use in ham and business VHF? It would appear so.

[N_Jay]

Hard to say.

It may still be (technically) illegal to import, since the manufacturer has not applied the label to those units.

It is fine on ham once it is here.

[in99oh03]

I just found a US dealer, in California, that sells them (Argent Data Systems). I am still thinking that the radio isn't still quite legal. For them to sell them, wouldn't they have to be legal for US sale and use?

[N_Jay]

Originally Posted by in99oh03

I just found a US dealer, in California, that sells them (Argent Data Systems). I am still thinking that the radio isn't still quite legal. For them to sell them, wouldn't they have to be legal for US sale and use?

I would think so.
Are they selling them with labels attached?

Are they selling the UHF version also?

[MTS2000des]

Originally Posted by N_Jay

I would think so.
Are they selling them with labels attached?

Are they selling the UHF version also?

for once I agree with N_Jay.

even to mass produce ham gear intended for sale in the US, the receiver must meet part 15 certification, IIRC part 97 allows us to build our own receivers and no certification needed UNLESS we make more than 10, or sell them commercially.

I've never been impressed with any of the Chinese radios. Some hams sing the praises of them, they think they are getting such a good "deal" buying them off Ebay for 60-80 bucks shipped. Those radios sell for 20 bucks all day long on the streets of Hong Kong. The quality of them is so subpar, I wouldn't give one to a high school janitor. The thought of those being used in any public service makes me cringe (even more so than P25 on the fireground...sorry had to say that!)