Doug, You make some very good points, but let's not forget that the proof of FCC approval is not merely a paper label stuck on the radio; there must be a TCB or TA grant published on the OET Web site that lists that specific radio by model number, emission, and frequency range. The FCC is currently investigating the influx from China of cheap portables bearing Puxing, Linton, HYT, and Wouxon brands- some of which have labels that read "FCC TYPE ACCEPTED" but without an FCC ID number, and no basis in fact of receiving a grant. Indeed, some of these radios share the same internals even though the outside cases are different. On the other hand, one particular brand and model may have different internals. I have a Puxing 777 that has a completely different mainboard from a friend's Puxing 777.
We agree that licensed Amateur operators may use these cheap radios on Amateur frequencies without any legal issues. But, the notion that they may be used in Public Safety applications is disquieting. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Bade Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:11 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio What I see is they type accepted a radio that looks like that one but the type acceptance number issued does not necessarily mean the Ebay radios are unless they bear the type acceptance label... There are many models and not all may be approved... However... in any case.. if you are the importer for your own amateur radio use... Emissions are your amateur responsibility...ultimately... as we can "build or modify" whatever we want as long as our emissions are appropriate...re-selling without any type acceptance would seem to be questionable.. My hamfest committee thought about giving them out as hourly prizes... and my caution to them was own use vs distribution are 2 different issues on a non amateur type accepted radio.. If THESE particular one do have part 90 labels.. then using them on amateur ok and is a moot point.. distribution or otherwise.. but if they do not have labels.. using for own use would seem to be the limit.. as selling un-certified radios or even giving them away would seem to be not legal... I would be glad to hear if someone has purchased from one of these dealers and they ARE bearing part 90 labels... then my hamfest committee would be ok.. Doug KD8B On 8/29/2010 11:54 AM, Eric Lemmon wrote: Phil, What FCC identification number did you use to find the Wouxun listing on the FCC site? I tried both the name and the model number, but came up with no listing at all. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of kg6ziu Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:38 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio Terry, I wondered the same question about a year ago and discovered that they are type-accepted. Not that I would allow one on a system that I was in charge of for PS work. I looked on the FCC website and saw that they were... There is nothing saying that they can't be used on a HAM system though. Hope this helps, Phil KK6PE --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "terry dalpoas" <km...@...> <mailto:km...@...> wrote: > > This may be a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway. I saw some dual band portables on eBay, new for about $100, made by Wouxun. I doubt very much they are FCC type accepted. Is it okay to use these on amateur frequencies? Thanks in advance. > > Terry, KM5UQ > . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=104168/grpspId=1705063108/msgId= 103277/stime=1283097296/nc1=1/nc2=2/nc3=3>
