On 26/04/2009 05:04, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:22:10 +0000 (UTC), badmemory
> <badmemory@lostfile.org> wrote:
>
>> I know this has been answered before, but I cannot remember the answer,
>> nor can I find the file, nor does it show up in a cursory search.
>>
>> Are vendors required to supply prospective customers with FCC ID numbers
>> on request for the radios they are selling. If so, can someone point me
>> to the reg or law on this?
>>
>> Thanks much.
>
> Wireless devices (and all electronic contrivances) are required to
> pass Part 15 radiation requirements, before being allowed to be sold
> in the USA. The FCC ID number is to be inscribed on the serial number
> tag of the device. FCC 2.925 and 15.19 covers labeling requirements:
> "...the FCC identifier or the unique identifier, as appropriate,
> must be displayed on the device."
> <http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/rules/part15/PART15_07-10-08.pdf>
> If you're buying a radio that lacks the proper serial number tag and
> FCC ID, it's probably not legal.

I think the OP is more interested in obtaining the FCC ID before
purchasing and whether the Vendor is legally obliged to provide him with
that information if he requests it.

Looking at the 2.295 it would appear that only items covered by 15.101
would have that requirement.
"(4) For a transceiver, the receiver portion of which is subject to
verification pursuant to § 15.101 of this chapter, the FCC Identifier
required for the transmitter portion shall be preceded by the term FCC
ID .

(c) [Reserved]

(d) In order to validate the grant of equipment authorization, the
nameplate or label shall be permanently affixed to the equipment and
shall be readily visible to the purchaser at the time of purchase."

>
> More detail on labeling requirements:
> <http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?id=27980&switch=P>
>
> I've run into difficulties with importers of Chinese commercial radios
> that lack certification. Some have contrived or borrowed ID numbers,
> so it pays to check the number.
> <http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/>
>
>
>
>
My RT2870 USB adapter is so small, approx 30mm, that it doesn't really
comply with the fixed label requirement, but as I live in the UK it
doesn't matter. It has an adhesive label, which keeps dropping off,
attached to the antenna.