Puxing PX-888


Type	Portable Amateur VHF/UHF Transceiver
Frequency range	RX 136-174 MHz (VHF Lo version) 245-246 MHz (VHF Hi version) 400-470 MHz (UHF version) TX 136-174 MHz (VHF Lo version) 245-246 MHz (VHF Hi version) 400-470 MHz (UHF version)
Frequency stability	±2.5 ppm
Tuning steps	5 / 10 / 6.25 / 12.5 and 25 kHz
Receive modes	RX N-FM / W-FM TX N-FM / W-FM
Filters
Receiver system
IF-frequencies
Sensitivity	＜0.2µV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity	25 or 12.5 kHz
Image rejection	≥60dB
Aerial	50Ω, SMA
RF-output	Hi: 4 to 5W, Low: 0.5 to 1W
Audio output
Memories	128 channels in 1 banks
Power requirements	7.2 V DC or internal Li-ion battery
Current drain	RX TX
Dimensions	55 × 100 × 32 mm (2.17 × 3.94 × 1.26 in) not including antenna
Weight	220 gr (7.8 oz) including battery
Manufactured	200x - 20xx China
Features	Two lines alphanumeric dot matrix LCD Double channels watch CTCSS / DCS DTMF/2 tone/MSK ANI 1750 Hz tone 10-digit keyboard PC programmable Keypad lock Time-out Timer Reverse frequency function (shift) Scrambler Simplex or Semi-duplex Operate Mode
Remarks	The PX-888 comes in 3 versions with the only difference being the frequency range. Receiver sensitivity is very good with 0.2µV or better. The PX-888 can be used for both amateur and commercial applications. The programmable channel shift allows for easy communication with repeaters and makes mariphone use possible.

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Reviews

Cheap portable fun

elmer	Jul 8th 2009, 10:50	Build quality
Purchased: EUR 60.00 (New) in 2009		Features
Time owned: 0 - 3 months		User friendliness
		Value for money

I have the VHF version, which has a frequency range from 136 to 174 MHz. I ordered it from an Asian online store and got it in the mail about 10 days later. Total cost was about 60 euros.
Sensitivity of these rigs is known to be good and I can only confirm this. It is at least as good, and maybe even better as my Uniden UBC3500XLT scanner, which cost 3 times as much.

I ordered a PC cable (RS-232) with my PX-888 and the package comes with a CD with drivers for all current portable devices. I installed the software on my Windows 7 computer and all works perfectly. Usability of the software is not great, but it does the job well enough. I've programmed my local repeaters and some mariphone channels. With 1750Hz tone and DCS you should be able to use just about every repeater currently in use. I live about 50km from my 2m repeater, and I'm able to push it open most of the time. In the garden I do have to find a spot without too much trees in the way. I can live with that.

One more thing, to activate alpha tags, hold down the MENU key while switching on the unit. That should have been in the manual...