On Thu, 29 Jun 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > That is whyDXCC program states that they require proven permission for > an operation to issue DXCC credit for an operation. Much damage can be > done and sometimes can cause authorities to never allow amateur access > again if folks try to skirt the rules. The Desecheo situation was > obviously poorly handled from all angles. Could the activators have seen > the difficulties to come when all other hams attempting to gain > permission were denied, but they found a way around it? At what point > can we draw the line between what is deceptive, and what is merely a > novel way to sidestep red tape? > > Having been in similar situations before, I can have sympathy for both > sides of the issue. It is not a happy feeling to have spent thousands of > dollars in insurance premiums and permit costs, and untold hours in > negotiating land-use permits, traveling to the notary, telephone calls, > etc. for a DXpedition, only to have the next DXpedition issued a simple > letterhead permission because someone had a buddy somewhere. It happens, > it is infuriating, and a tough decision whether to raise the issue. >
The whole thing could've happened on a very fast track. My understanding of the laws is that you don't need permission to OPERATE from a U.S. possession if you can get permission to GO there. Permission to OPERATE is already assumed. Suppose you worked for a company that did contract work for various government agencies, and suddenly the opportunity to go to a place like KP5 arose through your work via an agency which had the authority to grant you permission to GO there? What would you do in such a case? They may have had only a few hours to make plans and throw together what they needed. What is the F&WS trying to do, anyway? Are they trying to deliberately prohibit AMATEUR RADIO operations there specifically? Why aren't they trying to prohibit drug runners from using the island? I'm sure radio amateurs are more conscientious of the environment than the drug runners. Some inquiring minds want to know. 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [email protected] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
