On 1/3/2015 6:19 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
I know that many fellow amateurs head for the Caribbean nations for this
purpose. That would work, as would somewhere in the South Pacific.
Anyone have any suggestions, based on past experiences?
Criteria are:
-- somewhere that English is the primary language, or is spoken widely
Auburn CA. Not near the Caribbean but English is the primary language.
-- possibly a country with reciprocal-operating privileges for a US
licensee
Don't need reciprocal privileges.
-- easy to get there via commercial airlines
Yes, or via I5 or SR99, or more scenic routes [SR49?]
-- no hassles with customs, coming or going, with amateur gear
Amateur gear is welcome by local customs officials, of which there are none.
-- ease of getting a license/callsign for that country, if not reciprocal
Your's works
-- good accommodations (villa for rent for a week or so); turnkey ham
station on premises is a plus so that we don't have to take much
equipment; hotel with room for a simple antenna
We'll rent you our place.
-- nearby restaurants, although cooking facilities would be helpful
We have a kitchen, 3 BR, 2 BA, a deck, and 5 acres. I host the
neighborhood wireless on the tower, our Wi-Fi is free and we get the
backhaul speed.
We've ruled out the following:
-- Hawaii - probably the easiest option, but is nuts with tourists
during the holidays.
Depends on where you plant yourself.
-- Mexico - difficult to get a license without knowing whom to bribe -
been there before and don't like it
I didn't have a real problem, but it resembled Saigon in the mid 60's
and kind of shut it off for me.
-- The XYL looked into Belize, but I'd worry about drugs/crime anywhere
in Central America. Costa Rica, perhaps?
Been to CR once, on a cruise stop, not sure I'd go back. Alligators in
the river were cool however.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
You asked, and thank you for appreciating them.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
- www.cqp.org
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