Problems mostly occur, it appears, when an entity lacks written laws that
exactly govern ham radio inside their borders. The obvious problem is "If
there is no official governing body existent to 'license' an operation, how
can any group claim they have authorization?" I ran into this issue in XW
where I was informed there are three official bodies who interact-- or maybe
operate in isolation-- for ham permits. Which to approach? A problem for
DXCC and certainly for the traveling DXer is that the potential DXer can not
discover prior to paying for a trip which body DXCC recognizes, if any.
And, to defend DXCC, things change often in these locations where laws are
not on the books-- meaning no blanket declaration can be made for prior
approval. And, ARRL appears to see itself as a kind of world ham radio
ambassador (and we need that) which must utilize State Department-like care
and judgments so as not to offend any government.
The prudent course appears that the DXer should obtain all papers prior to
traveling, submit those to DXCC, and if approved, then launch the
DXpedition. However, I think DXCC will not act via this reasonable plan.
But, if prior approval is given and if the DXpedition is then conducted in
an irresponsible manner, then the prior approval gets egg on its face.
Looks like we need Job.
73
Charles Harpole
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