Start now. The phone is a nightmare, there. Best bet would be to get someone to go directly and make applicaiton for all.
Used to be 25$ YEARLY. That is if you got your reciprocral licsence this year, then wanted to operate 5 years hence, pay the full amount or be a pirate!
Been there, done that, got the cards.
Be aware that the rules change. A cautious man would visit.
Last I heard, /C6A was copying Dominica's policy. The license was available at customs (presuming prior submisson of docs and $$$ .)
On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 10:09 AM, Glen Zook via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Except the fact that all the Carnival ships are of Bahamian registry and that, under international regulations, one must have a Bahamas reciprocal license to operate aboard the ship. Such a license is available but does cost $25.00.
http://www.waterwayradio.net/intl_operating.htm
Glen, K9STH AMSAT 239 / LM 463 Website: http://k9sth.net
From: Douglas Phelps <dphelps1@ameritech.net>To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8:59 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Ham Radio are permitter on Carnival Cruises
I just read the complete list of prohibited and confiscated items. Under EXCEPTIONS I found the following:
- Ham Radios/Amateur Radio Equipment: Permitted to be used on board.
Looks like we do not even need to ask permission. Terrific!!!!!
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