Hi Dave!
I have a Yaesu FT-51R that I would be happy to give to Hector. Is there a Canadian ham that I can ship it to and have them reship to Hector?
Please make sure to get in touch with Hector *before* anything is sent or taken to Cuba. It appears that there may be a permit or license that is required before the radio can be legally imported in Cuba. See:
http://www.mycubatrip.com/info/customs.htm
The following link (in Spanish) from Cuban Customs:
http://www.aduana.co.cu/envios/noenvios.htm
backs up what is explained in English on the first link.
I'm no lawyer, and no expert on Cuban law or customs regulations, but let's make sure we don't put Hector in hot water unintentionally. With that said, maybe there is a way a radio like this one can get down there so Hector can have an easier time working the FM birds.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/