"Walt Davidson" wrote in message
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On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 07:56:06 -0800, "G7TMG"
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Hi!

No ... as a matter of fact I don't think so. I am inclined to
interpret that paragraph as relating to any restrictions on the use of
the equipment .... not anything to do with the qualifications involved
in getting your licence. (But I am not a lawyer!)

At the end of the day, despite all that has been said, the British
licensing authority (OFCOM) has no jurisdiction in the USA. So as
long as the FCC are happy, that's all that matters! If you clear it
with the FCC and they tell you to go ahead, then I wouldn't worry too
much about anything your UK licence might say!

73,
Walt (G3NYY)

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Walt Davidson Email: g3nyy @despammed.com


FYI Walt & Bob,

I emailed the FCC regarding my operating status being a permanent resident
and I've included the `official` reply below.
Does the line "Operator privileges are those authorized by the alien's
government" apply to the UK BR68 chapter 11 (1) (c) condition I wonder???
Also "Reciprocal Operating Arrangements" sounds like they are referring to
the previous reciprocal permit which is no longer available. Is this info
even up-to-date??

This is getting a little crazy, I feel like I'm going around in circles!

I think the best thing would be to just take the US amateur exams, the cw
test and apply for a nice new vanity callsign. LOL.

73's Sholto
G7TMG.
maybe W7/G7TMG or even W7/G7TMG/P





The case you submitted via the FCC website has been resolved. The
resolution details for Case ID [XXXX] are below.
If you have any questions contact us at (877) 480-3201.

Thank You!

Solution Summary : Amateur Radio operation by resident alien
Solution Description : Dear Sholto,

Please refer to the following web site for the Amateur service for
information on Reciprocal Operating Arrangements - Ham operators from other
countries operating in the US.

http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/amateur/

Reciprocal operating authority is valid until the expiration date on the
alien's amateur service license. Reciprocal operation in a place where the
Amateur Radio Service is regulated by the FCC must comply with Part 97 of
the FCC's Rules and the International Telecommunication Union Radio
Regulations. Operator privileges are those authorized by the alien's
government, but do not exceed those of the FCC Amateur Extra Class operator.

Amateur radio operators who will be in the United States for extended
periods of time are encouraged to obtain an FCC-issued amateur service
license grant. Any person, except a representative of a foreign government,
may apply for an FCC amateur service license upon passing the qualifying
examinations. An alien holding an FCC-issued amateur service license grant,
however, is not eligible for reciprocal operating authority. A FCC-issued
license grant, moreover, supersedes reciprocal operating authority.

You may also wish to contact a VEC - Volunteer Examiner Coordinator if
you have additional questions. A list of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators is
found on the Amateur site at the web site above.

Should you have any further questions, or need additional information,
please submit a request through http://esupport.fcc.gov/index.htm or call
the Auctions/ULS Hotline at (877) 480-3201, selecting option 2 after the
main menu recording.

Agent 3816 (jk)
Summary : Amateur Radio operation by resident alien

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