"Alun Palmer" wrote in message
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PS: I held both G8VUK (from passing the RAE) and G0VUK (obtained under the
reciprocal agreement), but they have both lapsed. I intend to get G8VUK
re-issued to me, but I am wondering whether to wait until the CEPT merge
Class 1 and Class 2 (probably in September, as you say). I don't want to
be G0VUK, particularly. I want to operate in Spain and in the Republic of
Ireland with my FT-817 at some point (the UK as well, but obviously that's
no problem).


don't hold your breath on Spain. We've got a holiday home there and they have
some very odd rules. e.g. no foreigners allowed on 6m even if they have a
reciprocal, plus all the usual queuing at one office which is only open on
Tuesday between 10 and 12:30. Then being told you need another piece of paper
from the police station in another town etc etc etc. Biggest problem I have
right now is our house didn't have an address !!! (which is quite common). It
has one now - roughly translated as "Plot B outside town" Still love the culture
though, quite charming really.

Sure you'll be able to get G8 but law says you cannot hold two licences of the
same class so you'll have to lose the G0. Although you can pass it on to a
living relative - son, daughter, wife? Or will it to anyone after you die.