Jwin JX -m14;
-Picks up all frequencies & has a digital readout;

if it gets stolen , your only out $15 or so,...


In article ,
(Lew) writes:

n 2004 14:25:29 -0800

I'm taking a LEGAL trip to Cuba in a couple of months. I assume I can
get CNN World Service on the hotel's TV, but I would like to carry
along a very portable shortwave receiver to pickup English news
broadcasts when I'm out and about.

I've looked at some reviews, but the tiny, new (and not reviewed -
that I can find) Kaito KA-105 seems like it would fit the bill.

Other suggestions? Stations (frequencies and times) most likely of
use?

Thanks.

What does the cuban government think about short wave radios ?
V
"Diverd4777" wrote in message
...

Jwin JX -m14;
-Picks up all frequencies & has a digital readout;

if it gets stolen , your only out $15 or so,...


In article ,
(Lew) writes:

n 2004 14:25:29 -0800

I'm taking a LEGAL trip to Cuba in a couple of months. I assume I can
get CNN World Service on the hotel's TV, but I would like to carry
along a very portable shortwave receiver to pickup English news
broadcasts when I'm out and about.

I've looked at some reviews, but the tiny, new (and not reviewed -
that I can find) Kaito KA-105 seems like it would fit the bill.

Other suggestions? Stations (frequencies and times) most likely of
use?

Thanks.

In article k.net, "Maximus"
writes:


What does the cuban government think about short wave radios ?
V

- I think they like it;
- Always broadcasting the Wolds Dullest Newscast to The U.S.;
- But if your in Cuba, there's probably less RF, so you can pick up Al Sorts of
stuff
- But from my point of view,

it's a very worthwhile SCUBA diving destination;
( Now if it were only Cheap & Legal...)

"Diverd4777" wrote in message
...
In article k.net,
"Maximus"
writes:


What does the cuban government think about short wave radios ?
V

- I think they like it;
- Always broadcasting the Wolds Dullest Newscast to The U.S.;
- But if your in Cuba, there's probably less RF, so you can pick up Al
Sorts of
stuff

I do not know about present times, but up until a few years ago, tourists
could not bring SW radios into Cuba. The government saw them as possible
subversive hand-ons to local residents, who could then hear the truth.

The cubans love to jam
V "David Eduardo" wrote in message
m...

"Diverd4777" wrote in message
...
In article k.net,
"Maximus"
writes:


What does the cuban government think about short wave radios ?
V

- I think they like it;
- Always broadcasting the Wolds Dullest Newscast to The U.S.;
- But if your in Cuba, there's probably less RF, so you can pick up Al
Sorts of
stuff

I do not know about present times, but up until a few years ago, tourists
could not bring SW radios into Cuba. The government saw them as possible
subversive hand-ons to local residents, who could then hear the truth.

If I was going to Cuba, I would buy
a $100 worth of cheap SW radios and
then give the radios to Cubans during
my visit.

Tom Welch

In article ,
says...
If I was going to Cuba, I would buy
a $100 worth of cheap SW radios and
then give the radios to Cubans during
my visit.

Which is exactly why the Cuban government gets paranoid about shortwave
radios. You can probably slide through with one small radio, but if
they catch you with a whole bunch of them it's pretty obvious what you
plan to do with them, and they'll all get confiscated...!

--

-- //Steve//

Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS
Fountain Valley, CA
Email:

FO&A,

QUESTION: Anyone Know "IF" It Is Legal ?
For a Cuban 'citizen' to Listen to Foreign Shortwave Radio Broadcasts ?
? Or, is this a 'considered' Counter-Revolutionary Activity ?


FWIW: A "Item" for 'personal use' usually is not Restricted:

Translation: One "Each" Only for Personal Use [.] Things like
a Camera, Video Camera, AM/FM/SW Radio, Tape Recorder, Bible
and a Bottle of Booze.

NOTE: Bring in any one item in multiple numbers; and you may
be suspected for commercial activity. You will be asked for
an Export Document from your 'country of origin' to the host
country. This usually results in "All-but-One" Item being
confiscated. (Until the Proper Paper Work is Completed.)


jm2cw ~ RHF
..
..
= = = Steve Silverwood
= = = wrote in message et...
In article ,
says...
If I was going to Cuba, I would buy
a $100 worth of cheap SW radios and
then give the radios to Cubans during
my visit.

Which is exactly why the Cuban government gets paranoid about shortwave
radios. You can probably slide through with one small radio, but if
they catch you with a whole bunch of them it's pretty obvious what you
plan to do with them, and they'll all get confiscated...!

..

"David Eduardo" wrote in message om...
"Diverd4777" wrote in message
...
In article k.net,
"Maximus"
writes:


What does the cuban government think about short wave radios ?
V

- I think they like it;
- Always broadcasting the Wolds Dullest Newscast to The U.S.;
- But if your in Cuba, there's probably less RF, so you can pick up Al
Sorts of
stuff

I do not know about present times, but up until a few years ago, tourists
could not bring SW radios into Cuba. The government saw them as possible
subversive hand-ons to local residents, who could then hear the truth.

Plus, Cuba operates a number station that transmits to the USA nightly.

In article ,
RedOctober90 wrote:
"David Eduardo" wrote in message
om...
"Diverd4777" wrote in message
...
In article k.net,
"Maximus"
writes:


What does the cuban government think about short wave radios ?
V

- I think they like it;
- Always broadcasting the Wolds Dullest Newscast to The U.S.;
- But if your in Cuba, there's probably less RF, so you can pick up Al
Sorts of
stuff

I do not know about present times, but up until a few years ago, tourists
could not bring SW radios into Cuba. The government saw them as possible
subversive hand-ons to local residents, who could then hear the truth.

Plus, Cuba operates a number station that transmits to the USA nightly.


Donating the radio to someone as you leave is a nice idea,
but don't be insulted if they decline.

Check with your State Dept (or whatever it's called in your country)
for restriction about bringing things into Cuba.

--
Al Dykes
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