new and clueless

[shayne]

Actually I don't want to operate illegally, Not opposed to it but I really don't . I just would like to have a start in this interesting hobby. Getting licensed in Jp isn't that hard much like in the states even for foreigners. China is the nut to crack true. but no need to visit myamar.

In my mind operating remotely if that is my only option is still me learning and doing something new . Its not compulsory to broadcast to china .

A white paper was released by the gov here saying there are only 19000 operating hams in china and that they would like there to be a lot more. Problem is money as in the people don't have the cash to spend on such an antiquated hobby and if they do there are better things to spend it on like Apple products and starbucks.

In the states is it impossible to buy and set up equipment before you get your first permit ?

Shayne

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

google works for me

Licensing information China BY china licensing application

 

[kd-5-bgt]

Yes you can set up your station in the states before you get your license.I had my first VHF radio before I got my amateur radio ticket.Had alot of fun scanning around the band listening to folks chatting away.Doing that pushed me to get my ticket.

If it were me trying to get a license for a country I was visiting ...it would be a good idea to first get licensed in the country I am a resedent of.( in my case in the U.S.) and then take the time to try to contact the country I am planning to go to and find out what is required on your part.

Alot of the time getting a temp license is fairly easy,just file a handfull of paperwork and in a few weeks you have a call sign that will last for a given period of time.

But other countries it can take a mountain of paperwork and sometimes over a year ...not to mention a good bit of money ...before you are even concidered to get a temp call sign..it all depends on the country I suppose

Then there is remote operations,set up the station where you are a resident of and use the internet to control station...once again make sure of the rules in the country you reside in ( in most cases this would be the easy way to go)

Equipment:

I would have to say keep it simple for more reasons than one. A radio of your choice ,the Kenwood 480 you mentioned would make a nice rig to use ,power supply that will handle the radio ( 100 watt radios will need at least a 20 to 25 amp output supply) an auto tuner such as a LDG and a dipole or off center fed dipole/windom antenna....

I am sure there are other radios/antenna/tuner setups that will work just fine as well....

best of luck getting set up !!

Chris

 

[shayne]

Yes you can set up your station in the states before you get your license.I had my first VHF radio before I got my amateur radio ticket.Had alot of fun scanning around the band listening to folks chatting away.Doing that pushed me to get my ticket.

If it were me trying to get a license for a country I was visiting ...it would be a good idea to first get licensed in the country I am a resedent of.( in my case in the U.S.) and then take the time to try to contact the country I am planning to go to and find out what is required on your part.

Alot of the time getting a temp license is fairly easy,just file a handfull of paperwork and in a few weeks you have a call sign that will last for a given period of time.

But other countries it can take a mountain of paperwork and sometimes over a year ...not to mention a good bit of money ...before you are even concidered to get a temp call sign..it all depends on the country I suppose

Then there is remote operations,set up the station where you are a resident of and use the internet to control station...once again make sure of the rules in the country you reside in ( in most cases this would be the easy way to go)

Equipment:

I would have to say keep it simple for more reasons than one. A radio of your choice ,the Kenwood 480 you mentioned would make a nice rig to use ,power supply that will handle the radio ( 100 watt radios will need at least a 20 to 25 amp output supply) an auto tuner such as a LDG and a dipole or off center fed dipole/windom antenna....

I am sure there are other radios/antenna/tuner setups that will work just fine as well....

best of luck getting set up !!

Chris

Thank you for the on topic answer very helpful and encouraging.

I do have a number for a club in SH but though the phone rings no one is home . I am sure I will contact someone eventually , But for now I will gear up and just listen and read up on procedure and technique. Oh and ask questions.

Thank you

Shayne .