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Shayne are you aware that being licensed in Japan would not give you any licensing privileges in China? You mention traveling around with your radio. Keep in mind that each country will have their own licensing requirements.

I would be reluctant to travel around China carrying transmitting equipment with the governments paranoia and scrutiny.

From the earlier link it looks like the most likely route is to be affiliated with a local radio club. You need to find one and attend a meeting as a personal contact will be a big help.

For just HF operation I would prefer the Kenwood over the Icom. However the Icom also has 2 meters and 432. But since you don't have a license you have no idea if that capability could be used.

You will need at least a 20 amp power supply that can run on the local electrical system. A dipole antenna will let you receive and when licensed transmit on the band that the dipole is tuned for. For frequent moves or operating location you are basically going to be limited in antenna options.

Noticed that you were talking about the 200 watt version of the kenwood 480. That requires twice as much amperage and will complicate your power supply situation. For the small difference in signal between 100 and 200 watt (it doesn't double the signal). I would stick with the 100 watt version of the 480 which also includes the built in antenna tuner.

<blockquote data-quote="6meter" data-source="post: 400538" data-attributes="member: 13066">Shayne are you aware that being licensed in Japan would not give you any licensing privileges in China?&nbsp; You mention traveling around with your radio. Keep in mind that each country will have their own licensing requirements. I would be reluctant to travel around China carrying transmitting equipment with the governments paranoia and scrutiny.&nbsp; From the earlier link it looks like the most likely route is to be affiliated with a local radio club.&nbsp; You need to find one and attend a meeting as a personal contact will be a big help.For just HF operation I would prefer the Kenwood over the Icom. However the Icom also has 2 meters and 432.&nbsp; But since you don&#039;t have a license you have no idea if that capability could be used.You will need at least a 20 amp power supply that can run on the local electrical system.&nbsp; A dipole antenna will let you receive and when licensed transmit on the band that the dipole is tuned for.&nbsp; For frequent moves or operating location you are basically going to be limited in antenna options.Noticed that you were talking about the 200 watt version of the kenwood 480. That requires twice as much amperage and will complicate your power supply situation.&nbsp; For the small difference in signal between 100 and 200 watt (it doesn&#039;t double the signal). I would stick with the 100 watt version of the 480 which also includes the built in antenna tuner.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="6meter, post: 400538, member: 13066"] Shayne are you aware that being licensed in Japan would not give you any licensing privileges in China? You mention traveling around with your radio. Keep in mind that each country will have their own licensing requirements. I would be reluctant to travel around China carrying transmitting equipment with the governments paranoia and scrutiny. From the earlier link it looks like the most likely route is to be affiliated with a local radio club. You need to find one and attend a meeting as a personal contact will be a big help. For just HF operation I would prefer the Kenwood over the Icom. However the Icom also has 2 meters and 432. But since you don't have a license you have no idea if that capability could be used. You will need at least a 20 amp power supply that can run on the local electrical system. A dipole antenna will let you receive and when licensed transmit on the band that the dipole is tuned for. For frequent moves or operating location you are basically going to be limited in antenna options. Noticed that you were talking about the 200 watt version of the kenwood 480. That requires twice as much amperage and will complicate your power supply situation. For the small difference in signal between 100 and 200 watt (it doesn't double the signal). I would stick with the 100 watt version of the 480 which also includes the built in antenna tuner. [/QUOTE]

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