Third Party Agreement Countries

[kd-5-bgt]

I was wondering about this the other day and found this third party list at the ARRL site

If this list isnt complete or inaccurate please edit as needed

Third-Party Operating Agreements

 

[W5LZ]

I didn't notice a date on that (didn't look too hard either), but would guess that it's probably not completely up tp date.
If you should happen to have the oportunity to handle any 3rd party traffic, it's a fairly good idea to check. It's also fairly common that if the USA isn't PO'ed at some particular country, it's probably 'okay' to handle from that country. That's huge rule of thumb and NOT always accurate by any means! If in doubt, don't. That's the safest way. If some station can't seem to get traffic passed in a 'net', it's probably for a reason. May not be for a particularly 'good' reason, but...
You are always responsible for your behavior. Using established traffic nets and depending on those nets for guidance is sort of 'normal', but it's still your neck, you know? Taking that 3rd party traffic with the understanding that you will hold it until confirming it's legality is also acceptable. Just be sure that the sending station understands that. And you do have to follow through, you can't just forget it.
- 'Doc

There's almost always a way to do this stuff without cutting your own throat. You do want to be careful though.

 

[kd-5-bgt]

I agree Doc, .... very good points,

That is why I added please edit as needed on my post...

I remember seeing the third party list a few years back and to me personally that link that I posted seems a bit small,but then again one can never tell

Just be sure the country is actually listed before doing any third party stuff ...I am sure the fcc wont take as an excuse