[amsat-bb] Re: Hector CO6CBF EL92

[Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)]

Hi Dave!

>  I have a Yaesu FT-51R that I would be happy to give to Hector. Is there a
> Canadian ham that I can ship it to and have them reship to Hector?

Please make sure to get in touch with Hector *before* anything is sent
or taken to Cuba.  It appears that there may be a permit or license that
is required before the radio can be legally imported in Cuba.  See:

http://www.mycubatrip.com/info/customs.htm

The following link (in Spanish) from Cuban Customs:

http://www.aduana.co.cu/envios/noenvios.htm

backs up what is explained in English on the first link.

I'm no lawyer, and no expert on Cuban law or customs regulations, but
let's make sure we don't put Hector in hot water unintentionally.  With
that said, maybe there is a way a radio like this one can get down there
so Hector can have an easier time working the FM birds.

73!





Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/