Topband: Fw: Panama news

[ike]

Topbanders & others!

 The following is a portion of a new item which
 may be of interest if you travel to Panama!
 73 & GL
 Ike, K8IP, ex-KZ5IP
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> > From: Panama News <pmanews@panama.c-com.net>
> > To: Recipient list suppressed
> > Subject: The Panama News v5#20, RP business briefs
> > Date: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 11:25 AM
> > 
> 
> > Amateur radio regs change
> > The Ministry of Government and Justice has issued a decree that
modifies
> > the licensing system for amateur radio operators. Formerly, any
foreigner
> > with an amateur radio operator's license in another country could use
> that
> > license to get a temporary permit while visiting Panama. Now that
> > recognition will only be given to citizens of countries that
reciprocally
> > give Panamanian amateur radio operators similar privileges. The new
> system
> > will establish a three-tier amateur license system, including a
> > non-renewable one-year beginners' permit and intermediate and master
> level
> > licenses that are good for four years. The new regulations also create
a
> > national board to oversee the amateur airwaves. 

(Good Luck)

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