[UK-CONTEST] US - UK licences

[Ken Eastty]

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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:51:58 +0100
> From: "Darrell G0HVQ" <g0hvq at talktalk.net>
> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] OT - US licenses in UK
> To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
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> Apologies for the off-topic post, but I thought the vast knowledge of this forum may be able to help.
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> A US ham is over here for some time and trying to get a proper UK license/call whilst he's here. Ofcom won't accept his US license and it's looking like his only option is to start at the bottom of the UK licensing structure by attending a beginners course locally, which he's prepared to do, but seems a bit of a waste of time. Like sending a college lecturer back to primary school.
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> Anyone know if this is the norm, or has any precedence been set in the past by any US hams being granted G/M licenses?
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> TIA
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> Darrell G0HVQ
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This just goes to show how little thought was put into the present 
licensing scheme, I can see no reason why anyone should not be able to 
take the exam for the 'full' licence without going through the 
'Foundation' &  'Novice'  nonsense.

73...

Ken

G3LVP