[Elecraft] Alaska - Cruise

[Bob Nielsen]

On Aug 9, 2006, at 11:23 AM, Craig Rairdin wrote:

> You also need to have an International Amateur Radio Permit. You  
> get it from
> the ARRL. Make sure you allow plenty of time to receive it. They  
> get snippy
> if you ask for it in less than two or three weeks. It costs a few  
> dollars to
> cover postage. You have to send a picture, like for a passport.  
> It's all
> spelled out at http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/io/iarp- 
> app.pdf
>
> I found myself in Vancouver on Field Day weekend and received a  
> warm welcome
> from the local hams when I showed up at midnight Saturday.  
> Unfortunately
> there wasn't a key or paddle in sight, but I did work some 40M  
> phone. Nobody
> asked for my IARP. :-)

An IARP is not required for operation by US amateurs in Canada--there  
is a reciprocal operating agreement which allows operation without  
any paperwork.  The IARP is good for LU, PY, YS, HP, OA, 9Y, CX and  
YV, however.

When operating from a ship in international waters, it is necessary  
to have a license or other operating permission (CEPT, IARP,  
reciprocal license, etc.) from the country in which the ship is  
registered, in addition to permission of the captain.

73 - Bob, N7XY