[Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation

[Peter Lambert]

You should have a copy of your license with you that should be marked with something like "This license accords with the requirements of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administration (CEPT)".  This should be printed on all US licenses.  I'd also carry a copy of the relevant documentation for the countries you're visiting that indicates that they're a signatory to CPET requirement and allow foreign visitors with reciprocal CEPT licensing arrangements just in case you do get quizzed by someone.

Apart from that, if you’re a casual visitor (on holidays or don’t have heaps of stamps for the country you're visiting in your passport) it'll be seen as personal property.

It should go in you packed baggage.  Some places get very funny about radio equipment in carry-on luggage.  It's definite no no in the middle east where you could easily find yourself under interrogation if it's found.

73's Peter VK4JD

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Alexander
Sent: Saturday, 29 August 2015 12:40 PM
To: Tom Morehouse
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation

Hi Tom,

My first reaction is that they won’t charge you anything unless you plan on selling it there, i.e., you’re not importing it.  If it’s your personal property and you’re taking it home with you it’s the same as all the other things you’re bringing with you.

Of greater importance is knowing about licensing agreements and what you need to know to legally operate from Italy.

Others may know better, but that’s my take on it.

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS



> On Aug 28, 2015, at 9:53 PM, Tom Morehouse <k4aen at me.com> wrote:
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> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a consideration of import duties gives me pause.  Does any have knowledge on the legalities?
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> Tom
> K4AEN
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