Australia trip

[midnightcaller]

Iam planning a trip to Australia I would like to take my scanner and my ham gear and my metal detector with me

DO I need a permint for the scanner and the ham gear? or will my FCC licenses be enough?
Thanks Midnightcaller

 

[commscanaus]

Hi Midnightcaller,

In Australia we are lucky enough not to have any requirements for permits with regards to scanners here.
With regards to transmitting gear, please see http://www.wia.org.au/discover/visitorinfo/about/

I'm sure the sound of a visitor opening up some of our repeaters here is sure to get you a response!

The only problem you may have is our border security people asking you what the "radios" are for- but bring that license with you and you should be fine. We are not that paranoid here (yet!)

Enjoy your stay- and be warned- compared to the U.S. winter- it's bloody hot here in summer so pack your short sleeves! (We are expecting 95-100 deg F/ 35-40 deg C on Monday here in Melbourne)

Regards, Commscanaus.

 

[grant]

Probably the biggest issue you will have in Australia is that when you step off a kerb you will look the wrong way and almost get skittled. That was the number 1 issue for me in the US.

Grant