Traveling outside US with NA model equipment

[C138NC]

So as far as I am aware, for us in the states we have our set of bands as on the other side of the pond they have theirs, is it like an even and odd thing?

Let’s say I wanted to go to korea “south of course” would traveling with my radio be permitted or leave it at home? The only thing I could ever do with it is communicate back home using WiFi “wave on cloud” and not use it in regular radio mode (XPR7550E)

Asking for future references so I don’t land at any foreign airport and have my radio confiscated.

 

[TampaTyron]

Unless you know for sure it is ok, I would expect it to be very much not ok. Several countries in North Africa and Middle East that I have been to consider radios to be suspicious activity precursors. TT

 

[Markinsac]

I'd recommend using a computer or cell phone on Wi-Fi - those are more accepted in other countries. Even one accidental transmission on a radio frequency could open you to criminal issues in that country.

 

[SteveSimpkin]

You might want to double check but I believe even scanner receivers are illegal in South Korea, let alone transmitting radios.

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[jaspence]

A few years ago we traveled to the British Isles. At that time a technician class license did not meet their entry level license, and you were not allowed to transmit. When I traveled to Guatemala, I contacted their equivalent of the ARRL and a simple form was required and I could transmit legally in the 2 meter and 440 band. In four trips to Guatemala, I was only questioned once, and a letter they had sent me immediately cleared up all questions.

 

[phillmobile]

i just bought a nx-700 from the usa and when i comes i will load e firmware on it.

 

[WB9YBM]

So as far as I am aware, for us in the states we have our set of bands as on the other side of the pond they have theirs, is it like an even and odd thing?

Let’s say I wanted to go to korea “south of course” would traveling with my radio be permitted or leave it at home? The only thing I could ever do with it is communicate back home using WiFi “wave on cloud” and not use it in regular radio mode (XPR7550E)

Asking for future references so I don’t land at any foreign airport and have my radio confiscated.

State-side, maybe someone like the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) might have some inputs or at least be able to point you in the right direction. Or maybe Korea's consulate (they've probably got a state-side branch somewhere).

 

[ko6jw_2]

ARRL has all the information on reciprocal licensing. Some European countries like Ireland allow you to operate with your US license and a print out that you can get on line. Japan has reciprocal licensing, but it takes about six+ weeks to accomplish. Because of language issues I don't bother anymore. Took a radio to Ireland and didn't ever get on the air.

As has been said, getting caught with a radio in some countries is bad news.

As for the bands outside the US 2 meters is often 144-146 and 70cm is 430-440. Ham radio is very popular in Japan, but don't buy radios unless you are sure they include US band coverage. No repeaters on 2 meters in Japan - only 440. No 220 elsewhere. No 220 in
Tokyo radio stores. No Chinese radios either.