Gibralter Information. The below information was sent to DXHolida.com by ZB2IB. But sadly, Wilfred, ZB2IB, died in 2002. Visitors should probably now get Gibraltar information from the local radio society. I visited ZB2 in June, helped by ZB2IB, and had a great time operating from the Rock Hotel.
73, Ed, G3SQX
From SK ZB2IB:
GIBRALTAR BEING A VERY SMALL PLACE DOES NOT HAVE MUCH IN LOCATIONS FROM WHICH TO OPERATE, THEREFORE MANY IF NOT ALL OF THE VISITING HAMS EITHER OPERATE MOBILE OR STAY IN AN HOTEL.
THERE IS A PARTICULAR HOTEL CALLED "THE CALETA PALACE" ON THE EAST SIDE, WHICH SEEM TO BE MUCH FAVOURED BY VISITORS FOR HAM OPERATING. GIVEN THIS BOTH STAFF AND MANAGEMENT ARE VERY HELPFUL AND SYMPATHETIC TO THE NEEDS OF THE HAM OPERATOR.
UNFORTUNATELY THE CLUBHOUSE OF G.A.R.S. IS NOT AVAILABLE BY VISITORS.
AS FAR AS THE LICENCE IS CONCERNED, ALTHOUGH GIBRALTAR IS NOT IN "CEPT" YOU WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEMS IN EXCHANGING YOUR USA LICENSE FOR A SLANT ZB2, i.e. ZB2/K2KW. THIS WOULD BE ISSUED TO YOU FREE ON PRESENTATION OF YOUR LICENCE
"to avoid disappointment, make sure its not outdated" AT THE OFFICE
OF THE
WIRELESS OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY,TELECOMMUNICATION
SECTION, EUROPORT GIBRALTAR.
AS TO EQUIPMENT I SUGGEST THAT YOU BRING YOUR OWN. YOU WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH CUSTOMS AT GIBRALTAR.
WITH THIS I SUGGEST THAT BEFORE ARRIVING AT GIBRALTAR YOU CONTACT THE WIRELESS OFFICER AND THUS IF ASKED BY CUSTOMS, YOU CAN PRODUCE E-MAIL, FAX, LETTERS ETC., SHOWING YOUR VISIT AND PERMISSION TO OPERATE IN GIBRALTAR.
WOULD LIKE TO POINT OUT THAT TO DATE NO PROBLEMS HAS ARISEN WITH CUSTOMS.
TO CONTACT THE WIRELESS OFFICER PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING.
E-Mail: telecoms@gibnet.gi
or: telecoms@gibnynex.gi
Their Fax. + 350 72166 or the address given above
Contact the Gibraltar Amateur Radio Society for more information: http://www.gibnet.com/gars/
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