I am an Amateur Radio Operator (HAM) in the US and I want to get a permit for Mexico. Maybe in the past 3 to 9 months there was an article in the
Chubasco magazine on a number of Vags who where in the Baja (Boats) helping to license Mexicans as Ham operators. I would like to talk to one of them
so I can get a permit to operate in Mexico this winter. Thanks for your help. Richard…. KI4WHC…. Amateur Extragnukid - 9-18-2008 at 01:21 PM
There are tests given by some of the Yachties here in La Paz and permits issued.Johannes - 9-18-2008 at 02:29 PM
The process is described on the website
<http://www.qsl.net/oh2mcn/xe.htm>
Intro: You can get a visitor's license in Mexico if you follow the instructions given in the application forms. It should now be easy and streight
forward. The comment from WD9EWK, Patrick, "This is not an easy, or inexpensive, process" is still relevant today.
PTT (from appl form):
CoFeTel
Area de Aficionados
Av. Telecomunicaciones s/n
Col. Leyes de Reforma
09310 México, D.F.
Phone: +52 (5) 691-7185
Fax: +52 (5) 691-7601
Paperwork needed:
* Application for the permit. There are 2 forms available from CoFeTel, form AFIEXT01 and full text as *.pdf from here for non-USA amateurs, and form
AFIEXT02 and *full text as *.pdf from here for USA amateurs. (The *.pdf open OK with Adobe Acrobat.) From what I have been told, one of these
forms must be used - the logo must appear in the upper-left corner of the first page. Translated versions of these forms are generally not
acceptable, according to CoFeTel. (Some CoFeTel offices may be flexible and accept the English translation without the Logo.)
* Two photocopies of your amateur license
* Two photocopies of your FMT or other Mexican immigration document (or photocopy of the relevant passport page, if something indicating the length of
time you are allowed in Mexico is stamped in there)
* Two photocopies of your passport's identification page, or - if you do not have a passport - two photocopies of your birth certificate (these do not
have to be certified copies of your birth certificate)
* Letter of invitation from a Mexican amateur (not required for USA amateurs, may not be required of amateurs from other countries, but listed as a
requirement on the AFIEXT01 form)
The best way to get a license:
Follow the instructions given on the pages of WD9EWK Patrick or on this site (updated 10 March 2003)
[and there is another one by N9VIU]
Price: about 82 USD
Special calls:
How long before you can operate? one day ... 60 days
License restrictions:
Customs:
Useful local contacts: see below and above
Places to operate from:
Notes:
"Patrick E. STODDARD" < wd9ewk@amsat.org >
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hook - 9-18-2008 at 02:30 PM
Send a U2u message to Jack Swords here.
Also check out this site. There's a link at the bottom about getting a reciprocal license.
I'm just an amateur technician so I have no first hand knowledge.
[Edited on 9-18-2008 by Hook]Jack Swords - 9-18-2008 at 03:40 PM
Richard...we get our permit yearly down in La Paz. Years ago we had to get a letter of reference from the local radio club, not needed any more.
Even though Mexico has signed a reciprocal agreement with the US, you still must apply for, pay for, and do a paperwork dance for the permit, which is
only as good as the duration of your FMT (tourist permit...usually 6 months). The cost goes up every year, now just under $100 USD. Interestingly,
Canada allows US licensed hams to just operate, as Mexican and Canadian hams can do when they come to the US. We take copies of our license,
passports, FMT to the offices of SCT in La Paz, they take what they need, we pay the fee at a bank. Now we can add the Mexican prefix to our call.
We use PACTOR on our sailboat for e-mail, do phone patches, check into the many HAM nets covering cruising weather in Mexico and operate the digital
modes (including HAM satellites) regularly from Mexico.. I do know that the permit licensing dance varies (as do all things in Mexico) depending on
where you obtain the permit. QRZ.com shows you in Palos Verdes, CA and you can do this in Tijuana. I do believe La Paz is easier from others'
comments. Patrick, WD9ewk, as mentioned has good information. Just keep a sense of humor!! Also, there is no reason you cannot check into the
several Baja HAM nets on SSB from your QTH and ask for current info and suggestions.
Jack Swords, N1IY, in La Paz: XE2N1IYPaulina - 9-18-2008 at 04:35 PM
It also shows up if you check Today's Posts.David K - 9-18-2008 at 04:36 PM
That is an odd place to post a question about Ham license... I am sure it would be better in the Q & A forum...?David K - 9-18-2008 at 04:43 PM
Goldminer10, welcome to Nomad! Hang on for the ride of a lifetime!
Seriously, there are many forums on Nomad and try and use the best one to post in. You must have been looking on the Suggestions forum when you
clicked New Post... then later came to the General Baja Discussion forum (where most stuff goes it seems) thinking that is where you posted your
question...?
As Paulina said, click on 'Today's Posts' at the top of each Nomad page and see a board with ALL Baja forums with any activity from the past 48 hours
listed...
If you see something wrong that you want Doug (the forum creator) to move or ? then click on the Report button next to the text area.
You can edit or delete your own posts as well, with the edit button...
We are here to help or at least comment!Goldminer10 - 9-18-2008 at 04:49 PM
Thanks everyone Richardelgatoloco - 9-18-2008 at 05:30 PM
All those in favor of a ham radio forum raise your hand. Goldminer10 - 9-18-2008 at 06:43 PM
My hands Are UpBaja-Brit - 9-19-2008 at 06:02 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by elgatoloco
All those in favor of a ham radio forum raise your hand.
*raises hand*
Callsign: M0CMF
I have just added "The Ham Shack" to my forum.
73
[Edited on 19-9-2008 by Baja-Brit]Martyman - 9-19-2008 at 09:12 AM
