If you are a licensed HAM and like DX, then you will be comfortably accommodated and have all the facilities to hand. Sit back, watch the sunset, perhaps whilst sipping your favourite drink and chatting away to other Hams around the world..... paradise at your service.

My radio equipment comprise a TS940S, TSD570D,TS520SE, IC706, 2M & 70CM. Ant system is  a 2 element quad on a 30ft tower and covers 10, 12, 15, 18 and 20. A Heathkit SB220 amplifier is on hand for that little extra power, but the terrain lends itself to such a good take off in all directions, especially favouring East/West, it's not essential.There are 2m repeaters on the island and if required mobile operation with the Icom 706 can be good fun for that special /m contact.

6Y5/G0NJZ, Tom came back again this year and  spent another two weeks  soaking up not only the great WX but also the rare DX. To his credit he now has close on 4000 plus QSO's from Jamaica on most of the bands. Also 6Y5/VK2IR Tommy recently completed his island hopping Dxepedition here in the shack whilst indulging in copious amounts of Jamaican Red Stripe beer........he completed 3500 contacts Ausie style.

As an alternative or in addition, you are welcome to bring along your own transceiver(s) and portable antennas, cables, amplifiers etc. Supply is 240/110v 60Hz, with 3.5Kw backup

A temporary license can be obtain prior to arrival. The following is a guide to the application procedure with a sample of the form.Let us have your ideas for improving this site along with any other suggestions for shack improvement.

Requirements for Temporary License:

  Copy of your home license

  Copy of your passport (just the photo page showing passport number etc.)

  Form C (below)

  Covering letter (include reason for application, arrival dates, Location, and asking for the                                                        enclosed list of all equipment to be shown on the license.)

     addressed to:          

                           Mr. Lloyd Matheson

                                        Post & Telegraph Department

                                        Central Sorting Office

                                        South Camp Road

                                        Kingston, Jamaica

Completion of the form should be in capitals or typewritten letters

1.           The name on the form must be the same as the name on the license

2.           If normally domiciled in a country other than that for which citizenship is claimed, a              passport must be produced as proof of citizenship.

3.           If self-employed, state name of company under which trade or profession is carried              on, if other than your own.

4.           A photocopy of the Amateur Radio Station License held must be forwarded with this               application.

5.           If your amateur station is to be operated at any place in Jamaica other than at the              address given for periods exceeding 48 hours, an itinerary of projected locations and              dates must be given

SECOND SCHEDULE

(Regulation 32)

Form C 

THE RADIO AND TELEGRAPH CONTROL ACT, 1972

(Act 20 of 1972) 

APPLICATION FOR ALIEN AMATEUR RADIO STATION PERMIT

1.  Name (1).....................................................................................................

                         SURNAME                                                 GIVEN NAMES

2.  Nationality (2).............................................................................................

3.  Permanent Address in Home Country ............................................................................................................................................

4.  Place of Birth ........................................................................            Date  of  Birth .......................................................................

5.  Present Occupation (3) .......................................................            Name of  Employer ................................................................

                                                                                                                    Address of  Employer ...........................................................

6.  Expected date of arrival in Jamaica ......................................................

Projected date of departure from Jamaica ...............................................

7.  Address while in Jamaica .................................................................................................................................................................

8.  Passport or Travel Document Number .................................................    Place where issued ..................................................

                                                                                                                                Date of issue .............................................................

                                                                                                                                 Date of expiration ....................................................

9.  Amateur Radio Station License Number  (4) ...........................                Date of issue ............................................................

                                                                                                                                 Date of expiration ....................................................

Call Sign ...........................................................

Signature of Applicant................................................         Date ..........................................................

                                                                                                             DAY          MONTH          YEAR

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