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peterzapfella

peterzapfella

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Australian looking for information about Philippines

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About me

Australian

Lives in Ormoc, Leyte

Speaks English Learning Visyan

Registration: 30 January 2022

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peterzapfella replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

peterzapfella

Hello. My name is Peter. I am a Western Australian. I currently live in my home town Mandurah, which is about one hour south of the capital city Perth. The Philippines is only around 8 hours flying time from here via either SG, KL or HK. I have ... Read More

peterzapfella replied to a thread
3 years ago
moonunit0103

Any °µÍø½ûÇø HAM Radio Operators? by moonunit0103

Hi, Am interested in HAM radio. How steep is the learning curve? Back in VA along the coast, I have several boats with marine VHF radios, both fixed mount and handhelds for emergency communications, but if things went lights out here in the ...

peterzapfella

WOW! I can see why the Philippines is soo frustrating for you. You have done the hard yards. I have heard from others that equipment is hard to find in the Philippines as no retail outlets exists, particularly for HF equipment. Depending your QTH I ... Read More

peterzapfella replied to a thread
3 years ago
moonunit0103

Any °µÍø½ûÇø HAM Radio Operators? by moonunit0103

Hi, Am interested in HAM radio. How steep is the learning curve? Back in VA along the coast, I have several boats with marine VHF radios, both fixed mount and handhelds for emergency communications, but if things went lights out here in the ...

peterzapfella

If you are still in the USA you could study for and sit ham exams there. Then before going to the Philippines contact PARA for a reciprocal license. You must declare your rigs to customs and get an apparatus license as you would have for your Marine ... Read More

peterzapfella replied to a thread
3 years ago
moonunit0103

Any °µÍø½ûÇø HAM Radio Operators? by moonunit0103

Hi, Am interested in HAM radio. How steep is the learning curve? Back in VA along the coast, I have several boats with marine VHF radios, both fixed mount and handhelds for emergency communications, but if things went lights out here in the ...

peterzapfella

More information at https://www.para.org.ph/ Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) Read More

peterzapfella replied to a thread
3 years ago
moonunit0103

Any °µÍø½ûÇø HAM Radio Operators? by moonunit0103

Hi, Am interested in HAM radio. How steep is the learning curve? Back in VA along the coast, I have several boats with marine VHF radios, both fixed mount and handhelds for emergency communications, but if things went lights out here in the ...

peterzapfella

Hello. My name is Peter. I am from Mandurah Western Australia. My ham call sign is VK6 PBS. I am moving to Ormoc, Leyte to live. The entry level 'Foundation' License is easy as piss, but it limits you in the Philippines to 2 meters (VHF) ... Read More