What off base ware local radio regulations would be in force? Wonder if I can get licensed for MARS in New Zealand.
Scott
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On 15/02/2013, at 1:32 PM, COLLEEN ROTH <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> Yes there is. We do still handle messages for ships and for people who want to use phone patches.
> We also serve on bases in other parts of the world.
> Colleen Roth
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Gillen <[log in to unmask]>
> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
> Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:23 pm
> Subject: Re: MARS question
>
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>> Is there any use of having a MARS op outside the U S?
>>
>> Scott
>> N0HOK / ZL1;CHM
>> Auckland New Zealand
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 14/02/2013, at 3:15 PM, John Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Usually if you send a copy, via email is fine, of your mars license or eve=
>> n=20
>>> the email or letter saying you're application was accepted and you can go o=
>> n=20
>>> with trial status, send that to the manufacturers via email is fine and=20=
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>>> they'll usually email you the correct mod pretty fast. That way you don't=20=
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>>> run in to that one wrong mod online that will give you problems. Not t=20=
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>>> usually there is one, but I've heard horror stories in the past. Also for=20=
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>>> future reference, I'm told when you order a new radio, more often than n=
>> a=20
>>> lot of the places, upon seeing your mars license again via email or what=20=
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>>> ever, will do it for you before shipping. Most 2-way radio shops will do i=
>> t=20
>>> as well if you bring the radio and paperwork but the rates aren't worth x=
>> ..=20
>>> Or, there's always someone willing to help you with in the MARS group toodd=
>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 3:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: MARS question
>>> for20
>>> for20
>>>> Albert,
>>>> =20
>>>> The MARS mod on the 590 is to open up a surface mount resistor. I think
>>>> it is R900, but you need to confirm that from a reliable source.
>>>> =20
>>>> While it is considered a "resistor" it actually has zero ohms
>>>> resistance and acts as a jumper. Some guys cut it with an x-acto
>>>> knife, or crush it with needle nose pliers. Others will unsolder one
>>>> end and lift it off the pad so it could be reinstalled later if you
>>>> wanted to restore the radio to ham band only transmit.
>>>> In any event, you will need sighted help on this one.
>>>> =20
>>>> 73, Steve KW3A=20
>>> for20
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