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Cape Verde: History of amateur radio service

Monday, April 7th, 2008 @ 08:59 UTC

by Paula Góes

Countries:: Cape Verde
Topics:: History, Media
Languages:: Portuguese

Jorge Sousa Brito [pt] remembers the infancy of the amateur radio service in Cape Verde, an activity which he grew up with as his father was the first person to take up the hobby in the country.

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Alun Person

Hello,
I found this site through Google search. I don’t know if this is the right place, but here goes. Sorry my Portugese language is not so good.
I am comming to the Islands, early in 2009. I have a U.K. ‘A’ class, Amateur Radio licence. My callsign is G0TJP. thats; Golf, Zero, Tango Juliet Papa.
I am finding it a little difficult to get any information on current “Ham” activity and licencing regulations and how to apply for a permit to opperate whilst visitng.
I will also be investigating a couple of buisness investments.
Anyone with any advice for me?
Thanks, and as It’s Christmas morning as I write, I will wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful
not forgetting, prosperous, new year
73 Alun Person.

# 2008-12-25 at 10:46 am

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Hans

Hi ,

I’m also visiting the Cabo Verde Islands ( Isl. of Sal) during a week in the summer ….. I’m wondering how I can get a license for D44 ? My Belgian license is ON6ZK.
Can anyone help me out how to get the license ?

Best 73’s

Hans
ON6ZK

# 2009-01-17 at 13:08 pm

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