Information for visiting Radio Amateurs
1. Visitors with a valid Amateur Radio license from CEPT countries
(A) A Radio Amateur from a CEPT country who has a licence that equals the requirements of the CEPT license
as is layed out in ECC Recommendation T/R 61-01 does not need to have a special license issued by the Icelandic
government if he/she comes to Iceland for a short visit. As long as the visitors license in his home country does not
run out, the person can operate for a period of up to 3 months. Should the period of stay exceed 3 months, the licensee
can apply for an Icelandic license with an Icelandic callsign. In such a case, his home country needs to have ratified ECC
Recommendation T/R 61-02. A special application form needs to be used and there is a fee.
(B) If the radio amateur holds a valid novice license and comes from a CEPT country, his country needs to have ratified
ECC/REC 05-06 in order for the licensee in question to be able to operate in Iceland.
2. Visitors with a valid Amateur Radio license from countries which have implemented the T/R 61-01
(A) Radio Amateurs with a valid license from any of the following countries can operate in Iceland if the license in question equals
the requirements of the CEPT license. The Radio Amateur needs to be sure that his/her license meets the standard of equivalence
as is set out in Annex IV of "ECC Recommendation T/R 61-01".
Australia.
Canada.
Israel.
Netherlands Antilles (i.e. Bonaire, Curacao, St. Eustatius, Saba and St. Maarten).
New Zealand.
Peru.
South Africa.
United States.
(B) If the radio amateur comes from one of the countries mentioned above and holds a valid "novice license" (or equivalent), his country needs to have ratified ECC/REC 05-06 in order for the licensee in question to be able to operate in Iceland. In the case of The United States, this license is "General class license".
3. Visitors with a valid Amateur Radio license from other countries.
Radio Amateurs with a valid license from a country that has neither adopted the CEPT Agreement or with which there is nor
a reciprocal agreement, need to obtain a special permit from the authorities to operate in Iceland. To be able to obtain a special
permit from the authorities, the licensee needs to demonstrate that his/her license fulfills the minimum requirements deemed
satisfactory by the Icelandic PTA. Applicants should allow ample time for the processing of requests of this nature and follow
these steps:
- Fill out the relevant application forms from the Post and Telecom Administration.
- Include an unequivocal confirmation of the validity and class of your licence together with power and bands allowed.
- A copy of your licence and licensing conditions certified by a notary public (clear copies).
- A statement by your licensing authority.
- A statement by your national IARU society.
Kindly return your application to the PTA with the stipulated licensing fee, as instructed by the authority.
4. Importing Amateur Radio equipment to Iceland
Customs should not be a problem. However, if there is as problem, you can ask the customs officer to contact Mr. Hordur R.
Hardarson at the Icelandic PTA. Please note that the ECC Recommendation T/R 61-01 does not cover custom regulations
with regard to Amateur Radio equipment in any way.
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