Mexican /\/\ radios...

Post by **Code3Response** » Thu Dec 27, 2001 8:42 pm

OK, heres the deal:

Going down to Mexico for a week (Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallerta) and what do some things with radios. So, here goes some questions:

1.If I go down there and use some // radios to communicate, since there is no FCC or anything like that, I cant get busted, right?

2. I really want to buy some radios while down there as I bet I can get them for cheap. When I bring them back here, am I gonna have problems with the RSS being in Spanish? If I load an english codeplug in there will it work fine?

3. Anyone know of any places or ideas of where to get them?

Thanks alot, all help is appreciated, and still looking for a Saber 3 UHF.

wazzzzzzzzup · Post by **wazzzzzzzzup** » Thu Dec 27, 2001 8:50 pm

i talked to a guy that lived north of mexico city and he says that the pro series is very popular there, that is the non us equavelent of the ht750/1250 series. i think that series takes a different version of software than the ht750/1250 cps. i dont think you will have a problem using software, as the menu of my ht1250 allows me to change from english to spanish or french, so whatever pro series radio you find, should be switchable to english in the menu screens.(that is if menu has been enabled in the software and the language change option has also been selected).

Post by **Code3Response** » Thu Dec 27, 2001 9:08 pm

wazzzzzzup.... Do you have that guy's email addy? Id like to get in contact with him and ask him about some contacts. Anyone else have ideas? Thanks!

Tom in D.C. · Post by **Tom in D.C.** » Fri Dec 28, 2001 6:20 am

Regarding Slolightbar's comment #1 about there being "No FCC or anything like it" in Mexico, lots of luck if that's the way you think the rest of the world operates.

All countries, without exception, guard their postal and telecommunications authorities very jealously. In the USA we have an easy time of it with the FCC when compared to other countries. To assume that Mexico has nothing like a US FCC is not realistic.

Go ahead. Operate all you want. Maybe get caught. Then find out what Mexican justice is all about. Maybe we'll hear from you and then again maybe you'll just drop out of sight forever.

And, if you get back okay, remember that Motorola doesn't support many radios in the USA that they sell in foreign markets. We see almost as many sad stories on that subject here as we do about trying to run DOS RSS on high-speed Pentiums.

Tom, W2NJS
...in D.C.

phrawg · Post by **phrawg** » Fri Dec 28, 2001 8:38 am

JUst a bit of insight. If you think you are going to get a bargain in Mexico, you are in for a surprise. They are begging for radios there from us. There are many small
systems there simplex that cover a small areas some legal and some illegal acording to Mexico law. There are a lot of folks that come up to houston here to buy all of the used radio the market has. and as Tom was saying. Dont *&^# with the Mexican laws.
They have single use keys to their cells.
It gets you in then seems to self distrtuct.
Take a VACATION, enjoy it, don,t take a chance playing radio "woo-woo" on someone elses turf (just my 3 cents advice), Phrawg

raymond345 · Post by **raymond345** » Fri Dec 28, 2001 3:35 pm

Hi there from Canada
Yes I found the same when travelling,
the islands like Jamaica etc and Mexico,
used radios cost very dear to buy. If u take radios with u then you can have a trip paid for.Selling is greater.

Cowthief · Post by **Cowthief** » Sat Dec 29, 2001 4:19 pm

Hello.

Department of Transportation and Communications is the name of the FCC equal in mexico.
I have delt with persons who have operated in Mexican "airspace" without permit, at the time, the government allows the "holding" of property, including the vehicle, for such infractions.
Note: firearms are prohibited, if caught, you WILL face the pen, this I can promise.

Mexico is a very pretty country, very friendly people.

Thank You.

Monty · Post by **Monty** » Sat Dec 29, 2001 5:02 pm

Hi:

Here are the Facts regarding Communications
in MEXICO.

1. Unless you have a License to operate, your
radios are subject to being confiscated by
either the Local Mexican Police ( which sometimes are worse than the federalies ) or the Federalalies themself.

Certain events like the BAJA 500 many times
are not hassled, but the " Radio Relay " operation does have Permits that allow them
to communicate with drivers.

After the event is over, you better have a
good story for having any Two-Way while in Mexico.

When / If your radio is confiscated, it probably will be installed into another Mexicans Car, and if you give them any trouble, they will install you into one
of their local jails.

Unless you look very suspicious, you should not have much trouble if you decide to operate a two-way radio in MEXICO, but getting a " Real " License to operate from the Department of Communications is for all
practical purposes ( Impossible & Expensive )

Also, Radios being sold in Mexico use Software Licensed for that Country, and
you may have a hassle getting RSS for it.

Additionally, if you " Buy " a radio in Mexico, and if ( and CDM/Pro Series will ) need some service in their history, you will have to " Export " the radio to Mexico to hav
it covered under warrantee.

And the same applies to US radio being used
in MEXICO, only worse.

Motorola here in the US, WILL NOT under
circumstances repairradios designed for Export Products when used / or sent to them in the US.

Hate to be the Bad Guy, but I hate to see
persons toss good monies away.

Monty

Post by **Code3Response** » Sun Dec 30, 2001 6:17 pm

Hey Monty... sorry I wasnt able to talk to you... anyway... I am on board my cruise ship now on my way to mexico... and Ill see about the radios. I would have liked to hook up with you - maybe on the way back? I stayed on Ash street, down by Harbor. Anyway, talk to you guys later, and Ill see if I get any radios while in MX!