peterzapfella
Australian looking for information about Philippines
Forum posts
5
Contacts
3
About me
Australian
Lives in Ormoc, Leyte
Speaks English Learning Visyan
Registration: 30 January 2022
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines
I have visited the Philippines no less than 15 time pre Covid. I am building a house near Ormoc and a lot of land in Cebu city.
I have a strong presence online and clients across teh world.
The people.
Barking dogs and roosters 24/7. thats why my new place is out of town and I hope out of ear shot of those sounds.
Philippines
Australia
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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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
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
Any Expat 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 ...
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
Any Expat 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 ...
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
Any Expat 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 ...
More information at https://www.para.org.ph/ Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) Read More
Any Expat 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 ...
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