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P4 LICENSE

Applying for a P4- reciprocal is easy.  You need to apply for a license at least TWO MONTHS in advance. Just follow these steps:

bulletDownload the application form  and fax it to Direktie Telecommunicatie Zaken (DTZ) at +297-582-5307.  
bulletYou can follow up on the status of your license by fax (+297-582-5307), or phone (+297-582-6069
bulletNew address for DTZ: Caya Betico Croes 149 (across Magic FM).  Directions below*
bulletBusiness hours: 8-5 pm Monday- Friday.

FEES  **new**

There has been a price increase as per January 1, 2004 on all ham licenses for both local and visiting operators.  On May 1, 2005, parts of the licensing fees were lowered.

All license fees must be paid at a local bank.

bulletThe reciprocal license fee is AFL. 108 (about $61). (Previous rate: AFL.158 = US$90)
bulletAdditional contest P40-call (AFL50=$28).  Not available without reciprocal.
bulletIf you are bringing your own gear, you can expect a station inspection.  As per the new law, they now charge for inspections (AFL100 = US$56.)  When renting a contest station, this can be waved if the station owner had a recent inspection.

Note:  To date, Aruba is not a member of CITEL or CEPT, and thus there are no automatic reciprocals.  Also, third party traffic is not permitted.

P4- PREFIXES

The DTZ has been streamlining what prefixes are issued and they can be categorized as follows:

bulletP41's - special calls for residents (valid for max. 1 month)
bulletP43's - calls for Aruba Residents (renewable every year)
bulletP49's - calls for visitors that have passed the P4 exam (renewable every year)
bulletP40's - special contest calls (valid for max. 1 month)
bullet/P4 - portable P4 (valid for 1 year)

Note:  The license fee includes the government stamps, telecom tax, and the new handling fee (Jan, 04).  If you receive your invoice by mail or fax, pay your license fee at a local bank before arriving at the DTZ.  The DTZ does not accept any payments at the counter; only a local bank receipt is valid as proof of payment. 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO DTZ

The direction will start at the airport.  There is a bank at the airport where you can pay your license fee.  CMB bank is open until 3.45 pm, but has an outside counter open until 4:45 pm weekdays, and until noon on Saturdays.

From the airport: 

At the airport traffic lights, cross the street.  The road will end in front of Codemsa Hardware store (big orange building) and turn left.  At the traffic circle, take the second right (thus crossing the circle) until you reach the traffic lights.  Continue straight through the lights, and The DTZ will be the third building on your right.  It's a building painted green . 

or ... From the airport:

At the airport traffic lights, turn left. When you reach the traffic circle, take the second right.  The street name is Vondellaan, and drive until the first first traffic light down the road.  If you still need a bank, Banco di Caribe* is the 3 story- building on the left at the first traffic lights.  Else continue to the second lights and turn left.  The DTZ will be immediately on the right (green building).

*Banco di Caribe is open until 4pm (Mon-Fri).

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This page was last updated: 16-Oct-04
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