The realities of a North Korean amateur radio activation…. by N6PSE

In late February, 2015, Polish Dxer Dom, 3Z9DX announced to the world that he had obtained written permission to operate from Pyongyang, North Korea (DPRK) and would be making a return visit in December or January to operate on SSB for five days with 100 watts and a vertical antenna.

Months later, Dom is asking for donations to help fund the purchase of a radio that will have to be left behind with all other gear once his operation concludes.

As much as I hope that Dom achieves success and is able to “open the door” for further amateur radio activity from North Korea, I feel that an approved operation is unlikely……

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