[WVDXA] 5A7A -- the Untold Story

[Dave Heil]

W8DL at aol.com wrote:
> Clark
>  
> Your response is well thought out.
>  
> I would like to clarify one point that many hams do not understand.  
> Those countries on the FCC list that US hams were forbidden to QSO were 
> on that list because that specific country had requested that US hams 
> not be allowed to contact hams in the requesting country.
>  
> The ban was NOT because the FCC didnt want US hams to contact any other ham.
>  
> 73's  Don W8DL

You're right, of course, Don.  That didn't make it any easier for those 
of us who needed Vietnam or Thailand or the others.  The situation prior 
to U.S. entry into WWII was not the same.

The fact is, most Arab countries with amateur radio licensees prohibit 
amateur radio contact with Israel.  That has been the norm for decades.
I'm not debating the fairness, just pointing out the reality.

73,

Dave K8MN
near but not in Cameron