Welcome to the Ham Radio Shack of V31MD at

Palmetto Place Guesthouse.

The Shack is available for rent on a daily or weekly basis...

 
 


  • Avoid the cost and hassle of importing equipment.
  • No extra luggage to haul through airports.
  • All set up and ready to go as soon as you arrive.
  • Back-up battery and generator available if needed.
  • Rent the Shack for a day or two and have time to plan other trips such as jungle tours, diving or rent for a week or two, perhaps for your favorite contest.

     
The Shack:
  • Comfortable, stand-alone building with three large screened windows.
  • Ceiling fan, ergonomic operating table and comfortable chair.
  • Full-size couch to relax on or entertain guests.
  • Locate only 100 feet from the guesthouse.
 

     
Shack Interior  

Licensing in Belize...

It is easy to obtain a reciprocal license to operate in Belize. Prior to your arrival, contact the Belize Public Service Commission for application and current fees:

  • Fax: 011 501 222 4939
  • Phone: 011 501 222 4938
  • Email: puctelecom@btl.net

With advance planning, a license can be obtained by mail or it can be picked up upon arrival.

     
Equipment:
  • Kenwood TS850S with narrow SSB and CW filters in the 8 MHz and 455KHz IF's.
  • Armeritron ALS600 watt amplifier.
  • Headset with foot switch, a clear speech speaker, paddle and straight key.
  • RS232 computer output for your laptop.
  • Kenwood TS690 dedicated to the 6 meter band and also as a back-up transceiver.

 

     
HF2V  



Antenna Farm:

  • 5 band Lightning Bold cubical quad on a 10 meter tower.
  • HF2V located 70 feet out in salt water lagoon.
  • HF9V 80 thru 6 meter vertical including WARC bands.
  • On 6 meters, a 4 element wide spaced beam on its own separate rotor
  • All equipment is subject to change and upgrading.

 

     
Rates:
  • The Shack rents for $60 USD/day or $350 USD/week.
  • Rate is $300 USD/week if you are staying at the Guesthouse.
  • Shack is adjacent to Palmetto Place Guesthouse.
  • To book the Shack, contact Robert Fox. thru V31MD QRZ address.
  • Reservations for the Guesthouse are handled exclusively by SAKS at Placencia.

For more information on Palmetto Place Guesthouse....


 



     
Bob, V31MD  



Your Host: Robert (Bob) Fox

Hope to see you soon!

73, Bob - V31MD

           
   
           

Palmetto Place Guesthouse
Placencia, Belize
Telephone: 011-501-523-3425

Your Host: Bob Fox

© Copyright 2005 by Robert Fox