Well, no HAM dedicated store, but some “Marine Radio” and other “Security Radio” stores that can also import and sell radioamateur stuff.
If you are in HCMC go for this two May Bo Dam and Mecom.
Normally if you bring HAM radio devices in your luggages, no problem at HCMC airport, so it could be interesting to buy a rig abroad (Singapore or Hong Kong, but Singapore flight ticket is cheaper).
I am also used to buy kits and electronic parts abroad. Mail shipping is really efficient and I never paid taxes. I don’t know the policy for commercial equipments… Keep me informed about your choice and experience.
About the HAM licence, I will give you chu Ai e-mail in a private message. It is usually quick to have a licence, around 1 month. If you are here for a short stay, perhaps too late, but for a long stay it is ok.
I think the prefix is 9 for Ha Noi.
I will send you Bac Ai XV2A’s e-mail address in a private message.
73,
Yan – XV4TUJ.
13072011
Anthony Clancy(07:27:31) :
Hi my radio gear which was to go on to another coutry later has been returned to Australia (so I am told…no direct contact) if it was NEW that would be ok but secondhand no way One can only wonder….and the hudred dollars postage back if it ever gets to me again…?? The Vietnam Amateur Radio club didn’t answer my letters asking for translation assistance about Ham Radio……and I had no intentions of transmitting here. Not being able to receive is a minor issue really, what happens to the gear and how the decisions are made without personal contact of proper explanation being given to competent people in the comm’s area is another altogether. Voila.
I am sorry about that. I don’t know by which transport mean you were willing to bring your gear to VN.
Recently, I have not been aware of any HAM having troubles bringing “travel sized” radio gear in hand luggage to Viêt-Nam. At least at HCMC airport.
For big DXpeditions, an introduction letter could be required and Bac Ai de XV2A is always willing to help. Unfortunately, he has been really busy during the lasts weeks and perhaps was not given the time to handle your case.
Bringing things by sea or land could be harder though, immigration and customs there are sometime tough.
73,
Yan – XV4Y.
18122011
Hoang(12:09:30) :
Hello
I lived in Sydney Australia I will be going to VN in march at KS Huu Nghi 2 @ Nguyen Trong Tuyen Road, Saigon just need help with any shop name or shop telephone number that sell amateur radio (may bo dam hf) . Could you please help me by reply into my email Ca Phe Da
Thank you
Best regards
73
Hoang Nguyen
Many shops sell some amateur radio transceivers but choice is limited to low-end (TS-480, IC-718 or so).
They mainly sell marine radios.
This is one “amateur friendly” and easy to find : http://www.maybodam.com/
It is on 876, Điện Biên Phủ, 10th district but not far from 1st district.
MECOM also has some amateur equipment.
If you want more specific equipment, you will have to go to Singapore.
Do keep in mind you need a license to operate radio in VN. CB like service is not allowed.
Good morning,
I am in Ho Chi Minh City for a while.
I wondered if there are any stores who sell amateur radio equipment here.
If so I will buy some and see about getting a licence here.
All the best
Cheers
Gary Crawford VK8GC
from Darwin, Australia
Hi Gary,
Well, no HAM dedicated store, but some “Marine Radio” and other “Security Radio” stores that can also import and sell radioamateur stuff.
If you are in HCMC go for this two May Bo Dam and Mecom.
Normally if you bring HAM radio devices in your luggages, no problem at HCMC airport, so it could be interesting to buy a rig abroad (Singapore or Hong Kong, but Singapore flight ticket is cheaper).
I am also used to buy kits and electronic parts abroad. Mail shipping is really efficient and I never paid taxes. I don’t know the policy for commercial equipments… Keep me informed about your choice and experience.
About the HAM licence, I will give you chu Ai e-mail in a private message. It is usually quick to have a licence, around 1 month. If you are here for a short stay, perhaps too late, but for a long stay it is ok.
73,
Yan – XV4TUJ.
Good morning Viet Nam!!
I am going to work in Hanoi in January 2011 for two years at least.
I would like to apply my Ham radio license, once I get my visa.
Please let me know two things.
1) Which prefix can I get XV7 or 3W7 ?
2) Is the prefix number in Hanoi 7(seven)?
I am filling my application form and I am wondering of proposed call sign.
Thanks and best regards
73 for now.
Ken Mizusaki
JA2LLK also 3D2LL, JR6LL
Hi Ken,
I think the prefix is 9 for Ha Noi.
I will send you Bac Ai XV2A’s e-mail address in a private message.
73,
Yan – XV4TUJ.
Hi my radio gear which was to go on to another coutry later has been returned to Australia (so I am told…no direct contact) if it was NEW that would be ok but secondhand no way One can only wonder….and the hudred dollars postage back if it ever gets to me again…?? The Vietnam Amateur Radio club didn’t answer my letters asking for translation assistance about Ham Radio……and I had no intentions of transmitting here. Not being able to receive is a minor issue really, what happens to the gear and how the decisions are made without personal contact of proper explanation being given to competent people in the comm’s area is another altogether. Voila.
Hi Anthony,
I am sorry about that. I don’t know by which transport mean you were willing to bring your gear to VN.
Recently, I have not been aware of any HAM having troubles bringing “travel sized” radio gear in hand luggage to Viêt-Nam. At least at HCMC airport.
For big DXpeditions, an introduction letter could be required and Bac Ai de XV2A is always willing to help. Unfortunately, he has been really busy during the lasts weeks and perhaps was not given the time to handle your case.
Bringing things by sea or land could be harder though, immigration and customs there are sometime tough.
73,
Yan – XV4Y.
Hello
I lived in Sydney Australia I will be going to VN in march at KS Huu Nghi 2 @ Nguyen Trong Tuyen Road, Saigon just need help with any shop name or shop telephone number that sell amateur radio (may bo dam hf) . Could you please help me by reply into my email Ca Phe Da
Thank you
Best regards
73
Hoang Nguyen
Hi,
Many shops sell some amateur radio transceivers but choice is limited to low-end (TS-480, IC-718 or so).
They mainly sell marine radios.
This is one “amateur friendly” and easy to find :
http://www.maybodam.com/
It is on 876, Điện Biên Phủ, 10th district but not far from 1st district.
MECOM also has some amateur equipment.
If you want more specific equipment, you will have to go to Singapore.
Do keep in mind you need a license to operate radio in VN. CB like service is not allowed.
73,
Yan – XV4Y.