Ham radio exam success in Cuba The FRC report a 96.95% pass rate in the amateur radio exams held in Cuba on December 22, 2018 The exams were taken by 263 people of whom 255 passed. The results show 137 passed Category 3, 60 Category 2 and 58 the highest Category 1 license exam. The FRC website provides a breakdown of exam results by branch and license class https://www.frcuba.cu/filiales-grup...do-examen-ministerial-a-radioaficionados.html http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2018/december/ham-radio-exam-success-in-cuba.htm
I can attest that there are a number of active operators in Cuba, at least on CW. I've worked a bunch of them.
I worked hams from Cuba and many of them had home brewed their transceivers and amplifiers. Now that is Ham radio! I recall talking to a Ham there in Cuba, who told me he made his Ham transceiver mostly from old TV parts. These guys know the theory and I am sure the new Hams had plenty of Elmers! Look forward working the new Hams in Cuba! C U on the bands, NN2X, Tom
I’ve been to Cuba twice in the last 12 months to meet and stay with the hams there as an American ambassador of goodwill and represent the QCWA. To say it was an experience of a lifetime is an understatement. They are very warm, resourceful and clever. I was absolutely astonished at the level of expertise incorporated in home brew equipment! Tremendous pride in mastering individual licensing skills. If you ever have an opportunity, see for yourself.
