July 27, 2008
What are the restrictions on two-way radios in Egypt?
I am looking to purchase some two-way radios (perhaps the Motorola 5500) to use in survey work when our team will be spread out in the desert. Does anyone know what kind of two-way radios are allowed to be used? Are there restrictions on particular frequencies or signal strengths?
Thanks!
In case this wasn’t clear in my initial question: I am talking about government restrictions/laws, not availability of electronics in Egypt. The radios will be purchased before entering Egypt, so we must know about any legal restrictions ahead of time.
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Comments on What are the restrictions on two-way radios in Egypt? »
The restrictions? That this technology has not yet reached the glorious country of Egypt yet, hahahahaha.
There are of course restrictions. Egypt has always had tough laws that aim at protecting its institutions such as police, army etc.
Two way radios are not banned, but need special permissions from the local authorities, in this case not the police, but the intelligence services. You need a valid reason to apply for a two radio license, not just for tourism business. Petroelum companies for example are allowed to use them and they do apply for a special permit.
Remember, two way radios can detect and listen on police and army frequencies, this is serious business in egypt and u need to be careful.
The best way of handling this is to contact a law firm and ask them to get the necessary permits for you. Getting intouch with the intelligence services is not an easy task and you need a local expert to handle them and surely a valid reason for your application and dont expect to get the permit the next day, such matters are usually time consuming.
Pardon the potato is from Israel
Yes there is restrictions on frequency. You can try to check in the Egyptian embassy specially if the radio will cover a wide range. They will tell you about permissions needed and how to make it.