MFA Quito 11/Nov/97 ECUADOR Transmission Modes: Logged Frequencies: No reported HF operations. Reported Frequencies: Country Profile: Capital is Quito, with 21 provinces (provincias, singular provincia); Azuay, Bolivar, Canar, Carchi, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, El Oro, Esmeraldas, Galapagos, Guayas, Imbabura, Loja, Los Rios, Manabi, Morona-Santiago, Napo, Pastaza, Pichincha, Sucumbios, Tungurahua, Zamora-Chinchipe note: a new province, Orellana, was reported to have been formed in 1998. Forces include Army (Ejercito Ecuatoriano), Navy (Armada Ecuatoriana, includes Marines), Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana), and National Police. Web Address: http://www.mmrree.gov.ec/ Notes on Operation: Language: Reported Callsigns/Selcals for Stations: Dictionary: Sample Message Formats: ========================================================================== Example 1: ==========================================================================