"Michael" wrote...
I am planning a trip into the Caribbean. My question is: If I have
been given a clearance from a non-radar facility. Because the
facility does not have radar they do not give me a transponder code.
What should I squawk? The same question applies to coming into a
radar-controlled environment from a non-radar environment like
approaching San Juan from Bermuda. Again, what should I squawk prior
to receiving a transponder code from San Juan? I was thinking that
the answer would be 1200 but the AIM says that 1200 is for VFR traffic
in the United States. Should you know the answer, I would also like
to know from where I can find the answer.

In a non-radar environment over international waters, 2000 is the default squawk
for IFR traffic. I don't know if it extends to VFR as well. Generally, though,
the ATC controller who provides flight following should tell you what to squawk
when radar service is terminated. If he says "Squawk VFR," then squawk 1200.
If he doesn't give you a code, ask.

Back in the 70s when I flew VFR over Puerto Rico and the USVI, we squawked 1200
when we had no other assigned squawk.

If you're approaching Sweden, maybe 7000
(http://aip.lfv.se/7AIC-Sverige/A8-03.pdf, page 11, bottom)

Also, look at the International Flight Information Manual at
http://www2.faa.gov/ats/aat/ifim/index.htm. At
http://www2.faa.gov/ats/aat/ifim/ifim0110.htm, at the bottom, they reference
ICAO Document 7030-Flight Rules, Flight Plans, ATC Clearances, Transponder
Operation, Communications and Reporting Procedures. You might have to buy it to
read it, though ($55 at http://www.ariane-info.com/icao-e.htm).