Amateur Radio Association of Lanka

WHY I FOR ARAL???

Having been a Amateur Radio Operator since Nov., 2001, in about two years back I (4S6SSP) was inspired to join as a founder member of the newest Amateur Radio Association of Lanka (ARAL). Thus early 2009 together with a handful of resourceful amateur radio operators, less than ten in numbers ventured into harnessing talent and enthusiasm among us to form our Group to fill in a void in matters concerning amateur radio operators needs and aspirations in our Country. One objective amongst many had been to persuade and get concurrence/sanctions from Authorities to relax restrictions/modify regulations in different categories of up-grading radio operators that existed in 4S Land Licensing, also keeping in line with changes that are taking place in other Countries surging forward in conformity to latest developments in radio/telecommunication advancements Worldwide.

Late 2001 International Controlling Body of Amateur Radio(IARU Administrative Council) had realized that to keep a balance on depleting Amateur Radio operators Worldwide need to be arrested fast. It even did propose/urged Member Countries of IARU to relax certain restrictions in the structure / classifications & grading in Amateur Radio spectrum.

Thus our success story is the emergence of ARAL to take forward in 4S Land aspirations of radio amateurs to enjoy the hobby with least possible restrictions within the frame work of laws of the land and also giving due relevance to the Consultation Paper issued late October, 2004 by the TRCSL authorities. Our Group mission is convincingly recognized by State Authority(TRCSL),also by National Defense/Public Security,Law & Order Authorities within a short period of ARAL launching. The desired changes sought by ARAL have been already granted impartially by the Amateur Radio Controlling body of 4S Land, that are very much appreciated by very many.

4S6SSP