Q 1. How many non-profit making amateur radio societies, clubs and
associations are there in Hong Kong?
A 1. There are 4 non-profit making amateur radio societies, clubs and
associations that we know of in Hong Kong and they are:-
1. Hong Kong Amateur Radio Transmitting Society (HARTS);
2. Japanese Amateur Radio Overseas Club (JAROC);
3. English Language Amateur Radio Communications Society (ELARCS);
4. And us - Hong Kong Amateur Radio DX Association (HARDXA).
Q 2. How can I contact these various societies?
A 2. The email and postal information where known is indicated below:-
A 3. The National Society in Hong Kong representing the interests of all
radio amateurs is "Hong Kong Amateur Radio Transmitting Society" - HARTS.
Q 4. Who is the International Amateur Radio Union Region 3 representative in
Hong Kong?
A 4. The IARU representative organisation in Hong Kong is "Hong Kong Amateur
Radio Transmitting Society" - HARTS and they appoint an IARU officer for all
dealings with IARU region 3. For more information, you should contact HARTS.
Q 5. Who is the telecommunications authority in Hong Kong which is
responsible for issuance of amateur radio licenses?
A 5. The reponsible Government Department is "Office of The
Telecommunications Authority" - OFTA.
Q 6. How can I contact OFTA about amateur radio licence issuance matters in
Hong Kong?
A 6. OFTA have a website where
information may be downloaded and their office is situated at:
29/F Wu Chung House
213 Queen's Road East
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Q 7. Are licensing exams available and who do I contact?
A 7. Licensing exams are run regularly by OFTA and you should contact OFTA
in respect of examination time table, application forms, fees etc.
Q 8. What classes of amateur radio licence are there in Hong Kong?
A 8. There are currently only two classes of licence the class B licence
which is for VHF/UHF operation only on amateur radio frquencies from 50MHz
upwards and may be applied for upon passing of the Radio Amateurs Exam - RAE
run by OFTA , and then there is the class A licence which allows operation
on all amateur radio frequencies available in Hong Kong on passing the RAE
and an additional 12 word per minute morse code test run by OFTA.
Q 9. How often are the morse code test conducted?
A 9. Our present understanding is that OFTA runs these morse test once a
month, but you should check with OFTA on the exam date and fee payable.
Q 10. Is there a QSL Bureau run in Hong Kong?
A 10. Yes, it is sponsored and run by the National Society - HARTS and is
available for use by members free of charge. Non-members may also use this
facility at a nominal charge, please contact HARTS for more details.
