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Radio Amateur’s Code

As an amateur radio operator, I recognize my obligations:

To the public, which trusts its safety to my skill and judgment in time of emergency;

To my fellow amateurs, who depend upon me to follow established good operating practice;

To the members of the Philippine Amateur Radio Association, who constantly are striving for greater achievements and general over-all improvement in radio communication;

To the beginners, who look up to me to exercise my best judgment and leadership;

To the National Telecommunications Commission, in behalf of the government, which entrusts to me, in the conduct of my operation, moral and social responsibilities;

To discharge these obligations, I will at all times observe the highest standard of amateurism. I will never knowingly use the air for my own amusement in such a way that it will lessen the pleasure of others;

I will be slow and patient in sending when requested, give friendly advise and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance and cooperation to the broadcast listener;

Radio is my hobby, I will never allow it to interfere with any of the duties I owe to my home, my job, or school, or my community;

I will continue to keep abreast of communication development so that my operating practice, which largely depend on such knowledge, may be of the higher order;

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I will obey the radio laws and regulations, and the procedures and policies of the association;

I will keep my station ready for the service of my country and my community;

My deportment, both on the air and off, reflects my respect for my association and fellow members, and it shall be such as to bring credit to both;

I pledge adherence to these principles for the advancement of amateur radio, and to further the dignity of my hobby, SO HELP ME GOD.

Amateur Radio

A radio communication service for the purpose of self training, intercommunication, and technical investigation carried out by duly licensed persons interested in radio techniques solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest.

Five fundamental purposes:

1. serving the public

2. advancing the radio art

3. advancing skills

4. training operators

5. enhancing international goodwill

Amateur

Amateur is coined from the Latin word “amatore” which means “for the love of.” Thus, the hobby amateur radio is called as such because it is for the love of radio.