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  2. Amateur radio - Wikipedia

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    The amateur radio service (amateur service and amateur-satellite service) is established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through the Radio Regulations. National governments regulate technical and operational characteristics of transmissions and issue individual station licenses with a unique identifying call sign , which must ...

  3. Amateur radio licensing in the United States - Wikipedia

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    FCC amateur radio station license of Al Gross. In the United States, amateur radio licensing is governed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Licenses to operate amateur stations for personal use are granted to individuals of any age once they demonstrate an understanding of both pertinent FCC regulations and knowledge of radio station operation and safety considerations.

  4. 4-metre band - Wikipedia

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    The 4-metre(70 MHz) band is an amateur radio bandwithin the lower part of the very high frequency(VHF) band. As only a few countries within and outside of Europe have allocated the band for amateur radio access, the availability of dedicated commercially manufactured equipment is limited. Most radio amateurs active on the band are interested in ...

  5. History of amateur radio - Wikipedia

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    The history of amateur radio, dates from the dawn of radio communications, with published instructions for building simple wireless sets appearing at the beginning of the twentieth century.[1] Throughout its history, amateur radioenthusiasts have made significant contributions to science, engineering, industry, and social services.

  6. Amateur radio frequency allocations - Wikipedia

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    Radio amateurs may engage in satellite and space craft communications; however, the frequencies allowed for such activities are allocated separately from more general use radio amateur bands. Under the International Telecommunication Union 's rules, all amateur radio operations may only occur within 50 kilometres (31 mi) of the Earth's surface.

  7. List of amateur radio organizations - Wikipedia

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    a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Austria. Bangladesh. Bangladesh Amateur Radio League. National Association of Bangladeshi Radio Amateur. Member society of IARU. Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication. Belarus. Belarusian Federation of Radioamateurs and Radiosportsmen.

  8. Amateur radio satellite - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. An amateur radio satellite is an artificial satellite built and used by amateur radio operators. It forms part of the Amateur-satellite service. [ 1 ] These satellites use amateur radio frequency allocations to facilitate communication between amateur radio stations. Many amateur satellites receive an OSCAR designation, which is an ...

  9. 40-meter band - Wikipedia

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    The 40-meter or 7-MHz band is an amateur radio frequency band, spanning 7.000-7.300 MHz in ITU Region 2, and 7.000-7.200 MHz in Regions 1 & 3. It is allocated to radio amateurs worldwide on a primary basis; however, only 7.000-7.200 MHz is exclusively allocated to amateur radio worldwide. Shortwave broadcasters and land mobile users also have ...