International Amateur Radio Union
Region 1
Working for the future of amateur radio
How to become a radio amateur
Amateur radio is regulated by international convention. This means that you can’t simply construct or buy a piece of amateur radio equipment and use it. You need a licence from your national telecommunications regulator. You will be able to obtain a licence when you have shown the necessary level of technical understanding of radio communications and, in some countries, satisfied some other requirements.
Most countries have a national amateur radio society, and for more information on the requirements in YOUR country, please contact your national society. A list of national societies is available here
Once you have your licence, you can construct or buy your equipment, and operate it.
Amateur radio has many facets – click here for more details