Welcome to the International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 Homepage. The federation of national associations of radio amateurs from Europe, Africa, Middle East and Northern Asia.
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) is a federation of national associations of certified radio amateurs, representing over 150 countries and separate territories around the world.
The three IARU Regions are organised to broadly mirror the structure of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and its related regional telecommunications organisations. The Regions comprise:
- IARU Region 1: Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Northern Asia
- IARU Region 2: The Americas
- IARU Region 3: Asia-Pacific
The IARU represents the interests of the Amateur Radio Service worldwide to relevant international organisations, promoting the interests of amateur radio and seeking to protect and enhance its spectrum privileges.
Celebration of 90 years with the International Amateur Radio Union
On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the IARU, the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (KARS) will be active with a special event call, 9K90IARU, in the period from 1st of April until the end of the month.