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Ethics and Operating Procedures Edition 4 release announcement

We are pleased to announce the official release of the Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur, Fourth Edition. This revision incorporates the latest developments and best practices in the field of amateur radio. We believe these updates are essential to upholding the high standards of amateur radio and ensuring our community remains at the forefront of technological innovation and ethical operating practices.

We also wish to acknowledge the valuable comments and the extensive feedback received from the IARU Member Societies on an earlier draft of this new edition. All input has been carefully reviewed, and the document has been updated as necessary.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the editorial team for their valuable contributions in updating this guide. Their dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to upholding the highest standards of amateur radio have been instrumental in enhancing this important document.

The editorial team:

  • Rafal, EI6LA
  • Ian, GM4AUP
  • Marco, IU2DXF
  • Frode, LA6VQ
  • Ahmad, 9K2DB
  • Silvano Ancelotti (Graphic Designer)

Special Acknowledgment also goes to:

  • Remy, PA0AGF
  • David, VA7DXX
  • David, F4JKS

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and expertise to ensure this document remains the benchmark for amateur radio operations globally.

The Ethics and Operating Procedures web pages and documents can be found through the left-hand menu “On the Air” + “Codes of Conduct” or by the link https://​www​.iaru​-r1​.org/​o​n​-​t​h​e​-​a​i​r​/​e​op/

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Venezuela Earthquake — 25th June 2026 Frequency clearance requested

Following the fatal earthquake in Venezuela on Wednesday at 5:04 PM local time (10:04 PM UTC), local radio amateurs have asked that that all amateur radio colleagues in the Americas and the rest of the world protect the following frequency used by Venezuelan amateur radio operators:

40 m: 7135 kHz.

Domingo L. Hernández Lima, YV5IZE, director of the Venezuelan Radio Club’s National Emergency Network reports that a large part of the capital is without electricity and communication systems are operating on battery power. They were already activating their emergency shortwave (HF) frequency and also using digital frequencies and communication modes.

At the same time, the emergency communications coordinators of amateur radio operators from Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and other countries in the region, as well as members of the Board of Directors of the International Amateur Radio Union Region 2 (IARU R2), remain on standby to provide any assistance that may be needed.

Information received from Carlos Alberto Santamaría González, CO2JC, Emergency Communications Coordinator, IARU R2.

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