Getting a Callsign

Ham Orientation Seminars, a requirement for entrance to the Amateur Exam, are conducted by local clubs often with the assistance of PARA, and details are shown on the PARA Home page a month or so before the seminar dates. Please check the Home page for details of upcoming seminars, or contact the PARA Secretariat at para1932@gmail.com.

Local Licensing Requirements

An Amateur Radio License shall be issued to a person who has passed the appropriate NTC examination. Licenses are effective for up to 3 years. At the age of 60 years, a licensed amateur may avail of the Lifetime License. This is conditional on having had at least 15 years as a licensed Class A amateur prior to the application.

Classes of Amateur License;

• A – Advanced Class (DU or 4F)
• B – General Class (DV)
• C – Technician Class (DW)
• D – Foundation Class (DY)

^NEW! Additional Allocation of Prefixes in the Amateur Radio Service

• A – Advanced Class (4E)
• B – General Class (4I)
• C – Technician Class (4G)
• D – Foundation Class (4H)

Click here to view copy of NTC OFfice Order # 183-12-2016

Authorized Station Power Output

A Class ‘A’ licensee shall be authorized to operate an HF fixed, portable or mobile radio station with an output power not to exceed 1 kilowatt on CW or 2 kilowatts PEP on SSB, and “state of the art” on VHF/UHF fixed, mobile or portable station

A Class ‘B’ licensee shall be authorized to operate an HF fixed radio station with an output power not to exceed 500 watts on CW or 1 kilowatts PEP on SSB, and “state of the art” on VHF/UHF fixed, mobile or portable station.

A Class ‘C’ licensee shall be authorized to operate an HF fixed radio station with an output power not to exceed 100 watts on CW or 200 watts PEP on SSB, and 100 watts on VHF fixed, mobile or portable station.

Frequency Bands Available

The following frequency bands are allocated by the National Telecommunications Commission to the Amateur Radio Service in the Philippines:

1.800 – 2.000 MHz	Primary (note : Non Interference Basis to any Loran system
3.500 – 3.900 MHz	Primary
7.000 – 7.300 MHz	Primary
10.100 – 10.150 MHz	Secondary
14.000 – 14.350 MHz	Primary
18.068 – 18.168 MHz	Primary
21.000 – 21.450 MHz	Primary
24.890 – 24.990 MHz	Primary
28.000 – 29.700 MHz	Primary
50.000 – 54.000 MHz	Primary
144.000 – 146.000 MHz	Primary
430.000 – 440.000 MHz	Secondary (See footnote 652, WARC ’79)
1240.000 – 1300.000 MHz	Secondary
2300.000 – 2450.000 MHz	Secondary
3300.000 – 3500.000 MHz	Secondary
5650.000 – 5850.000 MHz	Secondary
10.000 – 10.500 GHz	Secondary
24.000 – 24.050 GHz	Primary
24.050 – 24.250 GHz	Secondary
47.000 – 47.200 GHz	Primary
75.500 – 76.000 GHz	Primary
76.000 – 81.000 GHz	Secondary
142.000 – 144.000 GHz	Primary
144.000 – 149.000 GHz	Secondary
241.000 – 248.000 GHz	Secondary
248.000 – 250.000 GHz	Primary

Amateur Radio Operator Examination

Every amateur radio operator must thoroughly understand his responsibility to develop the skills that are needed to operate his station properly. The examination to be taken by an amateur radio operator shall determine whether he is qualified for the privileges conveyed by an amateur radio license.

Submission of Application for Radio Amateur Examination is required. This application form must be submitted to the NTC allowing sufficient time for processing before the scheduled examination date. Dates of examinations are available from NTC Regional offices, and in NCR examinations are held every Friday.

An applicant for an amateur license must possess the following general qualifications :-

• Be a citizen of the Philippines or a citizen of another country which provides the same privilege extended to Filipino nationals as far as the examination is concerned.
• Be at least 9 years old for Class D, and 12 years old for C, B and A.
• Be of good moral character
• Be able to transmit and receive messages either in Filipino or any of the Filipino dialects, English, Spanish or Arabic.

The examinations cover the rules, procedures and technical materials that an operator will need in order to operate his station properly. The examination for amateur operators shall cover the following subjects :-

Element I	International Morse Code, currently set at 5wpm receiving and sending (Class A only)
Element II	Rules and Regulations
Element III	Fundamentals of Electronics and Electricity
Element IV	Amateur Radio Practice
Element V	Signals, Frequencies and Emission
Element VI	Circuit Components
Element VII	Operating Procedures
Element VIII	Practical Circuits
Element IX	Antennas and Transmission Lines
Element X	Radio Wave Propagation

The information above is condensed and for guidance only. For further information on amateur frequency allocations and band plans, examinations and seminars, application forms, study aids and reference materials etc, please email the PARA Secretariat, para1932@gmail.com

The information above is condensed and for guidance only. For further information on amateur frequency allocations and band plans, examinations and seminars, application forms, study aids and reference materials etc, please email the PARA Secretariat, para1932@gmail.com

Temporary Permit for Foreign Amateurs

PARA assists members in their licensing paper work. We do encourage you to be a Lifetime Member, which is available at P5,000 or you may opt for a January to December membership of the current year for P500.

Do plan ahead. A lead time of two months is prudent.

You may email the requirements to the PARA Secretariat at the email address below.

Requirements for Temporary Permit:

• Scanned copy of passport clearly showing photo, name and signature
• Three (3) pieces colored 1.77″ x 1.37″ (4.5cm x 3.5cm) passport pictures
• Information Sheet, duly notarized in the Philippines, and filled up License Application Form. The original copies of these forms should be sent to PARA.
• Certification of good moral character issued by your Embassy, or other authority or dignitary such as Police, Priest, Reverend, Minister or Imam
• Scanned copy of valid Amateur License showing name, call sign, date of expiration, and license class. If license is in foreign language, an official translation in English shall be provided.
• Address or exact location of the place of operation in the Philippines.
• Serial numbers, models and frequency ranges of all transceivers for registration under the Temporary Permit.
• Authorization Letter for Mr. Gilbert Galbis (PARA Liaison Officer) to process the Temporary Permit with NTC.

NOTES:

Class A foreign license holders are usually given a 100W power limit on the temporary permit. If you are going to settle down in the Philippines, we encourage you to take the appropriate NTC exam. Plan ahead. A lead time of two months is prudent.

The following are the fees that will be collected (please coordinate with the PARA Secretariat for suggestions on how to send the fees):

1. Filing Fees
   Class A – P 180.00
   Class B – P192.00
   Class C - P204.00
2. Permit to Possess – P60, plus P50 per unit (The Permit to Operate also serves as a Permit to Possess)
3. Notarial Fee (Information Sheet) – P120.00 (Must be notarized in the Philippines)
4. Documentary Stamp – P30.00
5. Folder – 10.00
6. PARA Service Charge – P300.00
7. PARA Endorsement - P 200.00
8. PARA Membership Fee for January to December of the current year – P500.00 or, should you wish, and we do appreciate it, Lifetime Membership Fee of P 5,000.00
9. The temporary permit may be claimed at the PARA office or can be sent via courier, shipping charge shall be for the account of the applicant.

Please ensure that you always obtain a receipt for any transactions with PARA.

We highly encourage you to join an affiliated local radio club of PARA so that you will be exposed to the local customs and traditions of Philippine amateur radio.

For further information, updates on the latest charges, and for sending your requirements, please contact the PARA Secretariat at the Telephone: Cell (+63917) 7955405; Landline (+632) 9680219 or email: para1932@gmail.com.