Íslenskir Radíóamatörar Explained

Íslenskir Radíóamatörar
Icelandic Radio Amateurs
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Abbreviation:ÍRA
Formation:August 14, 1946
Type:Non-profit organization
Purpose:Advocacy, Education
Location:Reykjavík, Iceland
Region Served:Iceland
Language:Icelandic
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Jón Þóroddur Jónsson, TF3JA
Affiliations:International Amateur Radio Union
Website:http://www.ira.is/

The Íslenskir Radíóamatörar, ÍRA, in English, Icelandic Radio Amateurs is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Iceland. Key membership benefits of the IRA include the sponsorship of amateur radio operating awards and radio contests, and a QSL bureau for those members who regularly communicate with amateur radio operators in other countries. IRA represents the interests of Icelandic amateur radio operators before Icelandic and international telecommunications regulatory authorities. IRA publishes a monthly membership magazine called CQ TF.[1] IRA is the national member society representing Iceland in the International Amateur Radio Union.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Íslenskir Radíóamatörar (2008). "About ÍRA". Retrieved Aug. 24, 2017.
  2. International Amateur Radio Union (2008). "Member Societies". Retrieved Aug. 1, 2008.