Regulations for Amateur Radio Station Management
(Issued as Decree No. 67 of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China on January 18, 2024, effective from March 1, 2024.)
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Article 1. In order to strengthen the management of amateur radio stations, maintain orderly use of the airwaves, and ensure the normal operation of related radio services, this regulation is formulated in accordance with the "Regulations on Radio Management of the People's Republic of China" and relevant laws and administrative regulations.
Article 2: This regulation applies to the establishment and use of amateur radio stations within the territory of the People's Republic of China, as well as the supervision and management related to them.
In this document, "amateur radio station" refers to one or more transmitters, receivers, or a combination of transmitters and receivers used for amateur business (including satellite amateur business), as well as any associated equipment.
Article 3: Amateur radio stations are only for mutual communication, technical research, and self-training. They must operate within the amateur business frequency range and cannot be used to generate commercial profits.
To address the need for emergency response to unforeseen events, amateur radio stations can communicate with non-amateur radio stations, but the content of the communication should be limited to urgent matters directly related to emergency response.
Amateur radio stations are prohibited from broadcasting or transmitting any signals without prior approval.
Article 4: The national radio management agency is responsible for supervising and managing the establishment and use of amateur radio stations nationwide.
Provincial, autonomous region, and directly-administered city radio management agencies are responsible for supervising and managing the establishment and use of amateur radio stations within their respective administrative areas in accordance with this regulation.
The national radio management agency and the radio management agencies of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities are collectively referred to as radio management agencies.
Article 5: The state encourages and supports scientific research, popularization of knowledge, education, and teaching activities related to amateur radio communication technology.
Chapter 2: License Management
Article 6: The establishment and use of amateur radio stations shall require an application to the relevant radio management authority, and obtaining a license for the amateur radio station.
In the event of an emergency situation that threatens national security, public safety, or personal safety and property, amateur radio stations may be temporarily set up and used without prior approval. However, they must report to the relevant radio management agency within 48 hours, and should be promptly shut down after the emergency has passed.
Article 7: The establishment and operation of amateur radio stations shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Familiar with radio management regulations;
(ii) Possess the necessary operational technical skills and demonstrate these skills through the relevant validation process as outlined in this document.
(iii) The radio transmitting equipment used must have obtained type approval in accordance with the law (the type approval certificate specifies the frequency range, which includes amateur business bands); or, if the self-made, modified, or assembled radio transmitting equipment is not type approved but complies with national standards and national regulations for radio management, and the radio transmitting frequency range is limited to amateur business bands.
Article 8: Minors may operate amateur radio stations that are set up and used within the 30-3000 MHz frequency band, with a maximum transmission power of no more than 25 watts.
Article 9: The establishment of amateur relay stations should comply with the requirements of resource sharing and centralization in terms of their location and layout.
Provincial, autonomous region, and directly-administered city radio management agencies should establish amateur repeater station plans for their respective administrative areas, clearly specifying the location, frequency, technical parameters, and operating and maintenance requirements for setting up, using, and maintaining these stations. These plans should also be made public.
For amateur relay station services that extend beyond the administrative area, coordination should be established with relevant provincial, autonomous region, and municipal radio management agencies.
Article 10: Amateur radio stations with a fixed location must apply to the relevant provincial, autonomous region, or municipal radio management agency in the area where the station is located. Amateur radio stations without a fixed location must apply to the radio management agency in the province, autonomous region, or municipality where the applicant resides.
To operate a shortwave amateur radio station with a power output of 15 watts or more, as well as any other amateur radio stations that involve national sovereignty and security issues, an application must be submitted to the relevant national radio management agency.
Article 10: Individuals operating amateur radio stations shall submit to the relevant regulatory authority the following materials:
(1) Application form (see Appendix 1 for format);
(ii) A copy of proof of identity;
(iii) For the use of wireless radio transmission equipment that has been approved by type, submit photos of the wireless radio transmission equipment containing the type approval code and factory serial number; for the use of self-made, modified, or assembled wireless radio transmission equipment that has not been approved by type, submit a statement indicating that the equipment meets the requirements specified in Article 7(3) of this regulation.
If the applicant is a minor, they must also submit a copy of their legal guardian's identification and documentation explaining the relationship between the applicant and the guardian.
Article 12: Any unit establishing and using a non-commercial amateur radio station shall, in addition to submitting the materials specified in Article 10(1)(a) and (c) of this regulation, also submit copies of its business license and other relevant documents, as well as an explanation from the technical manager of the amateur radio station regarding their employment status within the unit.
Article 13: The relevant regulatory authority shall review the application materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
If the application materials are incomplete or do not comply with legal requirements, the radio management agency must immediately or within 5 working days notify the applicant of all the necessary corrections. If no notification is made within this period, the application will be accepted from the date the materials were received. If the application materials are complete and comply with legal requirements, or if the applicant provides all the required corrections, the application should be accepted, and a confirmation notice should be issued to the applicant.
The radio management agency must make a decision to grant or deny the application within 30 working days from the date of receiving the application. If granted, it will issue a license for the amateur radio station; if denied, it will notify the applicant in writing and explain the reasons.
Article 14: Any amateur radio station that intends to use unlicensed, self-made, modified, or assembled wireless transmission equipment not approved by a model must have the equipment subject to technical inspection by the relevant radio management agency to determine whether it complies with the requirements specified in Article 7(3) of this regulation.
Radio management agencies conduct technical inspections and are not allowed to charge any fees.
Article 15: For amateur radio stations that intend to use frequencies designated as secondary business according to the "Regulations on Radio Frequency Allocation of the People's Republic of China," or those that share a frequency with other amateur radio businesses and are classified as a primary business, the relevant radio management agency shall conduct necessary frequency coordination based on the setting and usage of local amateur radio stations (and related radio frequencies).
Article 16: Before a national radio management agency makes a licensing decision for amateur radio stations operating at frequencies of 15 watts or higher, and for other important amateur radio stations that involve national sovereignty and security, the agency may delegate to the radio management agencies in the province, autonomous region, or municipality where the radio station is located, or where the applicant resides, to conduct on-site verification of the use methods, technical conditions, and installation environments of the amateur radio stations.
Article 17: The relevant regulatory authority may, in accordance with the law, conduct technical inspections and frequency coordination as required, which will not be counted within the review period specified in Article 13(3) of this regulation. However, it must inform the applicant of the necessary time.
Article 18: The regulatory authority for amateur radio must issue a license for an amateur radio station, and simultaneously issue a call sign to the applicant. However, if the applicant has already obtained a call sign for another amateur radio station (other than an amateur repeater or beacon station), the regulatory authority will not issue a new call sign for the amateur radio station.
Article 19: Amateur radio station licenses must specify the station's setup, operator, technical competence category and number, call sign, location/operating area, frequency of use, transmission power, license number, date of issuance, validity period, issuing authority, as well as any special provisions; licenses for amateur repeater stations and amateur beacon stations must also specify operating modes.
A ham radio license can be obtained in either paper or electronic format, and both have equal legal validity. The format is standardized by the national radio management agency.
Article 20: The validity period of a ham radio license shall not exceed 5 years.
If a ham radio operator's license is about to expire, and they wish to continue using their ham radio, they should apply to the relevant radio management agency for a new license at least 30 days before the expiration date.
The regulatory authority should conduct reviews in accordance with the law and make a decision on whether to renew. If renewal is approved, the amateur radio station's license will be replaced; if not, the applicant will be notified in writing, and the reasons for denial will be explained.
Article twenty-one: When changes to the license for a hobby radio station are required, the applicant must apply to the relevant radio management agency for permission to make the changes.
Article 22: Any amateur radio station that ceases operation must promptly apply to the relevant radio management agency for the revocation of its amateur radio license, return the license, and dismantle the amateur radio station and associated equipment, including antennas, within 60 working days from the date of license revocation.
Article 23: Amateur radio stations whose call signs have ceased to be used should be duly cancelled in accordance with the law.
In addition to amateur repeater stations and amateur beacon station call signs, once other amateur radio station call signs are cancelled after one year, the relevant radio management agency can reallocate those call signs.
Before a radio call sign is reallocated, the applicant must again apply to set up and use an amateur radio station. If the regulatory agency approves the issuance of an amateur radio license, it must also issue the applicant's previously canceled radio call sign.
Article 24: If a non-commercial amateur radio station is established in an area exceeding the administrative boundaries of the province, autonomous region, or municipality where the applicant resides, the relevant radio management agency that makes the decision to grant permission shall notify the corresponding provincial, regional, or municipal radio management agencies regarding information such as the issuance of the radio station license and the assignment of a call sign.
Chapter 3: Validation of Operational Technical Skills
Article 25: The technical competence of amateur radio operators is divided into three categories: A, B, and C.
Article 26: Personnel participating in the validation of amateur radio operating technical capabilities, should be familiar with the regulations governing radio management and possess a certain level of amateur radio operating technical capability.
Individuals participating in the verification of amateur radio operating skills should have obtained an amateur radio license for at least 6 months and possess relevant practical experience.
Individuals participating in the verification of amateur radio operating skills for Class C amateur radio stations must have obtained a license for a Class C amateur radio station, covering frequencies below 30 MHz, for at least 18 months, and possess relevant practical experience.
Article 27: The national radio management agency may organize and implement verification of technical competence for amateur radio stations of classes A, B, and C. Provincial, autonomous region, and municipal radio management agencies may also organize and implement verification of technical competence for amateur radio stations of classes A and B.
The database of questions and standards for verifying amateur radio operator technical competence, as well as the standards themselves, are developed and updated by the national radio management agency as needed, and made publicly available.
Article 28: The relevant regulatory agency or its designated organization shall, before conducting verification of amateur radio operators' technical competence, publicly announce the verification time and requirements. It is prohibited to charge fees to individuals participating in the verification process.
Article 29: Individuals who successfully pass the amateur radio operating technical capability verification assessment will receive a certificate of amateur radio operating technical capability verification issued by the relevant regulatory authority.
Certificates can be in paper or electronic format, and both have equal legal validity. The format is standardized by the national radio management agency.
Article 30: Individuals who have obtained a certificate verifying their competence in operating amateur radio stations of Class A can apply to establish and use amateur radio stations that operate within the frequency band of 30-3000 MHz with a maximum transmission power not exceeding 25 watts.
Individuals who have obtained a certificate verifying their competence in operating amateur radio stations of Class B can apply to set up and use amateur radio stations that operate in the frequency band below 30 MHz with a maximum transmission power of less than 15 watts, or in the frequency band above 30 MHz with a maximum transmission power not exceeding 25 watts.
Individuals who have obtained a certificate verifying their competence in operating amateur radio stations of Class C can apply to set up and use amateur radio stations that operate in the frequency band below 30 MHz with a maximum transmission power not exceeding 1,000 watts, or in the frequency band above 30 MHz with a maximum transmission power not exceeding 25 watts.
Chapter 4: Setup and Usage Requirements
Article 31: The establishment and use of amateur radio stations shall comply with the matters and requirements specified in the license for the amateur radio station, as well as relevant regulations regarding national radio management.
Article 32: Amateur radio stations using radio frequencies allocated for secondary business purposes shall not cause harmful interference to legitimate radio stations (stations) using frequencies allocated for primary business purposes, and no protection requirements shall be imposed on harmful interference from legitimate radio stations (stations) using frequencies allocated for primary business purposes.
If interference harmful to other users results from a violation of the provisions in paragraph one, immediate cessation of transmission is required, and operation may only resume after the interference has been eliminated.
Article 33: Entities or individuals using amateur radio stations should regularly maintain these stations, ensuring that their performance indicators meet national standards and relevant regulations regarding the management of amateur radio by the state. This is to avoid causing harmful interference to other radio stations (stations) that are legally established and used.
Article 34: Entities or individuals using amateur radio stations shall comply with relevant national environmental protection regulations and take necessary measures to prevent electromagnetic radiation from radio wave transmission from polluting the environment.
Article 35 stipulates that entities or individuals using amateur radio stations must use clear language, recognized abbreviations and jargon within the amateur radio field, as well as publicly available technical standards and communication protocols, during their communications.
Article 36: Entities or individuals using amateur radio stations shall truthfully record the communication time, frequency, mode, and parties involved in the communications within the amateur radio station's logbook and retain it for at least 2 years.
Article 37: Units or individuals using amateur radio stations should transmit their station's call sign at the beginning and end of each communication, as well as periodically (with intervals not exceeding 10 minutes) during the communication.
Encourage amateur radio stations to automatically transmit their call signs using technical means during periods of communication.
Article 38: Individuals who have not obtained the corresponding amateur radio license or possess the necessary operating skills may, in order to improve their amateur radio operating skills, practice operating on an amateur radio station established by others in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The practical training on transmitting operations should be supervised and guided by the amateur radio station, its user, or their technical personnel on-site; the frequency range and transmission power used should be within the scope defined in the certificate for validating the operating skills of Class B amateur radio stations, and shall not exceed the scope determined by the certificate obtained by the supervising personnel according to law.
Article 39: When operating on a non-commercial amateur radio station established by others, the operator must use the call sign of the operated amateur radio station or the call sign obtained by the actual operator. If using the call sign obtained by the actual operator, the format for transmitting the call sign during the amateur radio station's communication period must comply with relevant domestic and international requirements.
Article 40: Any amateur radio communication competition or other significant amateur radio activity, after obtaining approval from the national radio management agency, can temporarily use other amateur radio call signs that comply with international rules, as approved by the organizing party (leading unit) of the competition (activity).
Article 41: Individuals who have obtained a certificate verifying their competence in operating a Class C amateur radio station and hold an amateur radio license, and who require to use an amateur radio station for special technical experiments or communication activities that exceed the power limits specified in the amateur radio license, may, upon approval from the regulatory authority issuing the amateur radio license, temporarily operate the station under specific conditions such as time, location, and power level.
Article 42 stipulates that amateur radio stations established in accordance with regulations must provide equal services to all amateur radio stations within their coverage area.
Article 43: No unit or individual shall use amateur radio stations for the following activities:
(1) Disseminating or publishing information that violates any laws or regulations prohibiting its dissemination or publication, regardless of the form in which it is disseminated.
(ii) Using the amateur radio station for purposes other than those permitted by this regulation, such as to gain commercial benefits.
(iii) Intentionally interfering with or obstructing the communication of other radio stations.
(iv) Transmitting or receiving amateur radio signals outside of the scope specified on the amateur radio license;
(5) Disseminating, publishing, or using information received unintentionally.
(6) Using a self-assigned amateur radio call sign without authorization.
(7) Altering, selling, leasing, or lending amateur radio licenses;
(8) Providing to foreign organizations or individuals information about domestic radio parameters that relate to national security.
(9) Other activities prohibited by law and administrative regulations.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Radio Order
Article 44: The relevant regulatory authority shall regularly inspect and test amateur radio stations in use. Operators of amateur radio stations shall cooperate with and accept inspections and tests.
Article 45: Amateur radio stations that are lawfully established and operated, but suffer from harmful interference, may file a complaint with the relevant amateur radio management agency or the agency responsible for issuing licenses. If they experience harmful interference from foreign radio stations, they can also file a complaint with the national radio management agency.
The relevant radio management agency should promptly address and resolve complaints, and inform the complainant of the outcome.
Article 46: The regulatory authority for amateur radio can require amateur radio stations that are causing harmful interference to take effective measures to eliminate the interference. If the interference cannot be eliminated, the regulatory authority can order the offending amateur radio station to suspend its transmissions.
Regarding illegal radio transmission activities, the radio management agency can temporarily confiscate radio transmitting equipment or shut down amateur radio stations. If necessary, they can also take technical measures to block transmissions. When illegal and criminal activities are discovered, the radio management agency should promptly report them to the public security organs and cooperate with their investigation and handling.
Chapter Six: Legal Liability
Article 47: Any unauthorized establishment or use of amateur radio stations shall be handled in accordance with Article 70 of the "Regulations on the Management of Radio in the People's Republic of China" by the relevant radio management authorities.
Article 48: Any of the following actions shall be handled by the radio management agency in accordance with Article 72 of the "Radio Management Regulations of the People's Republic of China":
(1) The intentional transmission, dissemination, or use of radio signals outside the scope specified in a privately-held amateur radio license, including information received unintentionally;
(ii) Those who independently assign and use amateur radio station call signs;
(iii) Using amateur radio stations for purposes other than those permitted by the station's license, including broadcasting or transmitting signals without prior approval; failing to maintain proper records or logs of the amateur radio station; and operating amateur radio stations in violation of any requirements specified in the station's license.
Article 49: Any illegal use of amateur radio stations that interferes with the normal operation of licensed radio services shall be handled in accordance with Article 73 of the "Regulations on the Administration of Radio in the People's Republic of China" by the relevant radio management authorities.
Article 50: Any provision of information regarding domestic radio parameters that involves national security to foreign organizations or individuals shall be handled in accordance with Article 75 of the "Regulations on the Management of Radio in the People's Republic of China" by the relevant radio management agency.
Article 50: Any individual who conceals relevant information, provides false materials or makes false commitments in applying for a license to operate or use a ham radio, or obtains a ham radio license through fraudulent means such as bribery, shall be dealt with in accordance with Article 78 and 79 of the "Administrative License Law of the People's Republic of China" by the relevant regulatory authority.
Article 52: Any violation of the provisions of this regulation that constitutes a violation of public order management will be subject to administrative penalties in accordance with the law. If it constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility shall be imposed in accordance with the law.
Article 53: If the regulatory agency for wireless communications, along with its staff, fails to perform their duties in accordance with the "Regulations on Wireless Telegraphy of the People's Republic of China" and this regulation, those responsible leaders and other directly liable personnel will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the law.
Chapter 7: Annex
Article 54: The meanings of the following terms used in this Regulation are as follows:
(1) A hobby repeater station refers to a ham radio station that uses the reception and amplification of amateur radio signals to expand its communication range.
(2) A hobby beacon station refers to a single-transmitter amateur radio station that uses signal transmission to assist in verifying the conditions of radio wave propagation.
Article 55: Amateur radio stations may use amateur business frequencies without obtaining a license for radio frequency usage and are exempt from paying radio frequency occupancy fees.
Article 56: The establishment and use of amateur radio stations for conducting satellite-related business must comply with relevant regulations regarding space radio management.
Article 57: Provincial and Autonomous Region Radio Management Agencies may establish branch offices within their administrative areas, provided that the branch offices exercise supervisory and management responsibilities for radio stations within the scope authorized by the provincial or autonomous region radio management agencies.
Article 58. This regulation shall come into effect on March 1, 2024. The "Regulations for the Management of Amateur Radio Stations" (No. 22 Decree of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), published on November 5, 2012, is also hereby repealed.
Prior to the implementation of this regulation, individuals who have obtained amateur radio licenses in accordance with applicable laws and regulations may use their licenses according to the parameters specified on the license. Prior to the implementation of this regulation, individuals who have obtained a Class B amateur radio operating technical capability verification certificate in accordance with applicable laws and regulations may apply for permission to operate amateur radio stations that operate in the frequency band below 30 MHz with a maximum transmission power not exceeding 100 watts, or operate in the frequency band above 30 MHz with a maximum transmission power not exceeding 25 watts, as stipulated in Article 10 of this regulation.
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