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Industrial and Information Technology Departments at all levels above the municipal level:
To strengthen the management of amateur radio repeaters and promote the orderly development of amateur radio activities in our province, ensuring the normal operation of related radio services, in accordance with the "Regulations on Radio Management of the People's Republic of China," the "Regulations on Frequency Allocation for Radio (No. 62 Decree of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology)," the "Administrative Measures for Amateur Radio Stations" (No. 67 Decree of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), as well as relevant laws and administrative regulations, in combination with the actual situation in our province, my department organized the compilation of the "Management Regulations for Guangdong Province Amateur Radio Repeaters" (Draft), which is now being issued to you. Please organize relevant associations and enthusiasts to study and discuss it, and submit your opinions to my department before July 15th.
Thank you for your strong support.
Attachment: 《广东省业余无线电中继台管理办法》（征求意见稿）
Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province
June 28, 2024
Regulations for the Management of Amateur Radio Repeaters in Guangdong Province
(Draft for public comment)
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Article 1: To strengthen the management of amateur radio repeaters (hereinafter referred to as "amateur repeaters"), promote the orderly development of amateur radio activities in our province, and ensure the normal operation of related radio services, in accordance with the "Regulations on the Management of Radio in the People's Republic of China," the "Regulations on the Allocation of Radio Frequencies in the People's Republic of China" (Decree No. 62 of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), the "Administrative Measures for Amateur Radio Stations" (Decree No. 67 of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), as well as relevant laws and administrative regulations, and taking into account the actual situation in our province, this regulation is hereby established.
Article 2: This regulation applies to the establishment, use, and management of amateur radio repeaters within Guangdong Province.
Article 3: For the purposes of this regulation, an amateur repeater refers to an amateur radio station that uses the reception and amplification/retransmission of amateur radio signals to expand its communication range.
Article 4: The establishment of amateur repeater stations should comply with the requirements of resource sharing and centralization in terms of site layout. Amateur repeater stations established in accordance with the law must provide equal services to amateur radio stations within their coverage area.
Chapter 2: Setting up a Ham Radio Repeater
Article 5: Amateur repeater stations must obtain a callsign assigned by the relevant radio regulatory authority. The prefix for amateur repeater station callsigns in this province is BR7. The frequencies used must comply with the provisions of this regulation.
The validity of a ham radio repeater license is no more than 1 year. If you need to continue using a ham radio repeater after your license expires, you should apply for an extension of the ham radio repeater license with the regulatory authority that issued the original permit at least one month before it expires.
Article Six: The establishment and use of amateur repeater stations shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Familiar with radio management regulations;
(ii) Possess the necessary operational technical skills, verified through appropriate assessments; have at least two amateur repeater management personnel, who must be familiar with relevant regulations for radio management and possess the operational technical capabilities to set up and use Class B or C amateur radio stations. Individuals applying to set up an amateur repeater station must
The applicant should be a member of the amateur radio community.
(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 7: When setting up and using a ham radio repeater, the operator must submit the following materials to the relevant radio management agency:
(1) Application form;
(ii) When an organization sets up and uses a ham radio repeater, it must submit copies of its business license and other relevant documents, as well as a statement from the technical manager of the amateur radio station confirming that the staff member is employed by the organization; when an individual sets up and uses a ham radio repeater, they must provide a copy of their identification.
(iii) For the use of radio transmitting equipment that has been approved by type and obtained in accordance with the law, submit photos of the radio transmitting equipment containing the type approval code and factory serial number, etc. For the use of homemade, modified, or assembled radio transmitting equipment that has not been type-approved, it must comply with national standards and national regulations for radio management, and the radio transmitting frequency range is limited to amateur business bands only. Relevant explanatory materials must also be submitted.
Article 8: Local cities may, based on electromagnetic compatibility analysis (including coordination of frequencies between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and for service areas exceeding the administrative boundaries of a province, should coordinate with relevant provincial, autonomous region, or municipal radio management agencies), establish one amateur repeater station per county (district) in principle.
Article 9: For counties (districts) with administrative areas that are large in size (with straight-line distances exceeding 20 kilometers within the administrative area), it is appropriate to increase the number of amateur repeater stations, and a single county (district) can have a maximum of 3 repeater stations.
Article 10: The number of amateur repeater stations established in cities that do not have county-level administrative divisions can be determined by the total number of amateur radio stations legally established within the administrative area. The maximum number of stations to be established is calculated by dividing the total number of legally established amateur radio stations within the administrative area by 100, and rounding to the nearest whole number.
Article 10: Amateur repeater licenses that are nearing their expiration date and require continued use should apply to the radio management agency that issued the license for a replacement license at least one month before the expiration date. When an amateur repeater is no longer in use, it must be promptly processed for cancellation by the radio management agency that issued the license.
Chapter 3: Technical Requirements for Amateur Repeaters
Article 12: The frequency bands and frequencies that amateur repeaters can use are listed in Appendix. Amateur repeaters can choose the appropriate frequency settings within the specified frequency bands, provided that electromagnetic compatibility requirements are met. In our province, amateur repeaters primarily use the 144-146 MHz and 430-440 MHz frequency bands. According to the regulations based on frequency allocation, amateur radio operations in the 144-146 MHz band are the primary activity, while operations in the 430-440 MHz band are secondary.
Article 13: Each amateur repeater can only use one pair of frequencies. When using the 430-440 MHz frequency band, amateur repeaters shall not cause harmful interference to primary business radio stations (such as wireless positioning and aviation radio navigation) that are assigned or may be assigned by the relevant authorities, nor shall they request protection against harmful interference from such primary business radio stations.
If interference is detected, immediately cease transmission and wait for the interference to be resolved before resuming use.
Article 14: It is prohibited to operate amateur repeater stations using frequencies other than those specified; it is also prohibited to operate cross-band amateur repeater stations. The reuse of frequencies for amateur repeater stations is encouraged.
Article 15: Amateur repeaters must be located and operated at a fixed location. The maximum transmit power of an amateur repeater shall not exceed 25W.
Chapter 4: Using Amateur Radio Repeaters
Article 16: The establishment and use of amateur repeater stations shall comply with the requirements and stipulations specified in the license for amateur radio stations, as well as relevant regulations regarding radio management by the state.
Article 17: Amateur repeater stations, after being set up and used with permission, must operate according to the projects specified in the amateur radio license issued to the operator. They are prohibited from arbitrarily changing frequencies or increasing transmission power without authorization.
Article 18: When using amateur repeater communication, you must follow the standard calling procedures to contact and communicate. The use of nicknames or code names is prohibited.
Article 19: No unit or individual shall use amateur repeater 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 radio signals outside of the scope specified on a non-commercial 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.
Article 20: Promotes the use of amateur repeater stations for "disaster and emergency response," and encourages the active role of amateur radio in disaster relief. To encourage all amateur radio enthusiasts across the province to participate in emergency rescue activities, 144.510MHz/145.110MHz and 433.110MHz/438.110MHz will be designated as fixed frequencies for emergency relay communication throughout the province. 145.110MHz and 438.110MHz will be designated as unified amateur emergency direct communication frequencies throughout the province. Amateur enthusiasts and amateur repeater stations can use these emergency frequencies for emergency rescue purposes.
Article 21: Amateur radio enthusiasts using amateur repeaters must adhere to self-discipline and be subject to the management of the relevant radio regulatory authority.
Chapter 5: Management of Amateur Radio Repeaters
Article 22: The administrators of amateur repeater stations shall publicly disclose the technical parameters required for using the amateur repeater station to amateur radio enthusiasts. Local industrial and information technology bureaus are responsible for collecting and summarizing the technical parameter information of amateur repeater stations within their jurisdiction. Within 30 working days after issuing amateur repeater station licenses, they will publish relevant parameter information required for using the amateur repeater station in the form of official announcements on the bureau's website to the public.
Article 23: Amateur repeater stations should periodically transmit their own call sign, and the time interval between two transmissions shall not exceed ten minutes.
Article 24: Amateur repeater stations should be remotely controllable, and management personnel can turn the amateur repeater station on and off at any time. Applications to set up an amateur repeater station should have a designated person responsible for the operation of the amateur repeater station, and the responsible person should possess the necessary qualifications to operate and use amateur radio stations.
Operational technical skills, familiarity with relevant regulations for amateur radio operation, and ensuring stable operation of the amateur repeater station.
Article 25: Personnel responsible for amateur repeater stations shall establish a monitoring and duty roster. When no personnel are on duty, the amateur repeater station must be shut down. Personnel responsible for amateur repeater stations shall promptly address any abnormal situations that arise during the operation of the amateur repeater station. The amateur repeater station must be equipped with recording equipment and have storage conditions capable of storing recordings for at least 7 days.
Article 26: Unauthorized operation or use of amateur repeater stations without permission will be subject to correction orders by the radio management agency, and may also be penalized in accordance with the "Administrative License Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Regulations on Radio Management of the People's Republic of China," and other relevant laws and administrative regulations.
Chapter Six: Appendix
Article 27: This regulation shall come into effect on January 1, 2024. Other management requirements are to be implemented in accordance with the "Regulations on Wireless Telegraphy of the People's Republic of China" and the "Management Regulations for Amateur Radio Stations" (Decree No. 67 of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), as well as relevant laws and administrative regulations.
Article 28: Prior to the implementation of this regulation, amateur repeater stations that are legally established and in use may continue to operate for the duration of their licenses. They may also be put into operation after completing any required changes or renewals as stipulated in this regulation.
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