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Prior to 2013, Chinese SWLs (Short Wave Listening) operators needed to obtain a Level 5 operating certificate through CRSA and set up a receiving station. The radio management agency would then issue a receiving station license along with an SWL identification number. After 2013,This system has been abolished.Therefore, SWLs from China cannot obtain SWL identification numbers through any domestic channels.
A feasible approach is to apply for an SWL identification number from SWARL, which is a SWL organization.
Q: Why does SWL require a single account?
Indeed, SWLs are not like typical amateur radio enthusiasts who must obtain a license and call sign according to ITU regulations and domestic laws. However, they desire their own identification number for the following reasons:
- The SWL identification number is unique globally, and can be used toAvoid duplication；
- The prefix of SWL identification numbers typically consists of ITU prefixes, which facilitates distinguishing their origin and enables sorting and transmission.
- Each SWL award and competition requires that SWL have a unique identifier.
- Various online contact directories that support SWLOnly supports queries or registration using call signs or SWL identification numbers.；
- The SWL identification number has become a standard practice.
Q: Is SWL required?Government departmentsIssuing certificates and identification numbers?
No.According to Article 18(1) of the ITU Radio Regulations, onlySetting up and operating a radio stationA license is absolutely required. Furthermore, according to Article 19(1) of the ITU Radio Regulations, a radio station must use an identifier assigned by the relevant regulatory authority to identify the signals it transmits.The SWL identification number does not belong to this type of identification number.Therefore, there is no legal basis under international law that requires government departments to issue licenses or identification numbers to SWLs. In fact, governments in various countries (including China) have already stopped issuing licenses and identification numbers to SWLs. This work is now largely carried out by organizations or individuals in many countries.No endorsement from any government agency.。
Q: What exactly is the difference between an SWL identification number and a call sign? Is obtaining and using an SWL identification number considered forging a call sign?
According to Article 19(1) of the ITU Radio Regulations, a callsign is used to distinguishTransmit signalThe radio identification code. To determine whether a signal is an emergency call, you should first check if it is used or intended for distinguishing the source of signals in the air. The purpose of the SWL identification number itself.The distinction between signal sources is not made during transmission in the air.Therefore, the SWL identification number is not a call sign. Since the SWL identification number is not a call sign, issuing and using SWL identification numbers cannot be considered as forging call signs.
Q: Does the "call sign" refer to the process of obtaining one, rather than the meaning or content itself? I obtained a ham radio license but didn't transmit. Shouldn't the call sign listed on the license still be considered a call sign? Therefore, the SWL identification number is also a call sign.
The license specifies that the assigned call sign is to be used for:Distinguish signal sources when transmitting wirelessly.Therefore, even if it's never used, it still remains a registered call sign. The assignment of a call sign is an authority granted only to radio management agencies, while today...The SWL identification number is issued by private organizations, not by the government.Therefore, even if you argue that the SWL identification number is not a call sign, it still doesn't mean that the call sign is simply a designation assigned during the registration process. If the definition of a "call sign" refers to the process of assigning one, then there would be no illegal act of forging a call sign, because forging clearly does not fall under the authority of the radio management agency to assign call signs. However, if there were actually an illegal act of forging a call sign, it would obviously contradict reality.
Q: Is the identification number for SWARL useful?
In situations such as exchanging cards, applying for certificates, and participating in SWL competitions,The SWARL identification number has been widely accepted.。 However, when exchanging cards, a card with the SWARL SWL identification number may not be properly sorted and delivered by some local stations. Furthermore, for Chinese SWL, there seems to be a unique situation where individuals might only receive a card because the SWL identification number is…SWARLIssuedThey often refuse to acknowledge SWL cards for various reasons.Therefore, it's difficult to say whether the SWARL identification number is useful.
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