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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
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 fully understand their responsibility to develop the necessary skills for proper and responsible station operation. The Amateur Radio Operator Examination determines whether an applicant is qualified to receive the privileges granted under an amateur radio license.

Applicants must submit an Application for the Radio Amateur Examination to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), allowing sufficient time for processing before the scheduled exam date. Examination schedules are available at NTC Regional Offices, while in the National Capital Region (NCR), exams are conducted every Wednesday.

To qualify for the amateur examination, an applicant must meet the following general requirements:

• Be a citizen of the Philippines, or a citizen of a country that extends the same privilege to Filipino nationals regarding examination eligibility.
• Be at least 9 years old for Class D, and 12 years old for Classes C, B, and A.
• Be of good moral character.
• Be able to transmit and receive messages in Filipino, any Filipino dialect, English, Spanish, or Arabic.

The examination covers rules, operating procedures, and technical topics essential for proper station operation. The subjects included in the examination for amateur operators are as follows:

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

Temporary Permit for Foreign Amateurs

PARA assists its members in processing their licensing paperwork. We encourage you to become a Lifetime Member for a one-time fee of ₱5,000.00, or you may choose to pay an annual membership fee of ₱500.00 as an International Associate Member.

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:

• Letter of Intent addressed to the NTC;
• Duly accomplished Application for Amateur Radio Operator Certificate/Station License (Form No. NTC 1-03) Link: ;
• Duly accomplished Application for Permit to Purchase/Possess/Sell/Transfer (Form No. NTC 1-09), if applicable Link: ;
• Photocopy of a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate issued by the country of citizenship;
• Proof of reciprocity, certifying that the applicant's home country grants similar privileges to Filipino amateur radio operators;
• Endorsement from a recognized national amateur radio organization (e.g., ɫ��� (PARA), Inc.);
• Three (3) recent ID photographs (1" x 1"), taken within the last six (6) months.

NOTES:

Foreign Class A license holders are typically granted a 100-watt power limit under their temporary permit. If you plan to reside permanently in the Philippines, we encourage you to take the corresponding NTC examination, which progresses from Class C to Class B and finally to Class A. It is advisable to plan ahead and allow at least two months of lead time for the process.

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

1. Class A – P180.00
2. Class B – P192.00
3. Class C – P204.00
4. Permit to Possess – P60, plus P50 per unit (The Permit to Operate also serves as the Permit to Possess)
5. Documentary Stamp – P30.00
6. Folder – P15.00
7. PARA Service Charge – P300.00
8. PARA Membership Fee:
   International Associate Member: Annual Dues of P500.00, or Lifetime Membership Fee: P5,000.00 (we greatly appreciate your support)

The temporary permit can be claimed at the PARA office or sent via courier (shipping charges will be borne by the applicant). Please be sure to obtain a receipt for any transactions with PARA Inc.

We highly encourage you to join a local radio club affiliated with PARA Inc. to immerse yourself in the local customs and traditions of Philippine amateur radio.

For further details, updates on fees, and instructions for submitting your requirements, please contact the PARA Secretariat at +639171564715 or via email at para1932@gmail.com.