MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR

NO. 01-01-84
SUBJECT:

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GUIDELINES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF AMATEUR CLUBS

AND FORMATION OF AN INTERIM AMATEUR RADIO
ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Basis:
Circular No. 82-007 promulgated by the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications on 20 October 1982.

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Purpose:
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To attain the declared policy for a systematic accreditation of all amateur

radio clubs in the country.
To hasten the selection of a national amateur radio organization with the
end in view of effectively coordinating all amateur activities to foster
harmony and cordial relations among all members for the promotion of the
objectives of amateurism along the policy thrusts and national goals of the
government.

General Mechanics:
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The Council
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There is hereby created an Interim Amateur Radio Advisory

Council which shall hereinafter be known as the Council and shall
exercise the following duties:
To advise the Commission in the formulation of policies and
programs affecting the radio amateurs.
To submit recommendations to the Commission on the effective
implementation and/or enforcement of the amateur radio
regulations and guidelines.
To select and indorse to the Commission an amateur radio
organization which shall be recognized and accredited by the
Commission as the National Amateur Radio Organization, not later
than May 30, 1984.
To recommend to the Commission the appropriate accreditation or
withdrawal of accreditation of District Clubs.
To exercise such other duties as the Commission shall prescribed.
The Council shall prescribe the rules and regulations in the conduct
of its affairs subject to the approval of the Commission.
Composition of the Council

Every amateur District shall be entitled to a representative who

shall be designated by the Commission as member of the council.
The number of representatives so designated from the nine (9)
Districts shall constitute the Council; provided, however, that the
Presidents of the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA)
and the Philippine Chamber of Amateur Radio Societies (PCARS)
shall be entitled to a membership each in the council.

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Membership to the Council

In each of the nine-(9) amateur radio districts which shall
hereinafter be known as the Districts, there shall be a district
amateur radio club, hereinafter to be known as the District Club,
that shall be entitled to one member in the council. However, no
District Club shall be entitled to a seat in the Council unless it has
been duly registered and accredited as such by the Commission on
or before February 15, 1984 and shall have previously complied
with the provisions of paragraph 2.2 and 2.4 of Section 2 hereof.

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Term of the Council

The Council shall act as the interim council from March 01, 1984
to June 30, 1984. The term of the Council however may be
extended by the Commission as the circumstances my warrant.

The District Club

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Organization of District Club

In the District where, at the time of the effectivity of this Circular,
their exist various amateur radio clubs from different localities
which have been registered and/or accredited with the Commission
on or before February 15, 1984, a District Club shall be selected
and organized, with other local clubs as affiliate member clubs.
The District Club shall inform in writing the Commission
accordingly and submit the endorsement of the other local clubs,
not later than February 15, 1984.
Whenever in a District at the time of the effectivity of this circular,
there is only one existing amateur radio club and duly registered
with the Commission on or before February 15, 1984 to which all
or majority of the licensed radio amateurs in the different localities
in the District Club if it manifests in writing on or before February
15, 1984 to the Commission its desire to be accredited as such.
This shall be without prejudice, however to the subsequent
formation and/or organization of the local clubs, which should,
however be affiliated to the District Club.
Requirements for Accreditation as District Club
Written request for accreditation as a District Club.

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Endorsement as District Club by majority of local clubs in the

District.

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Duties
The officers of the District Club shall compose the District
Amateur Radio Advisory Council and shall perform the duties as
may be prescribed from time to time, by the Commission.

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Disqualification; Withdrawal Accreditation

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No District Club shall be entitled to accreditation as such and be

entitled to a representative member in the Council whenever it is
shown:
That it unjustly refuse s the affiliation of a duly registered local
club, or
That it has committed gross negligence or willful violation of the
Rules and Regulations and Circulars governing the radio amateurs.

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Any of the above causes shall also be a sufficient ground for the
suspension or revocation of an accreditation already issued to a District
Club.
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The Local Club

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Definition
Local Club shall mean any amateur radio club in a District that is
duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with
a regular membership of at least 25 licensed radio amateurs and
properly registered as such by the Commission.

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Affiliation
Every local club shall affiliate with the District Club without
unnecessary delay.

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Requirements for Registration of Local Amateur Clubs

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Copies of Incorporation paper and certificate of registration with

the Securities and Exchange Commission.
List of Board Members and Officers.
List of Membership.
Certificate of Affiliation with a District Club.

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4. Fees
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The following shall be charged by the Commission:

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For accreditation of a District Club

For registration of a local club
For any protest or complaint filed with
the Commission

P 300.00
P 200.00
P 300.00

Common Provisions
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The provisions hereof shall be constued liberally. In interpreting any

provision hereof, that interpretation which shall be in consonance with the
Revised Amateur Radio Regulations and any Circular promulgated
thereunder for its more effective implementation shall be adopted.
The withdrawal or cancellation of any accreditation or registration issued
to a District or Local Club shall be impose as a consequence of any
violation of the provisions hereof, after due notice and hearing have been
made by the Commission.
Any provision of existing Circulars issued by the Commission effecting
the Amateurs which is in conflict hereof is deemed amended, modified or
repealed accordingly.
6. Effectivity

This Circular shall take effect immediately.

APPROVED:

CEFERINO S. CARREON
Commissioner

REGISTERED AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS

CLUBS

LOCATION

DISTRICT 1
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12.
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14.
15.
16.
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Amateur Radio Club of Cavite, Inc.

Before Breakfast Club, Inc.
Communication Brotherhood of Amateur
Radio Movement, Inc.
Don Bosco Technical School
508 Amateur Radio Association
Green & White Monitor Amateur Club
Ham Radio Philippines, Inc.
Kaanib Amateur Radio Club
Metro Manila Amateur Radio Club
Makiling Amateur Radio Society, Inc.
Organized Radio Amateur League, Inc.
Phil. Amateur Radio Association
Phil. Amateur Radio League
Phil. Chamber of Amateur Radio Societies
Phil. Jaycee Amateur Radio Communication
Tiger Civic Action Group, Inc.
Tribung Pinoy Amateur Radio Comm. Club

Cavite
Manila
Makati, M.M.
Manila
Quezon City
Manila
Makati, M.M
Makati, M.M
Manila
Manila
Manila
Pasig, M.M
Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City
Metro Manila

DISTRICT 2
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Central Luzon Amateur Radio Club

Angeles City

DISTRICT 4
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Bicol Amateur Radio Relay League

Mayon Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
Society of Hobbiest & Amateur Radio Enthusiast

Legaspi City
Legaspi City
Sorsogon, Sorsogon

DISTRICT 6
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2.

Iloilo Amateur Radio Organization, Inc.

Panay Amateur Radio Club, Inc.

Iloilo City
Iloilo City

DISTRICT 7
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Affiliated League of Emergency Response Teams Inc.

Negros Amateur Radio Society

Cebu City
Bacolod City

DISTRICT 8
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Western Mindanao Amateur Radio Club

Zamboanga City

DISTRICT 9
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Mindanao Amateur Radio Association, Inc.

Davao City