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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.
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.
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.
The following frequency bands are allocated by the National Telecommunications Commission to the
Amateur Radio Service in the Philippines:
Every amateur radio operator must thoroughly understand his responsibility to develop the skills that are
needed to operate his station properly. The examination to be taken by an amateur radio operator shall
determine whether he is qualified for the privileges conveyed by an amateur radio license.
Submission of Application for Radio Amateur Examination is required. This application form must be
submitted to the NTC allowing sufficient time for processing before the scheduled examination date. Dates
of examinations are available from NTC Regional offices, and in NCR examinations are held every Friday.
An applicant for an amateur license must possess the following general qualifications :-
Be a citizen of the Philippines or a citizen of another country which provides the same privilege
extended to Filipino nationals as far as the examination is concerned.
Be at least 9 years old for Class D, and 12 years old for C, B and A.
Be of good moral character
Be able to transmit and receive messages either in Filipino or any of the Filipino dialects, English,
Spanish or Arabic.
The examinations cover the rules, procedures and technical materials that an operator will need in order to
operate his station properly. The examination for amateur operators shall cover the following subjects :-
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
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
PARA assists members in their licensing paper work. We do encourage you to be a Lifetime Member, which
is available at P5,000 or you may opt for a January to December membership of the current year for P500.
You may email the requirements to the PARA Secretariat at the email address below.
Class A foreign license holders are usually given a 100W power limit on the temporary permit. If you are
going to settle down in the Philippines, we encourage you to take the appropriate NTC exam. Plan ahead. A
lead time of two months is prudent.
The following are the fees that will be collected (please coordinate with the PARA Secretariat for
suggestions on how to send the fees):
1. Filing Fees
Class A – P 180.00
Class B – P192.00
Class C - P204.00
2. Permit to Possess – P60, plus P50 per unit (The Permit to Operate also serves as a Permit to Possess)
3. Notarial Fee (Information Sheet) – P120.00 (Must be notarized in the Philippines)
4. Documentary Stamp – P30.00
5. Folder – 10.00
6. PARA Service Charge – P300.00
7. PARA Endorsement - P 200.00
8. PARA Membership Fee for January to December of the current year – P500.00 or, should you wish,
and we do appreciate it, Lifetime Membership Fee of P 5,000.00
9. The temporary permit may be claimed at the PARA office or can be sent via courier, shipping charge
shall be for the account of the applicant.
Please ensure that you always obtain a receipt for any transactions with PARA.
We highly encourage you to join an affiliated local radio club of PARA so that you will be exposed to the
local customs and traditions of Philippine amateur radio.
For further information, updates on the latest charges, and for sending your requirements, please contact the
PARA Secretariat at the Telephone: Cell (+63917) 7955405; Landline (+632) 9680219 or
email: para1932@gmail.com.