Operating Rules and Procedures

Emergency and Natural Disaster Communications

  • Amateur stations under ITU regulations may be used for transmitting international communications on behalf of third parties only in case of emergencies or disaster relief.  Administrations determine the applicability of this provision to amateur stations in their jurisdictions
  • Administrations are encouraged to take the necessary steps to allow amateur stations to prepare for and meet communications needs in support of disaster relief
  • The Amateur Radio Emergency Network (AREN) which is approved by ComReg is an example of this
  • Band plans make provision for ‘Global Emergency Centres of Activity’ on the 14, 18 and 21 MHz bands.  The relevant frequencies are noted in the Region 1 Band Plan – HF