Amateur Radio
- Amateur radio operation is a hobby that facilitates the exchange of information in the field of radio technology solely through personal enthusiasm and effort, without any material gain. To become an amateur radio operator, one must first possess an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. The procedures, principles, and fees related to the issuance of this certificate are handled by the General Directorate of Coastal Safety (KEGM). Those who take and pass the amateur radio operator exams organized by KEGM are issued internationally valid amateur radio operator certificates (Class A, B, and C) by KEGM.
- Persons holding a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate issued by KEGM may use fixed, mobile/portable amateur radio devices they have manufactured or purchased (excluding repeater devices to be installed by amateur radio associations); in accordance with the Regulation on Radio Devices and Systems Exempt from Frequency Allocation (FTM), within the framework of the frequencies, bandwidths, output power limits permitted for use according to amateur radio operator certificate classes, and application restrictions as per Article 21 of the Technical Criteria Regarding Radio Devices and Systems Exempt from Frequency Allocation, without obtaining any permission, frequency allocation, or license from our Institution. This exemption does not provide exemption from other obligations stipulated in the relevant legislation, including authorization, spectrum monitoring and supervision, market surveillance and supervision, privacy of communications and personal data, and does not constitute a basis for non-fulfillment of such obligations.
- Under the Regulation on Procedures and Principles Regarding Radio Operations, prepared pursuant to Article 37 of the Electronic Communications Law No. 5809 (EHK), titled “Authorization for Establishing and Using Radio Stations, Radio Licenses, and Principles Regarding Their Use”, the BTK Regional Directorates allocate appropriate frequencies from VHF/UHF frequency bands for repeater devices to be established by amateur radio associations and issue licenses and usage permits for such devices.
Penalties stipulated in the relevant legislation, primarily Article 63 of the EHK, are imposed on those who act contrary to the aforementioned regulations.
