Code of Conduct

💡 The Radio Amateur is...

Considerate…never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
Loyal…offers loyalty, encouragement, and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.
Progressive…with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station, and operation above reproach.
Friendly…slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation, and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
Balanced…radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school, or community.
Patriotic…station and skill always ready for service to country and community.

– adapted from the original Amateur’s Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.”

I will listen, and listen, and then listen again before calling
I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
I will not trust the DX cluster and will be sure of the DX station’s call sign before calling.
I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before I call.
I will always send my full call sign.
I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another call sign, not mine.
I will not transmit when the DX operator queries a call sign not like mine.
I will not transmit when the DX station requests geographic areas other than mine. When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my call sign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.
I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their respect.

Never identify yourself using a non-U.S. callsign. (exceptions are KP4, 9A and HH2AA)
Never identify yourself using someone else's callsign.
Never claim to be operating from your home location instead of the remote station's location.

This station is located in Puerto Rico, a U.S. Territory. You should identify using your callsign with a KP4 prefix. For example, KP4/WW1X.

This station is located in Croatia and participates in CEPT. You should identify using your callsign with a 9A prefix. For example, 9A/WW1X.

This station is located in Haiti, which does not participate in CEPT. This is a special station that always operates under the callsign HH2AA.