. Also known as “Ham Radio”
. Hobby of Constructing, Experimenting & Communicating
. A number of radio frequencies have been set aside for Amateur Radio use
. On these frequencies an Amateur Radio operator can talk across town or around the world
. The scope & possibilities are endless - from sending digital information to operating via Amateur Radio satellites
. Amateur Radio is a service which provides many technological & Social services to the society especially in developing countries
. Many inventions in radio communications were accomplished by Radio Amateurs. Examples Are:
* The first radio contact through satellites
* Proving that satellite communications can be done using handheld radios
* First radio contact using the moon as reflector
* First radio contact using meteor traces as reflectors
* Transmission Of Digital Signals On HF Without Any Errors* Invention Of Slow-scan TV (SSTV)* And Much More…..

- Ham Radio Operators Use Two-way Radio Stations From Their Homes, Cars, Boats & Outdoors To Make Hundreds Of Friends Around Town & Around The World
- They Communicate With Each Other Using Voice, Computers & Morse Code
- Some Hams Bounce Their Signals Off The Upper Regions Of The Atmosphere, So They Can Talk With Hams On The Other Side Of The World
- Other Hams Use Satellites
- Many Use Hand-held Radios That Fit In Their Pockets
- Some Hams Exchange Pictures Of Each Other Using Television
- Some Also Like To Work On Electronic Circuits, Building Their Own Radios & Antennas
- A Few Pioneers In Amateur Radio Have Even Contributed To Advances In Technology That We All Enjoy Today
- There Are Even Ham-astronauts Who Take Radio With Them On Space Shuttle Missions & Thrill Thousand Of Hams On Earth With A Call From Space

- Using Even The Simplest Radio Set-ups & Antennas, Amateurs Communicate With Each Other During Emergencies
- They Handle Messages For Other Public Service Organizations During All Kinds Of Emergencies Including; Hurricane, Earthquakes, Tornadoes & Floods, Motor Accidents, Fires & Chemical Spills, Search & Rescue

The Authority For Info-communication Technology Industry Of Brunei Darussalam (AiTi)

Once Licensed An Amateur Radio Operator Can Operate Radio Equipment From Home, From Their Vehicle & From Anywhere In Brunei Darussalam

- No Mater What Gender Or Physical Ability
- Above 14 Years Of Age
- Pass Radio Amateur’s Examination

“A Radio Communication Service For The Purpose Of Self-training, Intercommunication & Technical Investigation Carried Out By Amateurs, That Is, By Duly Authorized Persons Interested In Radio Technique Solely With A Personal Aim & Without Pecuniary Interest”

- Preparing National Experts In Electronics & Telecommunications At No Cost To Anybody
- Encouraging Inventions In Electronics
- Encouraging Research In Radio Wave Propagation & Developing Techniques To Use The Frequency Spectrum More Efficiently
- Guiding Young People In Schools & Universities To Technology In General & Radio In Particular
- Helps To Create Professionals At Very Low Cost Especially In Developing & Poor Countries
- Providing Back-up Communications During Natural Disasters
- Providing Science For All: For The Young, The Old, & The Disabled
- Increasing Friendship & Mutual Understanding Among Different People
- Teaching Self Discipline

- To Help Improve Technical Skills
- To Increase The Pool Of Electrical Drafting People
- To Increase The Number Of Electronic Experiment
- To Improve International Goodwill

As A Hobby Aimed For Educational Research & Training Purpose

- Send Adverts Or Message That Are Business In Nature
- Broadcasting Information To The Public

Call Sign -V8, Region - 3, CQ Zone - 28, ITU Zone - 54

- Communication & Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulation
- Communication & Multimedia (Licensing) Regulation
- Communication & Multimedia (Broadcasting) Regulation

“Any Person Who Established, Installs, Maintains, Provides Or Operates A Telecommunication System Or Services Within Brunei Darussalam Without A Licence Granted Shall Be Guilty Of An Offence”.

Any Person Guilty Of An Offence Under This Section Shall Be Liable On Conviction To A Fine Not Exceeding $100,000, Imprisonment For A Term Not Exceeding 3 Years Or Both.

14 Years Old With The Father Or Guardian As The Guarantor

You Should Surrendering The Equipment To The Royal Brunei Custom & Exercise Officials Upon Arrival At The Custom’s Control Post

Valid For 2 Weeks From The Date Issue (Only Used Once)

Stop QSO Immediately & Take The Emergency Call

Radio’s Regulation Defines "Amateur Radio Services As A Secondary Services Whilst Broadcasting Services Is The Primary Services" Means …

Amateur Radio Services Is Permitted To Use The Frequency Band If It Does Not Cause Any Interference To Broadcasting Services

Not To Interfere With Other Radio-communication Services

Minimum - 1 Year & Maximum - 5 Years

- Sell Or Purchase Radio-communication Equipment To Or From Unlicensed Party Is NOT Allowed
- “Second Operator” Services Is NOT Allowed To Operated With Licensed User
- Using Or Operating A Radio After Their License Has Expired Or Revoked Is NOT Allowed
- Permitting Licensed User To Operate Radio Communication Equipment Is Allowed

. Radio Equipment Can Be Installed In Any Vehicle According To Remarks In A Valid License
. One (1) Unit Of Licensed Radio Equipment Is Only Allowed For One (1) Vehicle
. Installation Of Radio Equipment & Antenna Is Required To Meet The Specification & Regulation Of Road & Safety Code

Width (5.5” Min – 7” Max) & Height (1.5” Min – 2.5” Max)

Frequency Modulated Telephony