South African Radio League
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The National Body representing amateur radio in South Africa.
VISION
- Recognition of the SARL by Government as the representative of amateur radio in South Africa
- Deregulation and simplification of the Amateur Service in South Africa
- Expansion of the Amateur Radio service in Southern Africa
- Acknowledgement of the Radio Amateur's role in society
- Promotion of Amateur Radio in schools as the best entry point into the fields of Science and Technology
OBJECTIVES OF THE SARL
- To encourage, develop and promote all activities connected with Amateur Radio, wireless communications, computer science and radio science generally
- To provide SARL members with a channel for negotiation with the authorities (ICASA)
- To give members the advantage of collective representation and control in all matters affecting Amateur Radio
- To protect Amateur Radio frequency allocations
- To promote international goodwill and understanding
- To promote recognition for Amateur Radio in all spheres of society in South Africa
- To provide emergency communications in times of disaster by means of Amateur Radio
REGULATORY OBJECTIVE The League will promote and negotiate a legal and regulatory environment that:
- Acknowledges and permits the Amateur Radio Service
- Sees Amateur Radio as a "Service"
- Allocates all Amateur Bands allocated by the ITU Radio Regulations
- Offers licensing opportunities to ordinary citizens
- Allows frequent examination opportunities
- Encourages the full range of amateur service activities
- Provides low or no duties on imports
- Facilitates reciprocal and guest licensing.