Qatar Amateur Radio Society


Qatar Amateur Radio Society
Abbreviation QARS
Type Non-profit organization
Purpose/focus Advocacy, Education
Location Doha, Qatar
Region served Qatar
Membership 58[1]
Official languages Arabic
President H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah A71AU
Affiliations International Amateur Radio Union
Website http://www.qsl.net/a71a/

The Qatar Amateur Radio Society (QARS) is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Qatar. The organization uses QARS as its official international abbreviation, based on the English translation of the organization's name. QARS operates a QSL bureau for those members who regularly communicate with amateur radio operators in other countries. The QARS represents the interests of amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners in Qatar before national and international telecommunications regulatory authorities. QARS is the national member society representing Qatar in the International Amateur Radio Union.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Qatar Amateur Radio Society (2008). Qatar Amateur Radio Society official web site. Retrieved Oct. 30, 2008.
  2. ^ International Amateur Radio Union (2008). "Member Societies". Retrieved Aug. 1, 2008.