| Réseau des Émetteurs Français | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | REF |
| Motto | "Union Française des Radioamateurs" ("French Union of Radio Amateurs") |
| Formation | April, 1925[1] |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose/focus | Advocacy, Education |
| Location | JN07ik |
| Region served | France |
| Official languages | French |
| President | Joël Belleney F1DUE |
| Affiliations | International Amateur Radio Union |
| Website | http://www.ref-union.org/ |
The Réseau des Émetteurs Français (REF, sometimes referred to as the REF-Union) (in English, literally "Network of French Radio Transmitters") is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in France. Key membership benefits of the organization include QSL bureau services, a monthly membership magazine called Radio REF, and the promotion and sponsorship of radio contests and operating awards. REF promotes amateur radio by organizing classes and technical support to help enthusiasts earn their amateur radio license. The REF-Union also represents the interests of French amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners before French and international telecommunications regulatory authorities.[1] REF is the national member society representing France in the International Amateur Radio Union.[2]