Suomen Radioamatööriliitto Finnish Amateur Radio League |
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Abbreviation | SRAL |
Formation | 1921[1] |
Type | Non-profit organization |
Purpose/focus | Advocacy, Education |
Location | Helsinki, Finland |
Region served | Finland |
Membership | 5,000[1] |
Official languages | Finnish |
President | Raimo Lehto OH2BCI |
Affiliations | International Amateur Radio Union |
Website | http://www.sral.fi/ |
The Suomen Radioamatööriliitto (SRAL) (in English, Finnish Amateur Radio League) is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Finland. SRAL was founded in 1921 and has approximately 5,000 members.[1] SRAL supports amateur radio operators in Finland by sponsoring amateur radio operating awards and radio contests. SRAL was one of the sponsor organizations for the 2002 World Radiosport Team Championships held near Helsinki. The SRAL also represents the interests of Finnish amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners before Finnish and international telecommunications regulatory authorities. SRAL is the national member society representing Finland in the International Amateur Radio Union.[2]