Korean Amateur Radio League
Abbreviation | KARL |
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Formation | 1955 |
Type | Non-profit organization |
Purpose | Advocacy, Education |
Headquarters | Seoul PM37ml |
Region served | South Korea |
Official language | Korean |
President | Han Jeong Hoon HL2AGG |
Affiliations | International Amateur Radio Union |
Website | http://www.karl.or.kr/ |
The Korean Amateur Radio League (KARL) (Korean, 한국아마추어무선연맹) is a non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in South Korea. KARL was founded in 1955 by Korean radio communication enthusiasts. Due to advocacy efforts of KARL, the first amateur radio station in South Korea, HL2AA is Seoul, was licensed in 1959. KARL is the national member society representing South Korea in the International Amateur Radio Union.[1] KARL was the host society for the 14th World Amateur Radio Direction Finding Championships held in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, South Korea in September, 2008.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ International Amateur Radio Union (2008). "Member Societies" Archived 2008-07-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved Feb. 21, 2008.
- ^ Korean Amateur Radio League (2008). "14th World ARDF Championships". Retrieved Feb. 21, 2008.
Categories:
- International Amateur Radio Union member societies
- Clubs and societies in South Korea
- Organizations established in 1955
- 1955 establishments in South Korea
- Organizations based in Seoul
- South Korean radio
- Amateur radio stubs