The Experimenterende Danske Radioamatører (EDR) (in

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, Danish Amateur Radio Experimenters) is a national

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for

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enthusiasts in

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. Membership benefits of EDR include the sponsorship of

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s and radio contests, and a QSL bureau for those members who communicate with

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s in other countries. EDR represents the interests of Danish amateur radio operators before Danish and international telecommunications regulatory authorities.Experimenterende Danske Radioamatører (2008)
"EDR"
. Retrieved Aug. 14, 2008. EDR is the national member society representing Denmark in the

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.International Amateur Radio Union (2008)
"Member Societies"
Retrieved Aug. 1, 2008. EDR publishes a membership magazine called '' OZ''.

References

Clubs and societies in Denmark Organizations established in 1927 1927 establishments in Denmark Organizations based in Odense {{Denmark-org-stub

See also

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