The Malta Amateur Radio League (MARL) is a

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for

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enthusiasts in

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. Since MARL was established in 1922, its aim has been to bring together people interested in amateur radio and

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, and to discuss and defend amateur

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matters and opinions with local government authorities. MARL provides educational facilities for members with an interest in amateur radio and electronics, and also operates an equipped amateur radio station. MARL is the Maltese national radio society member of the International Amateur Radio Union. MARL offers weekly courses in preparation for Amateur Radio Examination needed to obtain a Class B licence, and

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Test needed to upgrade to a Class A licence. The QSL card bureau was handed over to the Malta Amateur Radio League in 1973. MARL manages all incoming and outgoing QSL cards for the Maltese Islands. The club used to publish a free quarterly newsletter in

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and

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. The MARL clubhouse is equipped to operate on most amateur radio bands from its club station, and the group organises various field days and activities throughout the year to promote and advance amateur radio. WiKi MARL 1

External links

MARL official web site

References

{{reflist International Amateur Radio Union member societies Organizations established in 1922 Clubs and societies in Malta 1922 establishments in Malta Radio in Malta