The Polski Związek Krótkofalowców (PZK) (in
English, Polish Amateur Radio Union) is a national
non-profit organization for
amateur radio
Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of the radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communic ...
enthusiasts in
Poland. Key membership benefits of the PZK include the sponsorship of
amateur radio operating awards, radio
contests, and a
QSL bureau for members who regularly communicate with
amateur radio operators in other countries.
[Polskiego Związek Krótkofalowców (2008)]
Polskiego Związek Krótkofalowców
official web site. Retrieved Aug. 12, 2008. PZK is the national member society representing Poland in the
International Amateur Radio Union.
[International Amateur Radio Union (2008)]
"Member Societies"
. Retrieved Aug. 1, 2008.
History
On February 22–24, 1930 ''Polski Zwiazek Krotkofalowcow'' (Polish Amateur Radio Union) was founded and professor
Janusz Groszkowski of the
Warsaw University of Technology was elected as its first President.
World War II broke out in 1939 and
amateur radio
Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of the radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communic ...
activities were ordered out of existence in Poland. It took years for PZK to be reborn on January 11, 1957, and to have amateur radio licenses being issued. PZK activities were financed by the government then on and the membership was obligatory for those who wanted to enjoy amateur radio privileges. Anatol Jeglinski (SP5CM) was elected as the new PZK President. Since 1990, PZK is financed by members & donors and its membership is no longer a requirement for licensing in Poland.
Organizational structure
The PZK National Convention is supreme decision-making body, while daily affairs are run by Headquarters, the 5 member Presiding Committee. Committee members are elected for four years terms by the general membership delegates during National Convention and 33 field divisions directors. Executive officers are elected or appointed by the Committee itself.
See also
*
International Amateur Radio Union
References
Poland
Clubs and societies in Poland
Organizations established in 1930
1930 establishments in Poland
Radio in Poland
Organisations based in Warsaw
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