The Eesti Raadioamatööride Ühing (ERAU) (in
English, Estonian Radio Amateurs 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
Estonia. Key membership benefits of ERAU include the sponsorship of
amateur radio operating awards and radio
contests, and a
QSL bureau for those members who regularly communicate with
amateur radio operators in other countries. ERAU publishes a semi-annual membership magazine called ''
ES-QTC''. ERAU represents the interests of Estonian amateur radio operators before Estonian and international telecommunications regulatory authorities.
[Eesti Raadioamatööride Ühing (2008).]
"Ham Radio in Estonia"
Retrieved Aug. 14, 2008. ERAU is the national member society representing Estonia in the
International Amateur Radio Union.
[International Amateur Radio Union (2008)]
"Member Societies"
Retrieved Aug. 1, 2008.
See also
*
International Amateur Radio Union
References
International Amateur Radio Union member societies
Clubs and societies in Estonia
Organizations established in 1935
1935 establishments in Estonia
Radio in Estonia
Organizations based in Tallinn
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