- Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club
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Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club Abbreviation DARC Motto "Bundesverband für Amateurfunk in Deutschland" ("Federal Association for Amateur Radio in Germany") Formation 1950 Type Non-profit organization Purpose/focus Advocacy, Education Location JO41rg Region served Germany Membership 44,246 Official languages German President Jochen Hindrichs Affiliations International Amateur Radio Union Website http://www.darc.de/ The Deutsche Amateur-Radio-Club e.V. (DARC) (in English, German Amateur Radio Club) is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Germany. As of 1 January 2008, the organization had 44,246 members, approximately 60% of all licensed amateur radio operators in Germany. Key membership benefits of the organization include QSL bureau services, a monthly membership magazine called CQ DL, and the promotion and sponsorship of radio contests. DARC promotes amateur radio by organizing classes and technical support to help enthusiasts earn their amateur radio license. The DARC also represents the interests of German amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners before German and international telecommunications regulatory authorities.[1] DARC is the national member society representing Germany in the International Amateur Radio Union.[2]
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- ^ Deutsche Amateur-Radio-Club e.V. (2008). "Statute of the DARC". Retrieved Aug. 4, 2008.
- ^ International Amateur Radio Union (2008). "Member Societies". Retrieved Aug. 1, 2008.
Categories:- International Amateur Radio Union member societies
- Organisations based in Germany
- Organizations established in 1950
- German organisation stubs
- Amateur radio stubs
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