Réseau des Émetteurs Français

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name = Réseau des Émetteurs Français


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abbreviation = REF
motto = "Union Française des Radioamateurs" ("French Union of Radio Amateurs")
formation = November 29, 1952Réseau des Émetteurs Français (2008). [http://www.ref-union.org/ "Welcome"] . Retrieved Aug. 4, 2008.]
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type = Non-profit organization
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purpose = Advocacy, Education
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location = Tours, France Coor Maidenhead|47.43459|0.68995|yes
region_served = France
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language = French
leader_title = President
leader_name = Betty Magnin F6IOC
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affiliations = International Amateur Radio Union
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website = http://www.ref-union.org/
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The Réseau des Émetteurs Français (REF, sometimes referred to as the REF-Union) (in English, literally "Network of French Radio Transmitters") is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in France. Key membership benefits of the organization include QSL bureau services, a monthly membership magazine called "Radio REF", and the promotion and sponsorship of radio contests and operating awards. REF promotes amateur radio by organizing classes and technical support to help enthusiasts earn their amateur radio license. The REF-Union also represents the interests of French amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners before French and international telecommunications regulatory authorities. REF is the national member society representing France in the International Amateur Radio Union.International Amateur Radio Union (2008). [http://www.iaru.org/iaru-soc.html "Member Societies"] . Retrieved Aug. 1, 2008.]

See also

*International Amateur Radio Union

References