Íslenskir Radíóamatörar

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name = Íslenskir Radíóamatörar
Icelandic Radio Amateurs


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abbreviation = IRA
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formation = August 14, 1946Íslenskir Radíóamatörar (2008). [http://www.ira.is/ensk.html "Welcome to The Icelandic Radio Amateurs Web Page"] . Retrieved Aug. 15, 2008.]
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type = Non-profit organization
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purpose = Advocacy, Education
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location = Reykjavík, Iceland
region_served = Iceland
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language = Icelandic
leader_title = President
leader_name = Hrafnkell Eiriksson TF3HR
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affiliations = International Amateur Radio Union
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website = http://www.ira.is/
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The Íslenskir Radíóamatörar (IRA) (in English, Icelandic Radio Amateurs) is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Iceland. Key membership benefits of the IRA 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. IRA represents the interests of Icelandic amateur radio operators before Icelandic and international telecommunications regulatory authorities. IRA publishes a monthly membership magazine called "CQ TF". IRA is the national member society representing Iceland 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