The Amateur's CODE of 1947

The Amateur's CODE of 1998

The Amateur's CODE of 1947

One

The Amateur is Gentlemanly . . . He never knowingly uses the air for his own amusement is such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others. He abides by the pledges given by the ARRL in his behalf to the public and the Government.

Two

The Amateur is Loyal . . . He owes his amateur radio to the Amarican Radio Relay League, and he offers it his unswerving loyalty.

Three

The Amateur is Progressive . . . He keeps his station abreast of science. It is built well and efficiently. His operating practice is clean and regular.

Four

The Amateur is Friendly . . . Slow and patient sending when requested, friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance and cooperation for the broadcast listener; these are marks of the amateur spirit.

Five

The Amateur is Balanced . . . Radio is his hobby. He never allows it to interfere with any of the duties he owes to his home, his job, his school, or his community.

Six

The Amateur is Patriotic . . . His knowledge and his station are always ready for the service of his country and his community.

 The Amateur's CODE of 1947 is written here with the permission   of   The American Radio Relay League, Inc., Copyright 1947.

The Amateur's CODE of 1998

CONSIDERATE . . . never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL . . . he offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE . . . with knowledge abreast of science, well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.

FRIENDLY . . . slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED . . . Radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to his family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC . . . station and skill always ready for the service to country and community.

-- The original Amateur's Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928

The Amateur's CODE of 1998 is written here with the permission  of    The American Radio Relay League, Inc., Copyright 1997.