Emergency communications role of amateur radio

The ability of radio amateurs to provide emergency communications was formally recognised at the ITU World Radio Conference in 1979, while in 2003 the International Radio Regulations were further relaxed for radio amateurs providing disaster relief communications. 

This WIA information paper is written from an Australian viewpoint looking at the past, current and future role of radio amateurs in providing communications support during times of emergency.

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Emergency communications role of amateur radio