Amateur Radio
Current News
May 2022
In response to the recent ACMA Amateur Radio Update (March 2022) survey results relating to changes to the Advanced Syllabus, the AMC Amateur Radio Office will be changing to a HAREC compliant Australian Advanced syllabus (PDF 260.5 KB) effective 15th August 2022.
Previous News
January 2023
As approved by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, amateur radio examination and callsign fees will be increase as follows on the 6th February 2023.
Examination Fees | Current Fee | Fee Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | $90.00 | $94.50 |
| Standard | $90.00 | $94.50 |
| Advanced | $90.00 | $94.50 |
| Regulations | $90.00 | $94.50 |
| Practical Assessment (Stand-alone fee) | $90.00 | $94.50 |
Callsign Recommendation | Current Fee | Fee Effective |
|---|---|---|
Level 1 | $25.00 | $26.50 |
Level 2 | $35.00 | $37.00 |
Level 3 | $60.00 | $63.00 |
Level 4 | $30.00 | $31.50 |
Level 5 | $30.00 | $31.50 |
| Other | Current Fee | Fee Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition of Prior Learning | $198.00 | $208.00 |
| Reissue of Certificates | $55.00 | $58.00 |
January 2022
2x1 Contest Callsigns
The ACMA have confirmed that the rules for 2x1 callsigns do not permit the use of the AX prefix when using a 2x1 callsign.
December 2021
Christmas/New Year Operating Hours
The office will be closing at 12 Noon on Tuesday 24 December and reopening 9.00 am Thursday 2 January 2020.
October 2021
14th October 2021
2x1 Callsigns
There were some minor technical issues experienced at that 10am launch yesterday of the 2x1 callsigns. If your preferred callsign did not appear as available yesterday but is appearing on the Publicly Available List today, please email your details to the office amc.ar@utas.edu.au.
Note: This offer is only available until 5pm, Friday 15th October 2021.
12 October 2021
2x1 Callsigns
2x1 contest callsign policy and application process information is now available on the website under the Callsign tab.
Applications open 10am, Wednesday 13th October.
August 2021
18 August 2021
Amateur Radio Assessors and Examination Candidates
This is to let you know that as of the date of this announcement candidates will no longer have to provide a photograph with their application form.
Assessors will still be required to verify the identity of candidates from photograph ID as normal.
June 2021
24 June 2021
2x1 Competition Callsigns
AMC Amateur Radio is in the process of finalising an online callsign application system and the hobby will be updated when this comes available.
In the meantime, we would ask that people do not make any applications for these call signs because:
- The incorrect form is being used
- The fee has not been set
- Call signs cannot be reserved
- The monies will be refunded to you
March 2021
15 March 2021
2x1 Competition Callsigns
We are working towards the development of an online competition callsign system which will take several months
This is to ensure that we will be able to manage surges in demand.
We will advise you when the system is about to go live.
August 2020
14 August 2020
Processing time changes – Amateur Radio callsigns
Due to the recently announced changes to the callsign template and the large amount of callsign variations received, please be advised that the ACMA have now granted an extension in processing times as follows:
- Until 31 October 2020, the AMC Amateur Radio Office will process all callsign applications within 45 business days (previously 15 business days).
We would request that unless the matter is urgent, please email AMC rather than telephoning.
This will allow the Amateur Radio Office team to maintain all other services within the expected 15 business days.
Updates to the Publicly Available Callsigns Database
We are also working with our IT Department to update the ‘Publicly Available Callsigns Database’ to match the new callsign template. We apologise in advance for any delays experienced due to this, but we will have it rectified as soon as possible.
We thank you for your understanding and patience during this very busy time.
3 August 2020
2 x 1 Callsigns
Please be aware that we are currently amending our systems and forms for the new 2 x 1 callsign template (e.g. VK1Z). We will advise when we are ready to issue these callsigns.
July 2020
30 July 2020
Following the recent announcement from the ACMA regarding the change to the call sign template please find the template and some FAQs at this link.
June 2020
12 June 2020
As you are aware there is now a gradual relaxing of the COVID regulations for face to face examinations.
We are working with the University to develop a checklist as guidance to allow you to hold face to face examinations in premises for which there is a formal COVID Safe plan in place.
You will be notified when this has been signed off and the guidelines will be sent to you which should be in the next few days.
In the meantime the remote assessments remain in place and our thanks to those who have been conducting these.
April 2020
7 April 2020
The AMC Amateur Radio Office is presently receiving numerous enquiries regarding recent announcements to facilitate access to digital modes by foundation licences.
ACMA and AMC are currently discussing implementation of the changes.
All enquiries relating to this matter should be directed to the ACMA at info@acma.gov.au
March 2020
27 March 2020
Due to the current medical emergency all examinations have been suspended.
If you wish to obtain an amateur radio qualification, the AMC Amateur Radio Office is currently implementing a remote assessment process.
To register for a remote assessment, please email amc.ar@utas.edu.au
17 March 2020
Please be advised following the recent developments relating to COVID-19, the AMC Amateur Radio Office, under direction from the University of Tasmania policy, will cease all face to face teaching and related activities from Monday 23rd March, this will include the AMC Amateur Radio assessors.
No further face to face examinations are to be conducted from this date and no examination papers will be issued from the office. New developments, including the 2x1 Callsigns will be on hold until the situation has resolved.
All examinations received before the 23rd March will be marked as per normal.
Our administrative teams are working both on and off campus which may also impact normal operating efficiency.
Thank you for your patience as we organise ourselves for this new normal.
January 2020
List of Publicly Available Callsigns
The database containing a List of Publicly Available Callsigns is now available and can be found on our website here: Publicly Available Callsigns. This database enables you to search callsigns that are currently available for allocation.
December 2019
Christmas/New Year Operating Hours
The office will be closing at 12 Noon on Tuesday 24 December and reopening 9.00 am Thursday 2 January 2020.
List of Publicly Available Callsigns
The database containing a List of Publicly Available Callsigns will be launched on our website in January. This database will enable you to search callsigns that are currently available for allocation. Watch this space….
Amateur Radio Clubs
A list of current Amateur Radio Clubs throughout Australia can now be found on our website here: List of Amateur Radio Clubs. Whether you are new to the hobby or have been on the airwaves for a while, Clubs are a wonderful way of getting in touch with fellow amateur radio operators.
If any Club details require updating, please forward details to amc.ar@utas.edu.au
Application Processing Times
Please remember that under our Deed of Agreement with the ACMA we have 15 working days to process a completed application.
