Asia-Pacific Ham Radio
Amateur radio national societies, clubs, and resources across the Asia-Pacific region. Home to the second-largest amateur radio population in the world.
Japan
Japan Amateur Radio League. Japan has the second-largest amateur radio population in the world. JARL coordinates licensing, contests (including the JIDX and All Asian DX contests), and QSL services for JA operators.
Visit JARL →Tokyo Ham Fair
Asia's largest amateur radio event, held annually in Tokyo. Features manufacturer exhibits from Icom, Yaesu, and Kenwood (all Japanese companies), plus flea markets and technical presentations.
JA Call Signs
Japanese amateurs use JA, JH, JR, JE, JF, JG, JI, JJ, JK, JL, JM, JN, JO, JP, JQ, JS, 7J, 7K, 7L, 7M, 7N prefixes. The number after the prefix indicates the call area (0-9).
Australia & New Zealand
Wireless Institute of Australia. Founded in 1910, making it one of the oldest radio societies in the world. Coordinates amateur radio licensing, contests, and emergency communications in Australia. VK prefix.
Visit WIA →New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters. Coordinates amateur radio activities in New Zealand including licensing support, contests, and branch clubs. ZL prefix.
Visit NZART →Oceania DX Contest
Annual contest for contacts with Oceania stations. Separate phone and CW weekends in October. A good way to work VK and ZL stations from outside the region.
Other Asia-Pacific Societies
| Country | Society | Prefix |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | KARL (Korean Amateur Radio League) | HL/DS |
| India | ARSI (Amateur Radio Society of India) | VU |
| China | CRSA (Chinese Radio Sports Association) | BY/BV |
| Thailand | RAST (Radio Amateur Society of Thailand) | HS |
| Philippines | PARA (Philippine Amateur Radio Association) | DU |
| Indonesia | ORARI (Organisasi Amatir Radio Indonesia) | YB |
| Malaysia | MARTS (Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters' Society) | 9M |
| Singapore | SARTS (Singapore Amateur Radio Transmitting Society) | 9V |
| Taiwan | CTARL (Chinese Taipei Amateur Radio League) | BV |
| Pakistan | PARS (Pakistan Amateur Radio Society) | AP |
| Bangladesh | BARS (Bangladesh Amateur Radio Society) | S2 |
IARU Region 3
IARU Region 3 covers the Asia-Pacific area including East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Oceania. The region coordinates band plans and represents amateur interests to telecommunications regulators across the Asia-Pacific.
Asia-Pacific amateurs participate in many international contests, and several countries have their own active contest programs. The All Asian DX Contest, JIDX, and Oceania DX Contest are popular regional events.