Amateur radio call signs of Ireland
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Amateur radio or ham radio
call signs
are unique identifiers for the licensed operators in Ireland
. Call signs
are regulated internationally by the ITU
as well as nationally by the An Coimisiún um Rialáil Cumarsáide (Commission for Communications Regulation) The latter is responsible for providing policy on the allocation of Ireland's radio spectrum to support efficient, reliable and responsive wireless telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructure.
has assigned Ireland the following call sign blocks for all radio communication, broadcasting or transmission:
Northern Ireland is assigned call signs from Ofcom
, the communications regulator of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and falls within GI, MI, 2I, GN, and MN prefixes within UK ranges as assigned by the ITU. The Irish Radio Transmitters Society
(IRTS) manage examinations for amateur radio licenses on behalf or Comreg, the Irish Telecomunications regulator. Membership of the IRTS is not required to sit the exam or hold a license.
While not directly related to call signs, the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU) further has divided all countries assigned amateur radio prefixes into three regions; Ireland is located in ITU Region 1.
The EJ series is assigned for operation in the off-shore islands of Ireland. Operators assigned an EI prefix simply substitute "EJ" prefix (eg. EI3xxx becomes EJ3xxx) when operating on an off-shore island.
There are six basic types of radio licenses that are sometimes distinguished with call signs:
Call signs are issued sequentially and specific call signs cannot be requested. Automatic stations (eg. repeaters) are issued call signs with the separating numeral identifying the band on which it works and the last letter indicating the type of transmission.
EI25SL is an Irish call sign once used by "Welcome Slovenia to EU Special Event". The separating numeral is "2" a "5" is first character of the suffix. The Limerick Radio Club has operated as EI6ØLRC and EI7ØFOY.
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are unique identifiers for the licensed operators in Ireland
Ireland
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are regulated internationally by the ITU
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as well as nationally by the An Coimisiún um Rialáil Cumarsáide (Commission for Communications Regulation) The latter is responsible for providing policy on the allocation of Ireland's radio spectrum to support efficient, reliable and responsive wireless telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructure.
Call sign blocks for telecommunication
The International Telecommunication UnionInternational Telecommunication Union
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has assigned Ireland the following call sign blocks for all radio communication, broadcasting or transmission:
| Call sign block | |
|---|---|
| EIA - EJZ | Ireland |
Northern Ireland is assigned call signs from Ofcom
Ofcom
Ofcom is the government-approved regulatory authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in the United Kingdom. Ofcom was initially established by the Office of Communications Act 2002. It received its full authority from the Communications Act 2003...
, the communications regulator of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and falls within GI, MI, 2I, GN, and MN prefixes within UK ranges as assigned by the ITU. The Irish Radio Transmitters Society
Irish Radio Transmitters Society
The Irish Radio Transmitters Society is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Ireland. Key missions of the IRTS include promoting amateur radio experimentation and representing the interests of Irish amateur radio operators before Irish and international...
(IRTS) manage examinations for amateur radio licenses on behalf or Comreg, the Irish Telecomunications regulator. Membership of the IRTS is not required to sit the exam or hold a license.
While not directly related to call signs, the International Telecommunication Union
International Telecommunication Union
The International Telecommunication Union is the specialized agency of the United Nations which is responsible for information and communication technologies...
(ITU) further has divided all countries assigned amateur radio prefixes into three regions; Ireland is located in ITU Region 1.
Call sign assignments for amateur radio
The An Coimisiún um Rialáil Cumarsáide (Commission for Communications Regulation) issues call signs in the EI series for amateur use. This allows for about 175,000 potential, 3-character suffixes to be available to licensed Irish amateurs or others under Irish jurisdiction.The EJ series is assigned for operation in the off-shore islands of Ireland. Operators assigned an EI prefix simply substitute "EJ" prefix (eg. EI3xxx becomes EJ3xxx) when operating on an off-shore island.
There are six basic types of radio licenses that are sometimes distinguished with call signs:
| Call sign class | Prefix | Numeral | Suffix format (c=numeral or letter. l=letter only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEPT European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations was established on June 26, 1959, as a coordinating body for European state telecommunications and postal organizations... Class 1 |
EI | 2-9 | cl (eg. EI3cl) |
| CEPT Class 2 | EI | 2-9 | ccl (eg. EI3ccl) |
| Club call sign | EI | Ø-9 | l, cl, ccl, or cccl (eg. EI3l, EI3cl, EI3ccl, EI3cccl) |
| Visitors | EI | 2-9 | Vcl (eg. EI3Vcl) |
| Special Event | EI | Ø-9 | l, cl, ccl, cccl or ccccl (eg. EI3l, EI3cl, EI3ccl, EI3cccl, EI3ccccl) |
Call signs are issued sequentially and specific call signs cannot be requested. Automatic stations (eg. repeaters) are issued call signs with the separating numeral identifying the band on which it works and the last letter indicating the type of transmission.
Special call signs
Ireland makes liberal use of numerals in the suffix to allow for special event call signs.EI25SL is an Irish call sign once used by "Welcome Slovenia to EU Special Event". The separating numeral is "2" a "5" is first character of the suffix. The Limerick Radio Club has operated as EI6ØLRC and EI7ØFOY.
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