WIA Proposes Operating Principles
The Board of the Wireless Institute of Australia has adopted the following Operating Principles as a guide for all amateurs:
We, the Australian Radio Amateurs will at all times:
Act and operate with integrity;
Be honest in our dealings;
Ensure that the operating equipment of our station is safe for ourselves and for visitors to our station;
Show respect to and extend courtesy to fellow amateurs and other spectrum users;
Be aware of and comply with our license conditions and the other laws and regulations that govern the installation and operation of our station;
Encourage others to participate in amateur radio;
Strive to improve our technical and operating skills;
Assist our community in emergencies;
Ensure that any spectrum interference issues resulting from the operation of our station are resolved promptly and with courtesy, and promote the benefits of amateur radio to the community.
(sourced from the WIA Website)
