Question & AnswerQ&A (NTC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 4-7-90)
The main purpose is to weed out operators or licensees who use the Amateur Radio Service purely for commercial/business purposes and to maintain a high level of professionalism in the Amateur Radio Service.
Proof can include Log Extracts, QSL cards, DX awards for DX activities; documented technical experimentation such as test results, drawings, and circuit diagrams; proof of participation in emergency communications or membership in Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES).
No, membership is optional but highly encouraged as it promotes growth and exchange of ideas among amateur radio enthusiasts.
Endorsements must come from a local club duly recognized by the NTC as an Amateur Radio Club or a Class aAa Radio Amateur License holder.
The license of the Class aAa endorser may be suspended or revoked depending on the degree of abuse of authority.
The club must focus on Amateur Radio Activities since accreditation and must comply with its Memorandum of Agreement with the NTC, must not abuse the endorsement privilege, and must not use endorsements for money-making schemes.
Applicants for the Class aCa or aDa examination must show proof of having attended a seminar conducted by an authorized and accredited amateur radio club or a Class aAa Amateur Radio License holder.
The club’s authority to hold seminars and endorse applicants is withdrawn. The club can only regain authorization by conducting a joint seminar with another accredited club achieving a 50% passing rate.
No, they will no longer be allowed to endorse an applicant for an exam nor for the renewal of an amateur radio license.
The guidelines took effect on March 1, 1990, except the requirement for seminar attendance by exam applicants, which took effect two months after the approval on February 22, 1990.