The 1937 American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Handbook cites "Our Code", a creed for all amateurs.
I - The Amateur is Gentlemanly - He never knowlingly uses the air for his own amusement in such a way as to lesson the pleasure of others.
II - The Amateur is Loyal - He owes his Amateur Radio to the American Radio Relay League, and he offers it his unswerving loyalty.
III - The Amateur is Progressive - He keeps his station abreast of science. It is built well and efficiently. His operating practice is clean and regular.
IV - The Amateur is Friendly - Slow and patient sending, when requested. friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance and co-operation for the broadcast listener - these are the marks of the amateur spirit.
V - The Amateur is Balanced - Radio is his hobby. He never allows it to interfere with any of the duties he owes to his home, his job, his school or his community.
VI - The Amateur is Patriotic - His knowledge and his station are always ready for the service of his country and his community.
The same principles can be applied to Australian Amateur radio operators and it goes without saying that the 1937 references to "He" now extend to "He or She".
These words ring true after all of these years and every amateur should think of this creed when they switch on their equipment as an "amateur".
Pictured are two of the "outstanding" radio receiver offerings of 1937, as advertised in the 1937 Amateur Radio Relay League Handbook. Such receivers can still be found in the United States, at relatively good prices.
Created on 07/21/2008 07:15 PM by mesadm
Updated on 07/25/2008 10:24 AM by mesadm
