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Request an amateur radio call sign (private individuals) 

Service description

Request a personal call sign for amateur radio (call sign CEPT or NOVICE).

The assignment of a CEPT call sign authorizes the use of a radio system on all amateur radio frequency bands in the modes of Morse code, telex, packet radio, radiotelephony, facsimile and television.

The assignment of a NOVICE call sign authorizes the use of radio equipment on the amateur radio frequency bands in the modes Morse code, telex, packet radio, radiotelephony, facsimile and television.

Support - Contact

Federal Office of Communications
Radio Licences Section
Zukunftstrasse 44
PO Box 256
2501 Biel/Bienne

Email: kf-fk@bakom.admin.ch
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Preconditions

To use this service, you must be registered on eGov.Swiss and hold a valid certificate of proficiency in amateur radio (CEPT or NOVICE).

If you have an HB3 NOVICE call sign, you must first relinquish it before applying for a new HB9 CEPT call sign.

Fees

For allocation of a call sign, an administrative fee of CHF 110.00 is charged. CHF 110.00
The annual administrative fee is then CHF 50.00, starting the year after allocation. CHF 50.00

Links with further information

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