Visiting Israel - אגודת תקשורת הרדיו הישראלית

Visiting Israel

Amateurs coming from countries that have implemented the CEPT T/R 61-01 agreement do not have to apply for a reciprocal license. They can bring their equipment, and operate in Israel for a period of up to 3 months, providing that they have a valid "home country" license with them. Their call sign is as follows: 4X/ and home call

 

Non-European signatories to the CEPT T/R 61-01 agreement are

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Israel
  • Netherlands Antilles (Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba, St Maarten)
  • New Zealand
  • Peru
  • South Africa
  • USA

 https://docdb.cept.org/download/4541 Source

 

If you are coming from a non-CEPT country, please contact info@iarc.org  for advice well in advance of your visit

 

Israel is in IARU Region 1. Frequency and power limits are different from Regions 2 & 3, particularly for 80, 40 and 6 meters. Please check the frequency table below before operating

Frequency table – Israel

Staying longer than three months

CEPT T/R 61-02 applies to stays over 3 months. Please contact info@iarc.org  for advice well in advance of your visit

Making Aliya

If you are making aliya to Israel, ham radio may not be the first thing on your mind! But it's worth knowing that you may qualify for an Israeli license equivalent to the grade of your foreign callsign. For further information, please contact info@iarc.org  for advice

For licensing, see

https://www.gov.il/en/service/radio-amateurs-certificates