Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba

Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba Cuban Amateur Radio Federation
Abbreviation	FRC
Type	Non-profit organization
Purpose/focus	Advocacy, Education
Headquarters	Havana, Cuba
Region served	Cuba
Membership	3,000[1]
Official languages	Spanish
President	Pedro Rodriguez CO2RP
Affiliations	International Amateur Radio Union
Website	http://frc.co.cu/

The Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba (FRC) (n English, Cuban Amateur Radio Federation) is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Cuba. The FRC claims that 98% of all Cuban amateur radio operators belong to the organization. These members are organized in 180 local amateur radio clubs that are affiliated with the Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba.^[1] Key membership benefits of FRC include a QSL bureau for those amateur radio operators in regular communications with other amateur radio operators in foreign countries and sponsorship of amateur radio operating awards and radio contests. FRC acts as a liaison between Cuban amateur radio operators and Cuban regulatory authorities.^[1] FRC is the national member society representing Cuba in the International Amateur Radio Union.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba (2008). "Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba". Retrieved Sep. 12, 2008.
2. ^ International Amateur Radio Union (2008). "Member Societies". Retrieved Feb. 21, 2008.