In 2008 John, ON4UN, and Mark, ON4WW, wrote a comprehensive document entitled "Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur," document aiming to become a universal guide for newcomers and old-timers alike on the subject of operating ethics and operating procedures.

This document was accepted by the IARU AC (Administrative Council, the highest body of the IARU) as representing the point of view of the IARU on the subject. During further regional IARU meetings it was emphasized that the document be made available via all means, and at no cost, in as many languages as possible to the ham radio fraternity.

Two years later the document has been translated in more than 25 languages, with more coming. In some countries the document is also offered in printed format and a large number of amateur radio sites have a link to the document on their site, be it in English or in the local language(s). Our most sincere thanks go to all our friends who spent hundreds of hours to take care of these translations.

To achieve easier access to all of the existing versions and languages of the document, the authors have set up the Ham Radio Ethics and Operating Procedures web site. It contains a listing of all versions/languages, sorted by country, where you can download the translations in any of the following forms:

• PDF or Word documents from various countries
• Directly from the different Radio Societies' web sites
• A downloadable PowerPoint (available in one of three languages--English, French and Dutch)

This dedicated mini-site also offers you the most direct way to let us know your comments and suggestions. That is what the guestbook page is for. Please use it.

We also provided a few links to web sites that pursue the same goal as we do: make our bands a better place to enjoy our fantastic hobby.

John, ON4UN, and Mark, ON4WW