Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles

The Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles (URE) (in English, Spanish Amateur Radio Union) is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Spain. The organization has approximately 8,000 members, predominantly amateur radio operators in Spain. URE promotes amateur radio by sponsoring amateur radio operating awards and radio contests. The URE also represents the interests of Spanish amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners before Spanish and international telecommunications regulatory authorities.[1] URE is the national member society representing Spain in the International Amateur Radio Union.[2]

Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles
AbbreviationURE
TypeNon-profit organization
PurposeAdvocacy, Education
Location
Region served
Spain
Membership8,000[1]
Official language
Spanish
President
Víctor M. Spínola Mena EA7FUN
AffiliationsInternational Amateur Radio Union
Websitehttp://www.ure.es/

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  1. ^ a b Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles (2008). "Bienvenidos a la Web de URE". Retrieved Aug. 5, 2008.
  2. ^ International Amateur Radio Union (2008). "Member Societies". Retrieved Aug. 1, 2008.