Introduction
Amateur Radio Service exists in nearly every country and utilizes the same frequencies as in Malaysia. In Malaysia, the amateur radio is regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). To operate an amateur radio station in Malaysia, the operator must have an Amateur Radio Operator’s Certificate and an Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment
(ASAA) or a foreign amateur radio licensed from countries that have a reciprocal arrangement with Malaysia.
Getting Started
You can start you hobby in amateur radio by joining a local amateur radio club. Clubs can provide information about licensing in their respective area, local operating practices and technical advice.
In Malaysia, amateurs are required to pass an examination to demonstrate technical knowledge, operating competence and awareness of legal and regulatory requirements in order to avoid interference with other amateurs and other radio services.
There are two types of exams available.
1) RAE - Radio Amateur Examination (Class B - 9W prefix)
2) CW Test - Morse Code Test (Class A - 9M prefix)
RAE & CW Test will be scheduled twice per year. However MCMC also conducting a computerized test with limited 20 pax per-seat on monthly basis.
Examination Info can be obtained from the following URL >>> https://sems.skmm.gov.my/
Passing in the examination entitled you to apply for the Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment
(ASAA) or in general you can call it as Amateur Radio License (license).
If your ASAA application is approved, SKMM will issue a call sign with “9W” or “9M” prefix depending on your eligible operating class. This call sign is unique to amateur radio operator. You must use it on the air to legally identify your amateur station during any and all radio communication. The entry level to obtain the ASAA (or in general it’s call as the Amateur License) is ASAA Class B (“9W” prefix). You must operate on Class B for at least one year before eligible to
upgrade your license to Class A (“9M” prefix).
Getting Started
You can start you hobby in amateur radio by joining a local amateur radio club. Clubs can provide information about licensing in their respective area, local operating practices and technical advice.
In Malaysia, amateurs are required to pass an examination to demonstrate technical knowledge, operating competence and awareness of legal and regulatory requirements in order to avoid interference with other amateurs and other radio services.
There are two types of exams available.
1) RAE - Radio Amateur Examination (Class B - 9W prefix)
2) CW Test - Morse Code Test (Class A - 9M prefix)
RAE & CW Test will be scheduled twice per year. However MCMC also conducting a computerized test with limited 20 pax per-seat on monthly basis.
Examination Info can be obtained from the following URL >>> https://sems.skmm.gov.my/
Passing in the examination entitled you to apply for the Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment
(ASAA) or in general you can call it as Amateur Radio License (license).
If your ASAA application is approved, SKMM will issue a call sign with “9W” or “9M” prefix depending on your eligible operating class. This call sign is unique to amateur radio operator. You must use it on the air to legally identify your amateur station during any and all radio communication. The entry level to obtain the ASAA (or in general it’s call as the Amateur License) is ASAA Class B (“9W” prefix). You must operate on Class B for at least one year before eligible to
upgrade your license to Class A (“9M” prefix).