Get certificates and licenses for amateur radio

Here you can find information on amateur radio certificates, station licenses and release permits for amateur radio equipment from customs. Also find information on converting foreign licenses to Israeli licenses, level exams, overseas amateur radio permits, and working with international agencies.

You must pass the Ministry of Communications certification test to receive an amateur radio certificate.
Fill out the forms for each type of certificate:

Minors who wish to issue a new certificate and do not have an ID card: must send a photo of an Israeli passport, or a photo copy of the ID of one of the parents, including the attachment containing the minor's name.

Eligibility for an Israeli ham radio operator certificate for a ham radio operator who holds a foreign certificate

  • A foreign license / certificate will be recognized for obtaining an Israeli certificate if such comply with the CEPT requirements. 
  • A ham radio operator holding a foreign license that is not recognized by the CEPT, will be required to pass the ham radio operators exam of the Ministry of Communications, in order to obtain an Israeli ham radio operator certificate.

Israeli citizen/resident 
In order to obtain an Israeli ham radio operator certificate, the following forms must be submitted:

  • A photocopy of a ham radio operator certificate issued by a foreign country. 
  • The personal details form signed by the applicant.
  • Non-disclosure agreement form signed by the applicant. 
  • A photocopy of the Israeli passport or identity card. 
  • A passport photo in JPG format.

Temporary residents / citizens of a foreign country

Pursuant to Regulation 16 (a) of the Wireless Telegraph Regulations (Licenses, Certificates and Fees), 5747 - 1987:

16. (a) – The Director may recognize a certificate issued by another country (hereinafter - another certificate) with full, partial or qualified recognition, and he may condition such recognition on professional knowledge and execution ability, to the satisfaction of examiners appointed by the Director.

  • Temporary residents of Israel and citizens of foreign countries will be granted a temporary permit of up to 3 months to operate a ham radio station, using the foreign call sign granted to license applicants in their country, with a prefix of 4X /.
  • A ham radio operator who holds a foreign license recognized by the CEPT, who is in the country for work purposes for over a year and provides a work permit from his employer and holds a valid ham radio operator license from his country, will receive a call sign and an Israeli license of the same level as his license. 
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See how to apply in each subchapter:

What you need

You must submit the following:

Complete and submit the update of personal information on the amateur radio license application form.

  • Read the how to apply for a license to operate an amateur satellite radio station
  • The process requires coordination with outside organizations, including
    • The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
    • The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)
  • The coordination is required as satellites used for amateur radio are usually not geo-stationary relative to a specific point on earth, but orbit around the earth. Uncoordinated operation may cause bidirectional radio interference between satellites and between satellites and ground stations
  • Since the coordination process with ITU and IARU takes a long time, you should begin the application process as early as possible so as not to disturb your timetable
     
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  • The Ministry of Communications issues radio call-signs to amateur radio operators who have passed its examinations.
  • You can get a special one-time call sign for events, like the Eurovision or the landing of the Beresheet spacecraft. Amateur radio operators can apply for temporary call-signs that are appropriate for these types of events.
  • These call-signs are temporary and for one-time use, and are not for use once the event has concluded.

What you need

Submit the following documents:

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Table of costs of services to amateur radio operators
ServiceFeeComments/Payment Conditions
Application for a new amateur radio licenseILS 105A notice of payment will be sent after all the required documents have been received.
Application for an amateur satellite radio station operating licenseILS 105A notice of payment will be sent after all the required documents have been received.
Application for a new amateur radio certificate following loss of the certificate or updating personal informationFree

 

Amateur radio examination (any type of test for any level)Free 
Conversion of foreign amateur radio certificate to an Israeli oneFree    
Application to receive a temporary or special one-time call-signFree 
Application to update personal information on the licenseFree 

 

Please note:

  • You can pay on the online
  • You will be sent confirmation of payment after you have submitted all the required documents.
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Submit all the required documents together by:

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Please note, if there is any difference or conflict between the information on this page and the law, the provisions of the law will apply.

Ministry of Communications

Engineering Administration - Planning and Spectrum Engineering Branch

03-5198173

Additional telephone: 03-5198291

Fax: 03-5107576
Email: [email protected]

Reception by appointment only

  • Sunday to Thursday, from 9am to midday
    No reception on holiday eves or Hol Hamoed

    Adress

    Ministry of Communications
    Shalom Meir Tower,
    Ahad HaAm 9, Tel Aviv
    East entrance, 10th floor

    Fax: 03-5107570