New Amateur Radio Technical Requirements in Bulgaria

From 18th January 2019, New Technical Requirements has been published from Bulgarian Ministry of Communication.

Due to great commitment of BFRA now Bulgarian Amateurs have obtained some important changes :

  • Removed the age limit for the acquisition of Class 2 license (VHF and UHF with a power of not more than 5 watts, and HF from a club radio station).

  • Established a minimum age of fourteen to obtain Class A license (All bands with full legal power)

  • Removed the mandatory 6-month period between the Class 2 and Class 1 exams.

  • Significant increase in the power allowed in most bands : Max output power is now 1000 Watt (in stationary mode) and 1500 Watt allowed when participating in international contests.