Introduced by the PZK General Assembly in 1957.

  • The radio amateur is a patriot. They are always ready to serve their country and society with their knowledge and equipment.
  • The radio amateur is progressive. They maintain their radio station at the forefront of current technical knowledge, using it efficiently and in accordance with accepted practices.
  • The radio amateur is well-balanced. Although amateur radio is their passion, they never allow it to interfere with their responsibilities to their home, profession, school, or community.
  • The radio amateur is a good fellow.
  • Transmitting at a speed suited to the correspondent’s preference, offering friendly advice to a beginner, and showing help and understanding to a shortwave listener—these are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
  • The radio amateur is a gentleman. They never knowingly use the airwaves for their own amusement in a way that makes it difficult for other amateurs to communicate.
  • The radio amateur is loyal to their association. Acknowledging that it makes amateur radio possible for them, they contribute to the continued development of the Polish Amateur Radio Union through their work.
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A few commandments for the radio amateur.

  • Before switching on the transmitter, listen to make sure that another radio amateur is not already operating on the frequency. If you hear an amateur station on that frequency, refrain from transmitting until you are certain that you will not cause interference. You can tune to another clear frequency.
  • Pay close attention to tuning precisely to the frequency on which your correspondent is operating if you wish to work them.
  • If you do not, your correspondent may lose track of you, and the contact will either not be established or will be interrupted.
  • Precise tuning also reduces the bandwidth occupied by the signal and therefore reduces interference on the band.
  • Always adjust your transmitting speed to match your correspondent’s speed. Always reply at the speed at which they send CQ or at which they answered your CQ. If you want to operate at a higher speed, suggest “pse QRQ” to your correspondent.
  • Do not repeat words unnecessarily; wait until your correspondent asks you to do so.
  • Only the report, QTH, and name should be repeated two or three times.
  • Pay attention to whether the QSO took place on “your” frequency. If not, choose another clear frequency for the next contact. This rule also applies during contests.
  • After finishing a contact on “your” frequency, never call CQ immediately after sending SK. Wait a moment and listen—someone may wish to establish contact with you.
  • Always give reports accurately. Do not be guided by a momentarily good reception; give the average signal strength.
  • Before starting to operate, be prepared to provide weather conditions, as your correspondent may ask you for them.
  • It is recommended that you test transmission using a dummy load. If possible, transmit “TEST” and your own callsign.
  • During a contact, use plenty of polite and friendly expressions. Try to make the contact an enjoyable conversation and create a friendly atmosphere.
  • Under no circumstances should you answer a DX call if you are not a DX station for the caller.
  • Begin transmitting at a medium output power level, which can later be adjusted as needed.
  • An output power level of QRP (max. 5 W) is highly welcome for making contacts, as it demonstrates considerable operating and technical expertise.