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

Abbreviation	URE
Type	Non-profit organization
Purpose	Advocacy, Education
Location	Madrid, Spain ​IN80dj
Region served	Spain
Membership	8,000[1]
Official language	Spanish
President	Pedro Fernández Rey EA1YO
Affiliations	International Amateur Radio Union
Website	http://www.ure.es/

See also

• International Amateur Radio Union

References

1. 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.