JARL Reports First Membership Increase for 27 years

The JARL reports that in the year to 30th April 2021, membership increased by 574 reversing 27 years of decline but the number of radio amateurs in Japan fell by 12,000

JARL President's post -

As I have already reported in the previous issue of JARL NEWS (Spring 2021), JARL Web, e-mail magazine, etc., the number of members of this federation at the end of last year (Reiwa 2) [the Reiwa era started 2019 and years run May 1 to April 30] increased by 574 compared to the same period of the previous year. .. As of the end of the fiscal year, the number of members has increased year-on-year for the first time in 27 years since 1994. Once again, we would like to thank all the members concerned and everyone involved for their cooperation in running the federation.

This increase in the number of members has been taken up by various mass media such as TV news programs and national newspapers as bright news in the midst of the Corona disaster. It was a great pleasure to be informed about ham radio and JARL in this way, and it was a big event for the ham radio world as a whole.

In this news report, attention is being paid to amateur radio in relation to Corona's disaster, but unfortunately the number of amateur radio stations was 12,000 as of the end of the fiscal year compared to the previous year. It has decreased too much. Under these circumstances, I mentioned in this TV / newspaper interview that the number of members of the federation is increasing at the same time, but the regions that the federation has been working on so far. Membership development activities such as membership development plans by headquarters and branches, continuation of various campaigns for new members and current members, strengthening of cooperation with related organizations and companies, and activities of amateur radio and JARL We believe that the active promotion of PR has paid off as the number of members increased this time.

In addition to paying attention to amateur radio as a hobby, there is also a revision of the system related to amateur radio this spring, and expectations for amateur radio are increasing in social contribution activities and ICT human resource development. We will continue to strive to manage the organization of the federation so that the base of people who enjoy amateur radio can be further expanded, and that all members can play an active role as friends who enjoy amateur radio for a long time.

Amid rising expectations and attention to amateur radio, the commemorative station has started operation to commemorate the "Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games," which was postponed last year, to be held this summer, and commemorative awards and commemorative QSO parties. Is being held. In addition, "Ham Fair 2021" will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on October 2nd and 3rd this fall. Unfortunately, it was canceled last year due to the influence of the corona virus, but this year we are preparing to hold it so that young people from OM can visit us after thorough infection control measures.

We will continue to make efforts to manage the organization for the promotion and development of amateur radio and for the improvement of the satisfaction of our members. We ask for your continued understanding, support, and cooperation.