VISION

• Recognition of the SARL by Government as the representative of Amateur Radio in South Africa
• Deregulation and simplification of the Amateur Service in South Africa
• Expansion of the Amateur Radio service in Southern Africa
• Acknowledgement of the Radio Amateur's role in society
• Promotion of Amateur Radio in schools as the best entry point into the fields of Science and Technology

OBJECTIVES OF THE SARL

• To encourage, develop and promote all activities connected with Amateur Radio, wireless communications, computer science and radio science generally
• To provide League members with a channel for negotiation with the authorities
• To give members the advantage of collective representation and control in all matters affecting Amateur Radio
• To protect Amateur Radio frequency allocations
• To promote international goodwill and understanding
• To promote recognition for Amateur Radio in all spheres of society in South Africa
• To provide emergency communications in times of disaster by means of Amateur Radio

REGULATORY OBJECTIVE

The League will promote and negotiate a legal and regulatory environment that:

• Acknowledges and permits the Amateur Radio Service
• Sees Amateur Radio as a "Service"
• Allocates all Amateur Bands allocated by the ITU Radio Regulations
• Offers licensing opportunities to ordinary citizens
• Allows frequent examination opportunities
• Encourages the full range of amateur service activities
• Provides low or no duties on imports
• Facilitates reciprocal and guest licensing.

Adopted by the members at the 1996 Annual General Meeting.