The Amateur is always Considerate…..
He never knowingly uses the air in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of other persons.
The Amateur is Loyal…..
He offers his loyalty, encouragement and support to his fellow radio amateurs, his Club and to the South African Radio League, through which Amateur Radio is represented.
The Amateur is Progressive…..
He keeps his station abreast of science. It is well built and efficient. His operating practice is above approach.
The Amateur is Friendly…..
Slow and patient sending when requested, friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance, co-operation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of true Amateur Spirit.
The Amateur is Balanced…..
Radio is his hobby. He never allows it to interfere with any of the duties he owes to his home, his job, his school, or his community.
The Amateur is Patriotic…..
His knowledge and his station are always ready for the service of his country and his community
Die Amateur se Kode
Die Amateur is Bedagsaam…
Die amateur is ‘n ware heer. Hy sal nooit bewustelik of moedswillig die radiogolwe op so ‘n wyse vir sy eie genot aanwend om daardeur die genot vir ander te bederf nie.
Die Amateur is Lojaal…
Die Amateur is lojaal teenoor die Suid-Afrikaanse Radioliga en bied sy ondersteuning aan. Hy lê hom neer by die onderneming wat die SARL aan die owerheid beloof het.
Die Amateur is Progressief….
Die Amateur is progressief en sy stasie is in tred met die wetenskap. Sy bedienings praktyk is netjies en ordelik.
Die Amateur is Vriendlik…
Die Amateur is vriendelik en verdraagsaam wanneer aan hom ‘n versoek gerig word. Hy verstrek geredelik raad aan alle amateurs en verleen hulp en samewerking in die gees van amateur radio.
Die Amateur is Ewewigtig…
Die Amateur is ewewigtig en laat nie toe dat sy stokperdjie met sy gesinslewe, werk of gemeenskap inmeng nie.
Die Amateur is Patrioties…
Die Amateur is patrioties, sy kennis en stasie is altyd vir sy land en gemeenskap beskikbaar.