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(1) The Chinese government has announced a plan to replace old amateur radio operator certificates with new ones. According to the "Regulations on Amateur Radio Stations" and the "Notice on Optimizing Amateur Radio Management" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, a nationwide replacement program will be implemented from June 2025 to December 31, 2026.
(2) The replacement is applicable to holders of the "Chinese Amateur Radio Association Amateur Radio Operator Certificate" with a blue or green color and A or B class. The replacement will be handled by the local authorities where the original certificate was issued, unless the original certificate was issued by the China Radio Administration Center (CRAC), in which case CRAC will handle the replacement.
(3) Only the highest level of operator certificate will be issued to individuals who hold multiple classes of certificates. For example, if someone holds both A and B class certificates, they can only apply for a B class replacement. If someone holds A, B, and C class certificates, they can only apply for a C class replacement, and they must submit an application to the CRAC China Amateur Radio Association.
(4) To apply for the replacement, individuals can log in to the CRAC website and follow these steps:
(5) 1. Log in to the "Amateur Radio Station Operator Technical Ability Verification and Information Management System" on the CRAC website. 2. Click on "Candidate Services" > "Choose Exam" > "Apply for Replacement" > "Create Replacement" to apply for the replacement. 3. Only provide address, phone number, and a photo (for the new certificate) when applying, as other information cannot be modified. 4. If the application is rejected due to incorrect information, the individual cannot reapply for the same batch and must wait for the next batch. 5. The replacement application period is from Monday 18:10 to Friday 18:00, and the review period is one week after the application deadline. 6. The replacement results can be checked on the "Candidate Services" > "Choose Exam" > "Apply for Replacement" > "My Replacement" page.
(6) For more information, please contact the local authorities or the CRAC at 0471-4193560 or 4193523 (working hours only).