{"id":1640,"date":"2015-01-01T22:03:05","date_gmt":"2015-01-01T14:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marts.org.my\/ver2\/?page_id=1640"},"modified":"2026-01-10T02:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:27:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marts.org.my\/ver2\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About MARTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"marts-about-page\">\n<p>  <!-- Promo Banner --><\/p>\n<div class=\"promo-banner\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/marts.org.my\/ver2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Promo-JOIN-MARTS.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n      <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" \n        src=\"https:\/\/marts.org.my\/ver2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Promo-JOIN-MARTS.jpg\" \n        alt=\"Promo: Join MARTS \u2013 Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters' Society\" \n        class=\"wp-image-2423 alignnone size-full\"\n        style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 960px; display: block; margin: 0 auto 2rem;\"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/marts.org.my\/ver2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Promo-JOIN-MARTS.jpg 960w, https:\/\/marts.org.my\/ver2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Promo-JOIN-MARTS-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marts.org.my\/ver2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Promo-JOIN-MARTS-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marts.org.my\/ver2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Promo-JOIN-MARTS-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Introduction --><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters\u2019 Society (MARTS)<\/strong> is a non-profit organization founded in 1952, dedicated to serving amateur radio enthusiasts across Malaysia. As the national society for amateur radio in the country, MARTS fosters community, education, and technical advancement within the hobby.<\/p>\n<p>MARTS provides a dynamic platform for operators to connect, share knowledge, and participate in contests, training programs, and emergency communication initiatives. The society also represents Malaysian hams at national and international levels\u2014including as the <strong>sole Malaysian member<\/strong> of the <a href=\"http:\/\/iaru-r3.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- Key Benefit Highlight --><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #2271b1; padding-left: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; font-style: italic; color: #555;\"><p>\n    One major benefit of membership is access to <strong>Malaysia\u2019s largest national repeater linking system<\/strong>\u2014enabling seamless long-distance communication across states and strengthening nationwide ham connectivity.\n  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>  <!-- QSL Bureau Note --><\/p>\n<p>Members also enjoy access to a <strong>QSL bureau<\/strong>, simplifying confirmation of international contacts with fellow radio amateurs worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- Benefits Section --><\/p>\n<h2>Why Join MARTS?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Connect with a Vibrant Community<\/strong><br \/>Engage with experienced hams who offer mentorship, friendship, and shared passion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn &#038; Grow<\/strong><br \/>Attend workshops on radio operation, propagation, digital modes, and emergency comms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensing Support<\/strong><br \/>Get guidance through Malaysia\u2019s amateur radio licensing process and exam preparation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contests &#038; Field Days<\/strong><br \/>Showcase your skills in exciting on-air events and real-world operating scenarios.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Representation<\/strong><br \/>Be part of an IARU-recognized society that advocates for Malaysian hams worldwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive Resources<\/strong><br \/>Access newsletters, technical guides, and regulatory updates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency Communications<\/strong><br \/>Train and serve as a vital link during disasters when conventional systems fail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have Your Voice Heard<\/strong><br \/>Influence policy through MARTS\u2019 advocacy with MCMC and international bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>  <!-- Vision & Mission --><\/p>\n<h2>Our Vision<\/h2>\n<p><em>We aim to be one of the most progressive, enthusiastic, and friendly amateur radio societies in Malaysia\u2014supporting every ham, all the time.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Our Mission<\/h2>\n<h3>Reaching Out to Members<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase the number of licensed ham radio operators.<\/li>\n<li>Raise public awareness about amateur radio.<\/li>\n<li>Boost on-the-air activity nationwide.<\/li>\n<li>Provide backup communications during emergencies and disasters.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain trained volunteer teams in every state for rapid response.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen collaboration with affiliated clubs and members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Technical Advancement<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Build and share a central repository of technical knowledge online.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance the state-of-the-art in amateur radio technology.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage innovation among Malaysian radio amateurs.<\/li>\n<li>Operate and expand a nationwide linked repeater network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Spectrum Protection &#038; RFI Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate with MCMC, IARU, and ITU on spectrum planning to protect amateur radio allocations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 2rem; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"><em>Established in 2015 | MARTS \u2013 Since 1952<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\/* Optional: Add this to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS instead *\/\n.marts-about-page h2 {\n  margin-top: 2rem;\n  color: #2271b1;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;\n}\n.marts-about-page h3 {\n  margin-top: 1.5rem;\n  color: #333;\n}\n.marts-about-page ul, .marts-about-page ol {\n  padding-left: 1.5rem;\n  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;\n}\n.marts-about-page li {\n  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters\u2019 Society (MARTS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1952, dedicated to serving amateur radio enthusiasts across Malaysia. 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