Loyal. . . . offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.

Progressive . . . . with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operating above reproach.

Friendly. . . . slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advise and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance , cooperation and consideration for interests of others.  These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.

Balanced. . . . radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school, or community.

Patriotic . . . . station and skill always ready for service to country and community.

1. Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary, noncommercial communications service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications
   
2. Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.
   
3. Encouragement and improvement of the amateur radio service through the rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communications and technical phase of the art.
   
4. Expansion of the existing revision with in the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians and electronics experts.
   
5. Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance good will.