Optional Laboratory Certification
Equipment submitted through the Amateur Radio Program may be evaluated against published performance thresholds to earn Bronze, Silver, or Gold certification.
Certification criteria scale by frequency band and are based on objective, laboratory-defined performance metrics including impedance matching, spectral purity, frequency stability, phase noise, and filter performance.
Certification is optional. Operators may request measurement services without pursuing tier recognition. For those seeking documented distinction, certified equipment receives a formal report, physical certificate, and tier badge.