AT1RS - HAMS celebrating 250th Session of Rajya Sabha & 70th anniversary of the Indian Constitution

HAMS CELEBRATING AT1RS

Venue :KAPPAD BEACH

Dates and time 08.12.2019 to 22.02.2020 qrv on all saturdays, sundays and other holidays

250th Session of Rajya Sabha The Parliament of India is a magnificent manifestation of the democratic ethos of our country. The Parliament of India has three constituents, namely, the President of India, the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) consists of not more than two hundred fifty members, out of which two hundred and thirty-eight members represent the States and Union territories and twelve members are nominated by the President. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of its members retire biennially. A member who is elected for a full term retains his membership for six years.

Rajya Sabha being a federal chamber enjoys certain special powers under the Constitution. All the subjects/areas regarding legislation have been divided into three Lists - Union List, State List and concurrent List. Union and State Lists are mutually exclusive - one cannot legislate on a matter placed in the sphere of the other. However, if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a majority of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting saying that it is "necessary or expedient in the national interest" that Parliament should make a law on a matter enumerated in the State List, Parliament becomes empowered to make a law on the subject specified in the resolution, for the whole or any part of the territory of India. 

70th anniversary of the Indian Constitution 

The Constitution of India was framed by a Constituent Assembly set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. The Constituent Assembly set up 13 committees for framing the constitution including a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. On the basis of the reports of these committees, a draft of the Constitution was prepared by a seven-member Drafting Committee. It is the longest written Constitution in the world containing 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 12 Schedules. If one looks at the formation, adoption and passing of the Constitution of India, it took a total of 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete it. 

People of India are the ultimate custodians of the Constitution. It is in them that sovereignty vests and it is in their name that the Constitution was adopted. The Constitution empowers the citizen, but the citizen too empowers the Constitution – by following it, by adhering to it, by protecting it, and by persevering to make it more meaningful with words and deeds. The Constitution is nobody's preserve – and it is everybody's preserve. The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the Government. The Committee suggested that steps needed to be taken to ensure that the individual did not overlook his duties while in exercise of his Fundamental Rights.

AMATEUR RADIO FIELD DAY 2020 AT1RS Dedicated to Bharat Ratna Dr.B.R.Ambedkar

Venue :KAPPAD BEACH

Dates and time 25.01.2020 to 26.01.2020

Organised by: Repeater society of Calicut and MARS Ham Radio or Amateur Radio

Often called "ham radio," the Amateur Radio Service has been around for a century. In that time, it's grown into a worldwide community of licensed operators using the airwaves with every conceivable means of communications technology. Amateur Radio is a fascinating hobby for people or all ages of all walks of life irrespective of age, educational qualifications and status. Its people range in age from youngsters to grandparents. Even rocket scientists and a rock star or two are in the ham ranks. Most, however, are just normal folks who enjoy learning and being able to transmit voice, data and pictures through the air to unusual places, both near and far, without depending on commercial systems. It is well suited to the persons with disabilities and elder citizens who are looking for new friends in their life. 

Ham radio has always been in the forefront whenever a disaster strikes, be it a flood, a cyclone, an earthquake or whatever kind of natural or man made situation.. The Amateur Radio frequencies are the last remaining place in the usable radio spectrum where one as an individual can develop and experiment with wireless communications. Hams not only can make and modify their equipment, but can create w hole new ways to do things  

How 300 Radio Operators Are Helping Rescue People In Flood-Hit Kerala

The HAM or amateur radio operators are licenced to conduct such communications under specific radio frequencies by the Union Ministry of Communications.

HAM radio operators are helping in rescue operations in flood-devastated Kerala by tracing stranded people through their last mobile phone location and sharing information with officials as most communication services remain hit in the state.

Full story at  :

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/how-300-radio-operators-are-helping-rescue-people-in-flood-hit-kerala-1903973

Disaster preparedness: APRO to use amateur radio

To add teeth to the disaster preparedness, Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO) has decided to fall back on the use of amateur radio, also known as HAM radio.

The APRO is already working on a plan to regroup trained HAM radio operators once again after the Government of India lifted the ban on its use recently.

Full story at :

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=feb2417/city050

EC seeks support from Ham radio operators

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought support from Ham radio operators, who were applauded for their service during the earthquake in Nepal, in the upcoming Assembly elections in Bengal.

Amateur operators with high frequency radios will provide communications support to EC officials in areas with negligible or zero mobile telephone network. In a letter to Ambarish Nag Biswas, secretary of West Bengal Radio Club (Amateur), the poll panel has asked for support during the six-phase polls in Bengal, starting from April 4.

See more at:

http://m.deccanherald.com/articles.php?name=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/536964/ec-seeks-support-ham-radio.html

HAM Operators to Network International Fleet Review

By Express News Service

VIJAYAWADA: As many as 22 Ham Radio operators from two Telugu speaking states - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana - will be connecting all the important key points of International Fleet Review scheduled to be held in Visakhapatnam from February 4 with the Ham radio communication network.

They will deploy their personal modern all mode communication equipment (single unit capable of functioning in multi modes like HF, VHF and UHF) that have ability to transmit in the ranges of both global and local. Further, they will be deploying VHF repeater for linking all the walkie-talkies in the vicinity of Visakha City.

Full story at :

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/HAM-Operators-to-Network-International-Fleet-Review/2016/02/02/article3256831.ece

Amateur radio turns vital link when gadgets fail in flood-hit Chennai

A steady stream of messages and news relayed from a home in suburban Kolkata kept many anxious people posted about relatives stuck in flood-ravaged Chennai, not with 21st-century technology but through its humble forefather — the radio.

Amateur radio, popular as HAM, crackled to life after smart phones and laptops gave up in the face of power outages and a clogged grid.

Full story at :

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/amateur-radio-turns-vital-link-when-gadgets-fail-in-flood-hit-chennai/story-CRmHIWBoKM0zbH1Y2xAx2N.html

Ham radio: Staying relevant in the social media era

For ham radio enthusiasts in the country, the hurdles are many, but the compensations are eclectic

 

Read the live mint story at :  http://tinyurl.com/c3ypbob

 

 

Ham station debut music to radio fans’ ears

Favourite hobby of many across globe, communication mode to help administration during disasters

Young geeks and amateur radio enthusiasts in the state capital can now explore the exciting world of ham radio.

National Institute of Amateur Radio (Niar), Hyderabad, on Wednesday joined hands with Prof G.P. Sinha Centre for Disaster Management and Rural Development, Patna for setting up a ham radio station at Rajendra Nagar as a pilot project sponsored by the Union ministry of information and technology.

More at :

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120419/jsp/bihar/story_15392831.jsp

When HAM tided over jams

Amateur radio (HAM) operators swung into action immediately when they heard news about earthquake and tsunami.
When all modes of communication, including cellphones got jammed due to hyper activity of the people, HAMs started to contact other operators in various parts of the state to help them to pass messages to their near and dear ones in the vicinity.


More at :

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/when-ham-tided-over-jams-713

The art of ham-mering out a 'hello'

Renuka Phadnis
They are amateur radio operators who use radio frequency to connect with people. They do this to make friends, conduct experiments as well as to establish communication during a calamity. These hobbyists call themselves Hams and are a significant line of communication, especially when other lines go down.

More at :
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/article2820787.ece

Ham Radio Classes at Bangalore

Next batch of weekend training programme for grant of Ham Radio Operating Licence will commence from Saturday 26th November 2011 Time: 1800 Hrs at Indian Institute of Hams, 2nd Floor, Gate No:2, Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Kasturba Road, Bangalore. Exam will be held during last week of Jan. 2012. Details please visit : www.indianhams.com

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