North East Amateur Radio Conclave by Tripura HAM Radio Club

Tripura HAM Radio Club VU2THR ( A unit of Disaster Awareness Society) is planning to host  North East Amateur Radio Conclave on 26th  January, 2026 at Agartala , Tripura. Guidance and support required from all HAMs and SWL. If any suggestions/ views than please send it to vu3hvu@gmail.com

(Via Jose Jacob, VU2JOS)

KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI MAHOTSAV Ham Radio Operation by IIH

Saluting Our Brave Soldiers : KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI MAHOTSAV Ham Radio Operation. 

As we prepare to commemorate the KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI MAHOTSAV, we are honoured to announce that we have received permission from the Indian Army and the Ministry of Communication, WPC Wing, Government of India with a special callsign AT25KAR to operate a Ham Radio station from Kargil (Jammu & Kashmir). Under the banner of "Forever in Operations," we will be paying tribute to the indomitable spirit and sacrifice of our brave soldiers who dedicated their lives to our nation. This special Ham Radio operation under the Special callsign AT25KAR serves as a platform for us to express our deepest gratitude and salute the unwavering courage of our soldiers. It is an opportunity for us, as Hams, to come together and honor their valor and sacrifice. IIH team under Dr. Shankar Sathyapal (Handle Dr. Sp) with nine Hams including three YLs will be operating from 10th – 14th June 2024. IIH has provided opportunities for youngster's, new comers and specially for 03 YLs. List of Ham Operators are furnished below:

SN   Name    Callsign

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1. Dr. SHANKAR SATHYAPAL VU2FI
2. Dr. HIREMATH RUDRAYYA VU3IGP
3. MAHESH ACHARYA VU3MBV
4. MANJUNATHA. R VU3CJM
5. B.VENKATASUBRAMANIAN VU3OIM
6. SUGANYA.B VU3DUG
7. NANDA KISHORE. A.V VU3UBN
8. SHILPA MANJUNATH VU3FCE
9. MONISH. L VU3NVY
10. S.LAKSHMI VU3LXI 

We invite all Hams to join us in this noble endeavour in establishing HF Radio contact as we remember and pay homage to our heroes who fought fearlessly for our country's pride and honor. Let us unite in spirit and broadcast our heartfelt tribute across the airwaves, ensuring that their legacy lives on in our hearts forever. We will keep you posted bands / frequencies we will be operating between 10th – 14th June 2024. You will be honoured with paper QSL card for all VU Hams. 

(Dr. Shankar Sathyapal, VU2FI (IIH team head) Ham Operations - Kargil)

HAM Radio license exam in Assam

Good News for anyone interested in becoming a Amateur Radio Operator (HAM) in Assam. The NIAR Club Station, Guwahati and Guwahati University Amateur Radio Activity Centre are jointly going to arrange ASOC Examination in Assam, tentatively in the month of May/June 2020. The exam will be conducted in Guwahati by WPC wing of Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India. If sufficient candidate apply for the exam from Upper Assam, the organisers may arrange an examination centre in Jorhat also. Interested radio enthusiasts may contact the following persons for  application form and other details. All assistance regarding study materials, mock test will be provided to enrolled candidates and a pre-exam ham radio workshop will also be arranged in Jorhat very shortly. 

Candidates in Jorhat and Upper Assam may contact:-

Prithwiraj Purkayastha (VU3TQD)

Radio & Hobby Foundation, Jorhat. 

Pub Bongalpukhuri, 

By Lane-4, Jorhat-785001

Cell Phone- 9435350875 

Email:- rhfjorhat@gmail.com

Interested Candidates in Guwahati may Contact:-

Mr. Tahiruddin Ahmed (VU2TUO), 

NIAR Club Station (VU2VKP), IETE Guwahati Centre.c/o APRO Trg School, Jalukbari, Guwahati-13.

Mobile:- 9101446988

Email:- ahmed_taheruddin@rediffmail.com

(Jose Jacob)

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

DX Engineering acquires Clifton Laboratories

For decades, Clifton Laboratories has been at the leading edge of Ham Radio technology, making preamplifiers and filters with unparalleled performance characteristics. Now, that tradition of quality will continue under the DX Engineering brand. DX Engineering recently acquired exclusive rights to Clifton Laboratories' Amateur Radio gear.

Each item's part number, design specs, and impeccable quality remains the same—it will just be built by DX Engineering and carry the DX Engineering name. There are over a dozen Clifton Laboratories Amateur Radio products that will be manufactured, including several popular filters and preamplifiers. DX Engineering is also committed to offering parts and tech support for owners of Clifton Laboratories' legacy products.

Fans of Elecraft's K-series transceivers are very familiar with the Clifton name. The company has a series of filters, preamplifiers, adapters and other enhancement products tailored precisely to these well-liked HF radios. DX Engineering will ensure that this Elecraft-specific gear will be refined and supported.

Also included in the transition is Clifton Laboratories' extensive range or RF filters, like its Z10020 medium wave band reject filter. Designed for Amateur Radio operators battling interference from strong or nearby AM broadcast band commercial radio signals, the Z10020 can deliver up to 80 dB of signal rejection.

DX Engineering is tooling up to begin production of Clifton Laboratories products, expect to see the full line available by mid-summer 2016.

Visit DX Engineering online at DXEngineering.com

(Press Release)


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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

Despite computers, there’s still interest in ham radio

You'd think that with all the computers in homes, all the smartphones in the hands of everybody from children through senior citizens, all the internet, the world wide web, the forums and blogs and Twitter and Facebook and email and chat boxes and social media, there would be absolutely no interest in an old-time hobby like ham radio.

Read more at :

http://www.therolladailynews.com/article/20150730/NEWS/150739851

Ham Radio: Communication without failure

SHARADA ADHIKARI

 

KATHMANDU: A restless day it was — April 25. As soon as the 7.6 tremblor rocked the country, people instantaneously started dialing phones to get updates of their loved ones — but the telephone network was a let-down for many, especially to the cell phone users. By the time the network started working, the cell phones were running out of battery and there was no electricity supply to recharge.

Read The Himalayan Times story at :

http://thehimalayantimes.com/rssReference.php?headline=Ham+Radio%3A+Communication+without+failure&NewsID=456866

Broadcasting critical info hours after disaster strikes

When disasters such as the Nepal earthquake hit, communications are often cut and radio and TV stations off air. First Response Radio aims to get on air within 72 hours of a calamity with its 'station in a suitcase.' 

More at : 

 

http://www.dw.de/broadcasting-critical-info-hours-after-disaster-strikes/a-18476460

Indian Amateur Radio Operators help in disaster relief after floods

Members of National Institute of Amateur Radio (NIAR), Hyderabad are currently  providing emergency communications in the flood effected Uttarakhand  state, North India. The operating frequencies are 7073 kHz LSB &  14160 kHz USB. Callsigns are VU2JOS, VU2MCW, VU3NUG, VU3CFN

Relief & rescue operation website of Uttarakhand Govt :  http://dms.uk.gov.in/

 

News reports :

 

HAM radio operator 'links up' Uttarakhand and W Bengal

Ravik Bhattacharya , Hindustan Times  Kolkata, June 26, 2013

 

Sitting in his 8ft by 10ft dingy room in the Kolkata suburb of Sodepur, a junior employee of a dairy firm armed with a small, black, ungainly kit, has emerged as a ray of hope for dozens of families of missing persons in disaster-ravaged Uttarakhand.

More at :  http://tinyurl.com/ndmocoa

 

 

Hams from Hyderabad aiding rescue ops

TNN | Jun 27, 2013, 02.00 AM IST

 

HYDERABAD: VU2JOS is on the job. And so is VU2MCW. Two hams, amateur radio operators, are volunteering in the rescue operations in Uttarakhand. The National Institute of Amateur Radio (Niar) in the city has jumped into action to assist the administration in establishing contact at places which are difficult to access.

 

More at :

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Hams-from-Hyderabad-aiding-rescue-ops/articleshow/20787968.cms

 

Community Radio gives voice to Uttarakhand victims

RnM Team    26 Jun 13 17:28 IST 

 

MUMBAI: Heaving pouring in Uttarakhand has made the rescue operation complicated, but at this difficult time, flow of information has become an important task. Gram Vaani has set up free Mobile Vaani for each of the three community radio stations (CRS)- Kumaon Vani (Mukteshwar), Mandakini Ki Awaz (Rudraprayag) and Henvalvani (Chamba Valley) in the flood affected region.

 

More at : 

http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/community-radio-gives-voice-uttarakhand-victims

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

 

 

Hams: We're good in a disaster

Bearded radio fans also NASA's go-to guys for controlling Mars rovers

By Anna Leach

Posted in Wireless, 13th July 2012 08:37 GMT

They look unassuming, but these quiet types murmuring strings of numbers and letters into their transceivers are manning back-up comms for the world, the communication system most likely to survive an apocalyptic event.

These are the people who maintain the kit we fall back on when masts jam, cables break and global comms fail.

More at : 

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/07/13/amateur_radio_nasa_disaster/

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

Youths to bond with the best - ham radio

Guess what's going to ensure uninterrupted communication at NYF? It's neither the internet nor the smartphone - Gen Y is going to be connected, albeit indirectly, via amateur radio aka ham radio, which is a first for youth festival.

More at :
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Youths-to-bond-with-the-best-ham-radio/articleshow/11457175.cms