Organization : National Institute of Amateur Radio
Facility : Application for Grant of Amateur Radio Licence
Home Page :http://www.niar.org/how-to-be-a-ham.html
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Amateur Radio :
Amateur Radio is a scientific activity popularly known as “Ham Radio”. Amateur radio operators use two way radio stations and communicate with others similarly authorized using various modes of communication like voice, morse code, computers, internet etc. The things that amateur radio operators do with their radios are as diverse as the people themselves. The advanced amateur radio communication techniques include Automatic Position Reporting Systems using GPS information, Internet linking of Repeater stations, Interface with internet for exchange of emails, images etc as well as visual communication modes.
Benefits :
Things you can to do with Amateur Radio
** Amateur Radio operators in their free time use their radio stations and conduct two-way communication and exchange cultural, personal, technical information with other amateurs not only within India but all over the world. The two-way communications using Radio Transmitters, receivers, antennae can be either through Voice, Morse Code, Digital (Video & Data) or through Satellites.
** HF radios hams can talk to other hams in literally any part of the globe.
** VHF and UHF transceivers hams enjoy extremely reliable communications within their local community.
** Friendship – Make friends all over the world.
** QRP – Communicating with “very low power” is a challenge that many hams enjoy. QRP is usually practiced on the HF bands.
** There are several Digital Amateur Radio communication techniques that allow Hams to exchange text messages, send emails or even connect to Internet.
How to be a HAM :
Any individual above the age of 12 can became a ham in India after qualifying in Amateur Station Operators Certificate examination.
The Officer-In-Charge, Wireless Monitoring Station, Dept. of Telecommunication under Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, Govt. of India is the authority for conducting the examination in their own town provided there are sufficient number of applicants.
There are 2 grades of licences :
1. Restricted Grade – Permitting use of Medium power. (1 hour exam)
2. General Grade – Permitting use of Higher power. (2 hour exam)
** The syllabus consists of Basic Electronics and Communication Procedure and the exam is of objective type.
** To qualify in General Grade one must qualify in Morse Code at 8 words per minute.
** It takes just a few weeks training to become eligible for the examination.
** Basic knowledge can be obtained by purchasing study manuals, books on Morse Code from NIAR. There are many ways to go about preparing for and taking your ham radio license test.
Self-study :
Collect the study material and try to learn it yourself. Lot of information is available on internet now a days.
Local clubs :
For those that like a structured approach, many clubs organize classes to prepare people for their ham radio license test.
Fee :
** The exam fee is Rs. 100 per grade.
** Amateur Radio licences are issued after clearance by Home Ministry, Govt. of India.
** The licence fee for 20 years is Rs.1000/- and Rs.2000/- for life time.