VU3NYD: December 2011

PROUD TO BE A HAM

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PROUD TO BE A HAM

HAM Radio means Hertz, Armstrong and Marconi. The first letters of these three scientists combined to form HAM. Most of the common people do not know what a HAM radio is? In India the awareness is very limited when to the developed countries. Become a HAM is very simple, for this one has to undergo simple training and getting license from the Govt. of India by writing simple exam. A HAM can be able to develop a own radio station and he should work within the rules and regulation of international telecommunication union. It’s just like a licensed hobby. But it can also be used for disaster management. Its hobby filled with responsibility. Unless it’s a hobby with responsibility, HAM cannot be an alternative national resource. In India the services rendered by HAM were great. It’s a great honor to be a HAM. Every HAM should feel the honor and should work accordingly.

Amateur (HAM) Radio is truly a hobby but often one that makes a difference especially in emergency or disaster situations. It is an activity of Self Learning, Inter-Communication & Technical Investigation carried on between Amateur Radio Operators. Amateurs talk to local friends over the radio waves using a hand-held transceiver, communicating digitally with packet radio to exchange personal messages or vital information in an emergency, talking to other hams anywhere in the world, or engaging in contests with other Radio Amateurs over the airwaves there is something for everyone.

A HAM is not an ordinary person having the instinct to serve the humanity. He is technically skilled and thrust for knowledge and service. A HAM has global awareness and have the knowledge regarding weather conditions and early warnings and predictions of natural calamities.

Even though the present day technology has improved, we cannot deny HAM. When compared to the advanced technology HAM radio is a simple basic tool. But we cannot deny the services rendered for the past many years.

India has got the second place in population. But it has got last place in having HAM population. But it has less awareness compared to the other developed countries. It is the need of the hour to get proper awareness regarding the increase of HAM population. How can it be achieved? It is not a great problem. In my opinion it can be achieved through visiting schools and colleges and making the students awareness inculcating the idea of licensed and technically skilled serviceman ship among them.

If it can be achieved, the disaster management will become easy. When disasters occur, we need not to search for HAMs. If it can be achieved the disaster may not be a disaster. We can minimize the loss of lives and property.

Indian Red Cross Society has rendered its services in disaster management. It used and recognized the services of HAM radio. It also created a platform for HAM radio in its disaster services and had given training for the enthusiastic volunteers. Many volunteers are looking forward to get the training. It is a good sign.

I am a HAM, do you too? I am proud to be an Indian and a HAM. HAMs are national resource. Come my friend it is not too late to become a HAM.

Mr.VSSRK Prasad,

HAM Radio Operator and Resource Person,

Life Member of Indian Red Cross Society,

AP State Branch, Hyderbad.

E-mail: vu3nyd@gmail.com,

Mobile : 9866202123

Call Sign : VU3NYD

A HAM IN RED CROSS

Hai! HAM’s

I am V.S.S.RamaKrishna Prasad Call sign VU3NYD want to share my feelings and aspiration to you on this special occasion.

Being a HAM and having voluntary spit I was attracted to participate in several events and disaster relief activities such as Gujarat Earthquake in 2001, many Cyclone relief activities in costal Andhra Pradesh, Government events like National games, Pushkarams, and Sensitizing programmers conducted by Andhra Pradesh Science and Technology. I have gained more experience.

In January 2009 the India Red Cross Society organization started its one year duration Disaster Management Center (DMC) project supported by American Red Cross. In that project I was selected as a HAM Radio Operators because of my experience and voluntary spirit. During my stay in Red Cross I have learned a lot through varies trainings like 1) Mental health and Psychosocial support in emergencies and Psychological first aid.2) Essentials of disaster management and community based first aid. 3) Sphere minimum standards and monitoring & evaluation. 4) WATSAN and Emergency communications. I was given various kinds of training and also, I was gave HAM Radio training to Red Cross staff and volunteers. We purchased and installed HAM Radio equipment for two stations, one is at Hyderabad and another one is at Vijayawada. I collected the data of active HAM’s across Andhra Pradesh and placed it in Red Cross data base. Some of the members from the above were enrolled as Red Cross members by me. For this I got merit certificate from Andhra Pradesh Governor.

There was a big flood occurred in Krishna River in the month of October 2009. Then immediately rushed to Vijayawada and started relief services involving all voluntary HAM’s along with Red Cross HAM’s under my leadership almost all HAM’s rendered their whole hearted services forgoing their personnel comforts also. The HAM’s job was commendable for that we received appreciation letters from State Secrecatary A.P. Red Cross and appreciation from National Red Cross teams also.

The one year project ended in December 2009. I have received Certificate of Appreciation from American Red Cross Indian delegation, Head of India office New Delhi. Even though the project ended I wish to work as a Red Cross volunteer. Because I was influenced and inspired by the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross, they are Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.
This is my sincere appeal to all HAM’s to draw inspiration from me and enroll yourselves in Red Cross and render your voluntary support.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

BMC’s HAM radio, but no operators

The disaster management cell would not be able to save Mumbai if the mobile networks get jammed in the city.

To strengthen their communication system in case of emergencies, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had established HAM radio stations at their headquarters and the administrative ward. But there is no one to operate them.

The BMC had mooted to send 40 disaster control operators for free HAM training, but the six-month course has come to an abrupt end, with lakhs of rupees being wasted.

“The course is very technical. It is part of the radio engineering which takes two years to be taught. The same training is being imparted to us in span of six months. It is impossible for us to grasp it,” said an official from the disaster cell on condition of anonymity.

Top 100 countries by ham radio population.

Rank	Country	Amateur Radio Licenses
1	Japan	1296059
2	USA	679864
3	Thailand	141241
4	RO Korea	141000
5	Germany	79666
6	Chinese Taipei	68692
7	Spain	58700
8	UK	58426
9	Canada	44024
10	Russia	38000
11	Brazil	32053
12	Italy	30000
13	Indonesia	27815
14	France	18500
15	Ukraine	17265
16	Argentina	16889
17	Poland	16000
18	Australia	15328
19	Netherlands	14529
20	Sweden	10817
21	India	10679
22	Venezuela	10600
23	Denmark	10060
24	Hungary	9000
25	Czech Rep.	7086
26	Mexico	7059
27	Chile	7054
28	Slovenia	6500
29	Colombia	6500
30	Austria	6214
31	South Africa	6000
32	Finland	5900
33	Switzerland	5500
34	New Zealand	5464
35	Norway	5302
36	Belgium	5295
37	Paraguay	5085
38	Bulgaria	4950
39	Portugal	4200
40	Philippines	4000
41	Uruguay	3980
42	Romania	3500
43	Peru	3080
44	Greece	2952
45	Dominicana	2354
46	Panama	2024
47	Ecuador	2006
48	Cuba	1870
49	Bosnia	1758
50	Ireland	1658
51	Hong Kong	1508
52	Croatia	1410
53	Bolivia	1385
54	Belarus	1359
55	Israel	1225
56	Turkey	1200
57	Estonia	1000
58	Costa Rica	937
59	Slovakia	930
60	Lithuania	810
61	China	800
62	El Salvador	703
63	FYR Macedonia	620
64	Cyprus	578
65	Nicaragua	564
66	Luxembourg	525
67	Cote d'Ivoire	500
68	Malta	470
69	Trinidad	445
70	Morocco	391
71	Guatemala	386
72	Malaysia	381
73	Yugoslavia	354
74	Honduras	298
75	Pakistan	214
76	Lebanon	205
77	Sri Lanka	200
78	Moldova	192
79	Latvia	190
80	Tanzania	173
81	Fr. Polynesia	172
82	Grenada	168
83	Nigeria	158
84	Barbados	150
85	Iceland	140
86	Jordan	133
87	New Caledonia	130
88	Kuwait	126
89	Haiti	100
90	Zimbabwe	96
91	PNG	95
92	Singapore	95
93	Andorra	94
94	Oman	94
95	Suriname	93
96	Montserrat	92
97	Faroe Is.	90
98	Bermuda	90
99	Namibia	88
100	Jamaica	84

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PROUD TO BE A HAM

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

BMC’s HAM radio, but no operators

Top 100 countries by ham radio population.

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