VU3NYD: August 2012

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.

Friday, August 31, 2012

VHF / UHF Repeaters in India

HAM Repeaters & Nets in India
VHF Repeaters
Location Call Sign Frequency (MHz)
Tx Rx Bangalore VU2IU 145.200 145.800
VU2RSB 145.700 145.100
VU2TWO 145.650 145.050
Bombay VU2BBB 145.000 145.600
Cochin VU2CHM 145.000 144.400
Coimbatore VU2RPT 145.800 145.200
VU2AOT 145.750 145.150
Hyderabad VU2SDZ 144.720 145.320
Kodaikanal VU2KOD 145.750 145.150
Madras VU2MRR 145.775 145.175
VU3MVR 145.675 145.075
VU2SMA 145.600 145.000
Mysore VU2TRE 145.725 145.125
New Delhi VU2RRG 145.200 144.600
VU2DLR 145.000
Palakkad VU2BCM 145.650 145.050
Quilon VU2CSD 145.350 144.750
Rajapalayam VU2RYM 145.600 145.000
Tiruchengodu VU2TCD 145.200 145.800
Tanjore VU2TJR
Yercaud VU2YCD

Net Timings
HF

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Time (IST) Frequency Name of the Net
(UTC +5.30) (KHz.)

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Daily Nets
07:00 - 08:00 7080 Charminar
07:15 - 08:15 7052 Belgaum
07:45 - 08:45 7015 TRAC CW
08:15 - 08:30 7050 KARL AM
19:00 - 19:30 14150 AIR Net India
20:00 - 20:15 7080 Marconi
22:00 - 22:30 7070 KARS
22:00 - 22:30 7080 Rajiv Gandhi / GEM
First Sunday
07:30 - 07:45 14292 ROAR

All Sundays
08:00-08:30 7095 Chat
08:30 - 09:15 7085 SWL DX

VHF

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Place Time (IST) Frequency Name of the Net
(UTC +5.30) (MHz.)

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Bangalore 06:30 - 06:45 145.200 (+) Kokarako net (Daily)
07:00 - 08:00 145.700 (-)(Main channel) R5 (Daily)
145.650 (-)(Standby channel) R5
07:00 - 08:00 145.650 (-) News Bulletin (Sunday)
20:30 -21:00 145.650 (-) R3 evening Net (Daily)
21:00 - 21:30 145.500 (S) Chandamama Net (Daily)
Coimbatore 07:00 - 07:15 145.800 (-) Happy Morning
08:30 - 08:45 145.000 (S) Evening
Kodaikanal 05:45 - 06:00 145.750 (-) Kokara-ko
06:45 - 07:00 145.750 (-) Morning
Madras 07:00 - 07:15 145.775 (-) Morning
21:30 - 21:45 145.500 (S) Night
Mysore 06:45 - 07:00 145.725 (-) Brindavan Net
21:30 - 21:45 145.725 (-) Chamundi Net
New Delhi 22:00 - 22:15 145.000 (S) New Delhi
Palakkad 07:15 - 07:30 145.650 (-)
21:45 - 22:00 145.650 (-)
Trivandrum 21:30 - 21:45 145.550 (S) Trivandrum
Visakapatanam 21:15 - 21:30 145.500 (S) Dolphin
UHF

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Place Time (IST) Frequency Name of the Net
(UTC +5.30) (MHz.)

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Bangalore 06:45 - 07:00 436.000 Bangalore UHF
Madras 21:30 - 21:45 436.880 Madras UHF