Special Amateur Radio callsigns from India in connection with COVID-19 Compiled by Jose Jacob, VU2JOS, National Institute of Amateur Radio Latest callsigns given in Red. Updates to [email protected] 5 Aug 2020 Sl. No. Special Call Home Call Name QTH Validity Suffix details 1 AT2ABC VU2IDB Rajesh R.K.Nair- Quilon Amateur Radio League Kollam 18-Aug-20 […]
Continue Reading:Issued: 2020 Jul 31 1231 UTC :Product: documentation at http://www.sidc.be/products/meu #——————————————————————–# # DAILY BULLETIN ON SOLAR AND GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY from the SIDC # # (RWC Belgium) # #——————————————————————–# SIDC URSIGRAM 00731 SIDC SOLAR BULLETIN 31 Jul 2020, 1230UT SIDC FORECAST (valid from 1230UT, 31 Jul 2020 until 02 Aug 2020) SOLAR FLARES : Quiet conditions […]
Continue ReadingName Callsign PRASANNA V S JOIS VU2VSJ Sarath Babu VU2RS ARNAB SEN VU2CMV Shankar Prasad VU2SPK Kunal adur VU2KBF Srinivas VU3DZZ Huzefa Merchant VU2HIT RAJESH HUDDAR VU3RHU Shashiprakash Vu3ksp Rahul Gavand VU2FXF Guruprasad Belthur VU3GWN Vishal Rane VU3OGW Sainath G V VU3HJT Joseph K D VU2KDJ Amey Nikam VU3CFC Shyamsundar Hegde VU3UZD Kanaparthi Venkata Siva […]
Continue ReadingSummaryBlock diagramUsageConfigurationDownload & photo BRIEFLY A brief summary of this project The current working frequency is read form the radio using he Icom CI-V protocol. Antenna is switched when changing band, according to the configuration loaded within the control box. The device can be operated in automatic mode (switching based on frequency/band) as well as in manual mode (operator […]
Continue ReadingThis is an Arduino-based rotator interface that interfaces a computer to a rotator or rotator controller, emulating the Yaesu GS-232A/B, Easycom, and DCU-1 protocols which are supported by a myriad of logging, contest, and control programs. It can be easily interfaced with commercial rotator control units. With the addition of a proper capacity power supply […]
Continue ReadingCoaxial cables are the most popular form of transmission line for getting our signals to and from our antennas. There are many types of cable to choose from and it can be confusing to chose the best one. In this article, we’ll cover the most common choices of cable to get you started. We’ll focus […]
Continue ReadingIn this Shack Talk article, we’ll take a look at some common mistakes new radio amateurs sometimes make. This short list comes from working with a gaggle of new hams over the years and trying to help them get started in ham radio. 1. Programming the radio incorrectly The typical amateur radio is loaded with […]
Continue ReadingPosted by Wayne KE8JFW on January 31, 2020 at 12:44 pm As we’ve written about before, the Solar Cycle is one of many things about Ham Radio that we wish we had more control over—right up there with our HOA boards and thunderstorms on Field Day. A lack of solar activity makes working the bands from 14-28 MHz (20 […]
Continue ReadingAmateur Radio VHF/UHF Nets in India (Location Wise) Prepared by Jose Jacob, VU2JOS National Institute of Amateur Radio, Hyderabad E&OE Updates to [email protected] 6 July 2020 State Location (Dist.) Start End Callsign MHz Net Name Echolink Callsign Remarks Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada 7.30 am 7.45 am VU2KDD 145.550 Minus Amravati Net 7.30 pm 7.45 pm […]
Continue Reading1. Applicant shall first register themselves as an indivudual on Saral Sanchar Portalhttps://saralsanchar.gov.in . The login credential shall be send to the authorizedperson’s registered email ID and mobile number through which the applicant maylog in to the portal.2. The applicant needs to fill the application /registration forms with due care to avoidany error(s). The applicant […]
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