How to become a HAM?

Amateur Radio is the only hobby which requires a government license. To obtain the license one has to appear for the licensing examination as per the syllabus devised by the government communication authority of the respective countries.

Let us know about How to become a HAM in India:-

( NOTE: For the HAM enthusiasts’ benefit, especially in India, the following information has been taken from OM VU2MUE’s esteemed website. See the Links section at the right for his website URL.)

The Amateur Radio Operator’s Certificate (ASOC) is awarded by the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Ministry of Communications, New Delhi. The examination is conducted at the Wireless Monitoring Stations located throughout the country.

The examination is held for four different categories of license. They are the :

  1. Advanced Grade License
  2. Grade I License
  3. Grade II License
  4. Grade II (Restricted) License
  5. Short Wave Listener’s License (No Examination)

Anyone above 12 years of age can obtain Amateur Radio Station Operator’s License after passing the examination/s mentioned above. It is also possible to establish an Amateur Radio Club Station with a licensed ham in charge of it.

The application form for Amateur Radio Station Operator’s Certificate Examination can be obtained from your nearest Wireless Monitoring Station.

The filled-in application form along with all other necessary documents should be sent to the Wireless Monitoring Station located nearest to your home town or where you wish to appear for the examination.

Syllabus for the above-mentioned ASOC grades examination:

Part-I: Theory

SECTION I :
Radio Theory and Practice (Applicants holding degree in telecommunication, or electronics and electrical communication, or a degree recognized by the central government as equivalent to the above degree shall be exempted from appearing in SECTION I of the test).

SECTION II :
National and International regulations applicable to the operation of amateur radio station and those relating to the working of station generally.

Part II – Morse Code

1. Morse code receiving

2. Morse code sending

Note: For detailed syllabus, visit VU2MUE’s website.