This was the first organisation to start distance education course for ASOC examinations. KARL is a non-profit organisation formed in 1980 devoted to the promotion of Amateur Radio, and now has more than 175 life members.
The contact address is
P.O. Box 335, Kollam, Kerala 691 001
Phone: 0474-748771
It is another leading organisation in India which provides technical support to the newly licensed hams. The person behind this club (VU2ARD) is Dr.Ashotosh Singh, VU2IF. He is the first ham from India who was sent to Antarctica by the Govt. of India during its 1983-84 expedition. Equipment and journals produced by his club maintains a professional standard. Name of the ham radio journal published by him is SPARK. Novice can surely hope to get technical help from this club which is required to come-on-the air after getting a ham licence.The popular Transceiver developed by Dr. Ashotosh (VU2IF) is ATS-1 (basically meant of voice and morse code communication on 20m short wave band).
Address: P.O. Box-4015, New Delhi-17 Telephone: 011-6991881
The Amateur Radio Society of India (ARSI) is a non-profit public service organization, and is registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act. ARSI is the only IARU recognized national association for amateur radio operators in India and it represents Indian amateur radio interests in various international forums.
To promote the general advancement and diffusion of knowledge of science and practice of Electronics and Radio Communication and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas on these subjects amongst its members.
To serve the country at all times to the best of its ability and that of its members, by rendering service in maintaining essential communication in any type of emergency, national or international.
ARSI QSL Bureau which is the official QSL Bureau recognized by IARU is run by QSL Manager, Ramesh Kumar VU2LU (Address: No. 635, 6th Main Road, Hanumanthnagar, Bangalore-560019)
Amateur Radio Society of India
No. 635, 6th Main Road, Hanumanthnagar, Bangalore-560019
Indian Institute of HAM (IIH) has brought out a unique Callbook containing 12,000 callsigns with address, Telephone, e-mail address. The copy is obtainable at the cost of Rs. 150/- (including postage) by Demand Draft favouring INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HAMS, Bangalore.
Address:
Indian Institute of Hams, VU2IIH,
Post Box No. 1927
Bangalore-560 019
Phone: 080-2245718, 6664501
SPAR is another active organisation which pioneered many ham radio popularization activities. The name of its journal is “Zero-Beat”.
Address:
Society for the Promotion of Amateur Radio,
Mezzanine Floor, Kannanthanam Chambers,
Valanjambalam,
Cochin-682016.
BSG is also instrumental in providing training to their members as well as organising Jamboree-On-The-Air (JOTA)- an International event held every year when Children from all over the world are provided to do on-the-air radio communication through ham radio.
Address:
Puspa Nadkarni, Bharat Scouts and Guides HQ, 16 Ring Road, Indraprastha Estate,
New Delhi-110002.
Phone No.3317724
Bangalore Amateur Radio Club (BARC) is another leading ham radio club in India. It is one of the most active ham radio clubs in the country which also brings out a monthly newsletter besides providing various supports to the ham radio operators as well as the novice. The club was established in 1959. E-mail addresses of VU2ARC: vu2arc@hotmail.com, rfcom@vsnl.com or vu3icc@qsl.net.
Address:
VU2ARC
Bangalore Amateur Radio Club,
Post Box # 5053, General Post Office,
BANGALORE-560001
Address:
National Institute of Amateur Radio,
6-3-1092/93 Raj Bhawan Rd.,
Somajiguda,
Hyderabad-500482.
