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Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to Ham Radio Licensing in India
It offers insights into the Ham Radio Licensing process in India, highlighting its significance and procedural details.
About team
Obtaining a Ham Radio License in India isn't just a legal necessity but a door to vast opportunities and global contributions. This guide delves into categories, exam patterns, and procedures.
Importance of Ham Radio License
Without a Ham Radio License, full benefits are restricted. Legal transmitting requires a license and unique callsign. Operators engage globally and aid in emergencies.
Licensing Process in India
Aspiring operators in India start their journey with the ASOC exam, assessing radio operation, regulations, and procedural knowledge, administered by WPC.
What We Do, What You Get
License Categories
In amateur radio include Restricted Grade (for basic operations with medium power) and General Grade (for advanced operations with higher power). Each category has specific privileges and exam requirements.
Restricted Grade
Allows the use of medium power (10 W on VHF and UHF, 50 W on HF)
Permits only Reception
General Grade
Permits the use of higher power (25 W on VHF and UHF, 400 W on HF)
Permits Transmission and Reception
Paper Pattern
The exam comprises a 100-mark paper with two sections: 50 marks for radio/electronics theory and 50 for Amateur Radio Rules & Regulations. Duration varies from one to three hours, plus Morse Code proficiency for General Grade.