“by RANJANI GOVIND
Has 5,000 of the 20,000 licensed operators in the country
Concerted efforts over the last 25 years to popularise amateur ham radio has made Bengaluru the ham capital today. With nearly 5,000 licensed enthusiasts using the amateur radio wireless technology, Bengaluru has the highest number of ham licence holders in the country, which has a total of about 20,000 operators.
Sunday saw another milestone as the city hosted Silicon City ham Meet 2015, organised by Indian Institute of HAMS, attracting delegates from across the country. The event also saw the International Telecommunication Union, which sets standards for communication and broadcasting, celebrate its 150th year.”
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