Yes, a few bands are delicensed with some restrictions. For license regulations see WPC website
In India, owning and operating a radio without a valid license in the frequencies other than the delicenced is illegal. Commercial radio licenses are issued by the WPC and can be applied for if the intended use is commercial.
Amateur radio is purely a hobby pursued by enthusiasts all around the world in their leisure time . Unlike Commercial FM and AM radio stations, which broadcast news,music,etc,. amateur radio is for one on one personal communication with like minded radio operators .
It is not a business, nor offer any chance or scope for employment. You cannot use an amateur radio license to link up your home to your place of work, use it for public broadcasting or any other purpose besides practice it as a hobby. However, it can help you to provide to have a leverage if you work in the field of Radio Technologies. Students might find it as an added benefit in similar electronics & communications sectors.
Engaging in amateur radio offers numerous benefits across various aspects of life.
It serves as an excellent platform for self-directed learning and personal growth. Through amateur radio, you delve into electronics and radio propagation, broaden your understanding of geography, and refine your interpersonal communication abilities. Embracing amateur radio fosters a sense of curiosity, which is instrumental not only in academic pursuits but also in navigating life's challenges. Moreover, it often ignites a passion for mathematics and science, paving the way for prosperous careers in scientific or engineering fields.
Beyond technical proficiency, participation in amateur radio cultivates social skills. By establishing connections with fellow amateur radio enthusiasts, you forge friendships with like-minded individuals spanning across the nation and the globe. These social connections can significantly enrich both your personal life and professional endeavors.
Amateur radio isn't just about talking to others—it's like going fishing as a hobby even when you can buy fish at the store. Just like fishing teaches you to get ready and be patient, amateur radio helps you learn and get better at things. Also, amateur radio people are always ready to help with emergency calls when regular phones aren't working. So, think about it: Do you want to be stuck in an emergency with no way to ask for help, or do you want to be ready to help yourself and others when things go wrong?
Absolutely Not! Amateur radio enthusiasts engage in a diverse array of activities, such as constructing their own radios, communicating via satellites, participating in radio contests, utilizing moon bouncing technology, operating mobile radios in remote locations, and pursuing weak signals from far-flung corners of the world.
In India, any individual who is an Indian citizen aged 12 or older has the opportunity to become a radio amateur. While having a background in electronics can be advantageous, it is not a strict requirement. Amateur radio operators come from diverse backgrounds, united by their shared enthusiasm for radio communication.
Yes and No! While Commercial, name-brand radios can be bought off the shelf, It is not quite hard to put together a radio by yourself at a fraction of the cost!
It is always helpful to get in touch with a local amateur radio operator as they can offer you a practical demonstration of the hobby, answer your doubts and can help you find resources locally that may be hard to find.
You can apply online for the exam, see this link to prepare your online application
Policies regarding the exam, dates, syllabus, etc. are subjected to the decision of Wireless Planning and Coordination(WPC), a body which comes under the Department of Communications and IT, Government of India.
So far, there is no fixed schedule for exams. An aspirant can apply anytime in an year. Normally, once they get a minimum number of applications, they schedule an exam in the nearest date.
The exam is a multiple choice questionnaire test and a Morse code test. School kids and Retired folks have obtained their licenses in the past, you be the judge!
Other than the fees to be paid to the government for the exam and the license, there are no extra costs involved in getting licensed.
Yes, we do conduct classes. It’s online and these classes are meant for those who had enrolled for an exam. Classes usually commence when the WPC at Dibrugarh announces an exam. We admit only those who had enrolled to the ASOC exam to our classes. If you have applied for the ASOC exam and wish to join our classes, simply call us at +91-9854832015
We don’t charge a penny for the classes. It’s free for seriously interested candidates.