Young Amateurs Learn New Modes for Emcomm

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Young Amateurs Learn New Modes for Emcomm

In various parts of the world, emergency communicators continue to promote the use of the amateur service as well as other modes and methods to the next generation. Hams in India are continuing to make that transition.

In India, ham radio operators are focusing more on DMR - Digital Mobile Radio - as an alternative to analogue VHF, UHF and HF. Fifty young hams were recently given training in DMR programming and operating by the Indian Academy of Communication and Disaster Management and the West Bengal Radio Club, led by Jayanta VU2TFR and Soumya VU3FWK.

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Astronomy Trade Fair to Debut at Ham Radio Friedrichshafen

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Suppose your plans next year include attending Ham Radio Friedrichshafen in Germany. In that case, you may want to set aside a day to consider some sky-gazing that has long been a companion to amateur radio. Astro, an astronomy trade fair, is making its premiere next year. The exhibition centre that will be home to the large ham radio trade fair from 26th June 2026 through to the 28th June 2026 will also be welcoming amateur astronomers and technology hobbyists on June 27th. Space is being set aside in Hall B1 for a trade fair focusing on astronomy, astrophotography and related activities, giving hams and others many more worlds to explore.