Hamfest India 2023 was inaugurated at Vigyan Bhawan, Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This two-day national convention commenced on November 25, 2023.
About Amateur radio (HAM)
- Amateur radio (HAM) is a popular hobby involving use of radio frequency spectrum for non-commercial purposes.
- HAM radio operators communicate using designated radio frequencies, engaging in diverse activities like contests, emergency communication support, experimentation, technical learning and community engagement.
- The hobby offers a unique blend of technical learning, community engagement, and global connectivity through radio waves, emphasizing innovation and service.
About HAMFEST India 2023
- Around 1000+ HAMs attended HAM FEST INDIA 2023. Hamfest India 2023 brings together a diverse community of amateur radio operators, showcasing the latest innovations, communication techniques, and technological advancements.
- One of the primary highlights of Hamfest India is the opportunity for HAMs to engage in Eyeball QSO (Face-to-Face Meetings) rarely possible during regular radio interactions. Sometimes, a contact in person, between two ham radio operators, is humorously referred to as an “eyeball QSO”.
- Hamfest India holds a significant place in the history of amateur radio in India, dating back to its inception in 1991.
- The journey of amateur radio in India traces back to the 1920s when Signal Corps officers sowed the seeds of this captivating hobby.
- Post-independence, the establishment of the Amateur Radio Club of India in 1948 marked a new chapter in India’s amateur radio narrative.
