Awareness Show on 'Ham Radio and its applications in the modern world'

A show entitled ‘Ham Radio and its application in the modern world’ was conducted on 08.08.2008 to generate awareness and interest towards Ham Radio, both as a hobby and a means of communication. The event included a presentation which covered the entire scope of Ham Radio including licensing information, which was followed by a demonstration using a real Ham Radio.

The Chief Guest of the Event was Mr. Eldho Peter, who himself if an avid HAM and a former student at MACE. He is presently working independently as a Civil Contractor. Mr. Devi Prasad Verma, Professor in the Mechanical Department of our college was the chief speaker.

• The Chairperson, Shyam C Nambiar gave the welcome
• Devi Prasad Verma Sir gave the presentation
• Mr. Eldho demonstrated the working of the equipment which he had brought. He also explained the various parts.
• Anju John (Student of S5 Electronics), who is a HAM communicated with her Father using the Radio.
• The event included a question and answer session where students came up with questions regarding the licensing and costs.
• Soumya V Nair, the Vice-Chairperson thanked the gathering.

Staff-in-Charge of the SB, Prof. Leena Thomas and Emmanuel Babu sir, were present. There were 41 participating students.

The Chief Organizers of the Event were: Shyam C Nambiar, Aswin Sagar, Vaisak V.P, Eby Elias, and Arun Basil Lal with support from the staff.