Ham Radio Demonstration Programme in New Delhi
Sandeep Baruah (VU2MSY), Scientific Officer, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi with a 2m handy and Rakesh (VU3RDZ) in the demonstration programme at India Gate Lawns. Rakesh is putting the mic. to a young visitor, while Sunil (VU2UKR-standing just left to Rakesh)) explains ham radio to the young boy. The boy's mother watches gladly to her son talking on the radio.
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The Culmination of the year long
celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of India's Independence was marked by special events
during August 1998. One of them was an exhibition organised at India Gate Lawns
during 1-16 August, jointly by Vigyan Prasar and NCSTC. The event was successful in
familiarising people with the role of science and technology in the development
of the country and also projecting a vision of the country for the next 50 years. As part
of the exhibition, a Ham radio demonstration was organised by Vigyan Prasar to popularize
the hobby. This was one of the longest ham radio demonstration programmes in the country
visited by more than 3,000 enthusiasts. More than 700 copies of the booklet entitled "Be a Ham! Talk to
the World" , published by Vigyan Prasar were distributed freely (but selectively) to
the visitors. The VU2NCT club station of Vigyan Prasar & NCSTC was operated by Sandeep
Baruah, VU2MSY (Now VU2MUE). Many local hams provided their helping hand during the
exhibition. The demonstration programme was actively supported by OB Karan,
VU3GTF who operated the Bharat Scouts & Guides National HQ station
VU2BSG.
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