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Procedure for obtaining a Ham Radio License in India
In India, anybody over the age of 12 can become an Amateur Radio Operator. He/she can apply for a ham radio license in India.
The application should be submitted in the format prescribed and should be accompanied by the necessary documents. You can submit your application to the nearest Wireless Monitoring station.
This license is given on the basis of an assessment (ASOC examination) performed by the Ministry of Communications & IT, Government of India.
Those wishing to become an Amateur Radio Operator must apply for and receive a license to operate/own a Radio Station.
As explained above, any individual over the age of 12 may become a ham in India after being qualified for the Amateur Station Operators Certificate Examination.
The Officer-In-Charge, Wireless Monitoring Station, Telecommunications Division, Ministry of Communications, Government of India is the authority to carry out the examination even in the applicant’s town, provided that there is a sufficient number of applicants.
There are 2 grades of licenses:
1. Restricted Grade – Allowed use of the Medium Power Transmitter. (1-hour exam)
2. General Grade – Allowing use of the Higher Power Transmitter. (2-hour exam)
The syllabus for this examination is based on the fundamental concepts of electronics and communication.
If this objective form examination is passed, a restricted grade license will be given.
But for General Grade, in addition to the written test, one must qualify for the Morse Code at 8 words per minute.
Anyone interested in electronics will be able to pass these tests after a few weeks of training.
Self-study – After collecting the study materials and learning the fundamentals, you will easily win the exams.
Local clubs – A lot of local Amateur Radio Clubs are organizing a study class and conducting a test at their premises. It’s better to find a ham radio club in your area.
ASOC Examination and License Fees:
The exam fee is Rs. 100 per grade.
The license fee for 20 years is Rs.1000/- and Rs.2000/- for a lifetime.
