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Amateur Radio
ABDULLAH AL FAHAD (S21AF)
S E C R E TA RY, E X P L O R E R O P E N S C O U T G R O U P.
S E C R E TA RY, R O TA RY C L U B O F D H A K A L I B E RT Y.
CTO, ONIRBAN BANGLADESH TECHNOLOGIES.
 Amateur Radio
Amateur Radio is a Friendly, Scientific, Fun-loving, high-tech
activity and is popularly known as HAM Radio.
Amateur Radio encourages “self learning, experimentation and
inter communications”
Any individual above the age of 18 can become an Amateur Radio
operator--no matter what age, gender or physical ability.
Amateur Radio
Amateur radio is a community of people that
use radio transmitters and receivers to
communicate with other Amateur radio operators

Amateur Radio operators are licensed by the

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory
Commission and enjoy a far more privileges of
radio operation.
Amateur radio (also called ham radio) is the use of designated radio
frequency spectra for purposes of private recreation, non-
commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-
training, and emergency communication. The term "amateur" is
used to specify persons interested in radio technique solely with a
personal aim and without direct pecuniary interest, and to
differentiate it from commercial broadcasting , public safety (such
as police and fire), or professional two-way radio services (such as
maritime, aviation, taxis, etc.). Amateur or ham radios may serve as
the one of the important means of telecommunication in case of
natural disasters or other emergencies. BTRC provides licenses and
call-signs for amateur radio operators in the VHF and UHF bands.
 WHY AMATEUR RADIO ?
AMATEUR RADIO IS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR IN
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNICATION & I.T
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Amateur Radio Amateur Radio is a well known
“CATALYST”& Bringing several HF for local & long distance
Innovations in Telecom & I.T as Voice / Digital connectivity
pioneers for Social / Cultural /
Scientific Development & Far
VHF / UHF can Reaching Economic Benefits
Link Amateur Radio
Satellite

Amateur Radio Satellites

 WHY AMATEUR RADIO ?
Amateur Radio communication includes

Electronics, Broadcasting, Communications, Computers, Space,

Information Sciences

A host of Voice, Data,Visual & Internet related technologies in

Commmunication & I.T are available to Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio is a wireless tool available with the common man

for exchange of knowledge, information & experimentation.
 Talk around the World

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Packet radio - ham radio operators enjoy a digital network
8 of their own, all without wires! 8
Amateur television - It's just like real television because it is real
television. Slow Scan TV - Send pictures around the world for little
or no cost.
Satellite communications - Hams have their own satellites ..
Really! Amateur's satellites are easy to use too.
Talk around the world : Voice
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VOICE :It is like a telephone conversation when reception is good, but one station
normally speaks at a time.
Talk around the world : Morse Code
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Morse code: It is a language of sound. It is a combination of
Audio signal transmitted for short duration called DIT and a
long duration called DAH and space. We may use Computer
also for this mode.
Talk around the world : Digital

In 21st Century HAM Radio Operator's use Echolink,

Digipan, MMDVM etc. It use Internet to link worldwide.
Talk around the world : SSTV

TELEVISION: In this mode amateurs can send

pictures and receive around the world. Slow
Moving (Called Slow Scan Television) on HF
Generally send Still Pictures two-way.
 Talk around the world: Satellite
SATELLITE: Amateurs have their own satellites to communicate
 Talk around the world : Digital
Mobile
Station

Internet
EchoLink Repeater
Distant Repeater

EchoLink Repeater

Radio Link Repeater Working through Distant Repeater

Internet from Disaster Location
Digital connectivity Amateur Radio - Internet
Amateur Radio Communications Can be Fun !!

Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) Communications

Radio waves are bounced off the moon. Hams can use quite a high-level of
technological know-how for the hobbyist.

DX Communications with Overseas Stations

DX communications refer to telecommunications between countries and
hams thus contribute to the promotion of international goodwill.

TV Communications
Inter-ham TV communications is becoming quite popular. Some hams use
slow-scan television (SSTV), which can transmit stationary images
directly to overseas stations and send animation by way of ordinary TV
sets.
Amateur Radio Communications Can be Fun !!
Mobile Operation
Mobile hams are becoming very common. They install wireless equipment in their
vehicles to communicate with stationary or mobile radio stations while driving.
Contests
Hams communicate with as many stations as possible world wide within a
given period of time. Contests of varying scopes, some domestic, some
international are happening somewhere in the world every weekend.
Awards
After a ham's communication conforms to specified requirements and QSL cards
have been collected, he/she is eligible to apply for various certificates. These
certificates are issued by Amateur Radio organizations, clubs, and certain individuals.
Amateur Radio Communications Can be Fun !!

QSL Cards
After two ham stations have established contact, they exchange QSL cards as proof of their
communication. Exchanging cards internationally is both interesting and fun.

Repeater Communications
Repeaters have been installed in major cities, on mountaintops and roofs etc. it is possible for
hams to communicate with counterparts many kilometers away, done simply by using a portable
transceiver.

Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF)

hams carry portable receivers and search for hidden transmitters, is the popular sports of amateur
radio. Every year, National & International competitions are held throughout the world.
How signals travel in ionosphere
 Service to Society
 Emergency and other volunteer services - Floods, hurricanes,
landslides, earthquakes, ice storms ... when ever `normal'
communications fails, hams are ready to use their radios to provide
emergency communication services to their communities.

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How to Join
1st Step: An advertisement about Amateur Radio
Examination will be circulated to newspaper and BTRC
website.
2nd Step: For issuance of above mentioned License, the
following documents are required with the application for
participate in examination, addressing Chairman, BTRC.
3rd Step: After verification of the submitted documents
and completion the inspection of the applicant (if
needed), BTRC will publish the list of selected applicants.
How to Join
4th Step: BRTC will arrange Examination for selected applicants.
5th Step: After the examination being held, passed applicants will be considered as
the Applicant for Amateur Radio License and they will receive an examination
passing Certificate from BTRC.
6th Step: Now passed applicant need to apply for Amateur Radio License and also
need to apply for permission of equipment importation (the equipment must be of
amateur frequency band). An applicant can use equipment for radio
communication in three ways:
◦ i. Applicant can have his own equipment. Ownership can be described in three ways:
◦ a. He needs to import equipment by taking permission from BTRC.
◦ b. He can get as a gift/donation from any amateur radio License holder.
◦ c. He can buy from any other amateur radio License holder within the country.
◦ ii. He can use the equipment of BARL.
◦ iii. He can use equipment of another amateur License holder.
Preparation for Exam
1. Amateur Radio Rules & Regulations
2. Basic Electronics
3. Amateur Radio Operations
4. Morse Code
Let’s Have some Technical Knowledge
1. Phonetic Alphabet
2. Amateur Radio Q Code
3. Basic Electronics
4. Power Supply
5. Radio Devices
6. Antenna
Phonetic Alphabet
Amateur Radio Q Code
Basic Electronics
2 formulas you should know.

Ohm's Law is V = IR, where V = voltage, I = current,

and R = resistance.
Watts = Amps x Volts
Examples: 10 Amps x 120 Volts = 1200 Watts. 5 Amps
x 240 Volts = 1200 Watts.
Power Supply
All the radios use 13.8v or 7.4v
Radio Devices

Base Radio. HF

Mobile Radio. VHF, UHF

Hand Held Radio

Antenna

Dipole antenna
Antenna

Yagi antenna
Antenna

GP antenna
Antenna

J Pole antenna
Wavelength
Modulation
Radio Repeater
Any Questions
Credits
Thank You

Abdullah Al Fahad (S21AF)

Secretary, Explorer Open Scout Group.
Secretary, Rotary Club of Dhaka Liberty.
CTO, Onirban Bangladesh Technologies.