List of amateur radio frequency bands in India
Band Frequency ( MHz ) Wavelength Type Emission Power ( W )
6 1.820-1.860 160 m MF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
7 3.500-3.700 80 m HF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
7 3.890-3.900 80 m HF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
7 7.000-7.200 40 m HF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
7 14.000-14.350 20 m HF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
7 18.068-18.168 17 m HF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
7 21.000-21.450 15 m HF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
7 24.890-24.990 12 m HF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
7 28.000-29.700 10 m HF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3C , A3F 400
8 50.000-54.000 6 m VHF F1A , F2B , F3C , F3E 25
8 144-146 2 m VHF F1A , F2B , F3C , F3E 25
9 434-438 70 cm UHF F1A , F2B , F3C , F3E 25
9 1260-1300 23 cm UHF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3X , A3F ( This band rescinded , please verify with WPC ) 25
10 3300-3400 9 cm SHF A1A , A2A , A3E , H3E , R3E , J3E , F1B , F2B , F3E , F3C , A3X , A3F ( This band rescinded , please verify with WPC ) 25
10 5725-5840 5 cm SHF F1A , F2B , F3C , F3E 25
Licence categories -- General Grade
The Amateur Station Operator 's Licence , General Grade , requires a minimum of 50% in each section of the written examination , and 60% overall , and a demonstration of proficiency in sending and receiving Morse code at 8 words per minute ( without errors for each ) . [ 9 ] The minimum age is 14 years . [ 8 ] The licence allows a user to make radiotelegraphy and radiotelephony transmission in 13 frequency bands . The maximum power allowed is 400 W. In addition , satellite communication , facsimile , and television modes are permitted . [ 2 ]
Amateur radio or ham radio is a hobby that is practised by over 16,000 licensed users in India. Licences are granted by the Wireless and Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC), a branch of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. In addition, the WPC allocates frequency spectrum in India. The Indian Wireless Telegraphs (Amateur Service) Rules, 1978 lists five licence categories:
To obtain a licence, candidates must pass the Amateur Station Operator's Certificate examination conducted by the WPC. The examination consists of two 50-mark written sections: Radio theory and practice, Regulations; and a practical test consisting of a demonstration of Morse code proficiency in sending and receiving. After passing the examination, the candidate must clear a police interview. After clearance, the WPC grants the licence along with the user-chosen call sign. This procedure can take up to one year. This licence is valid for up to five years. Each licence category has certain privileges allotted to it, including the allotment of frequencies, output power, and the emission modes. This article list the various frequencies allotted to various classes, and the corresponding emission modes and input DC power.