Category: HAM Radio

Amateur radio has taught me that the strongest connections are often built through small, thoughtful gestures. Recently, I received a beautifully 3D-printed Morse key from VU22PR, Rushirbhai Purohit of Gandhinagar. The moment I placed it on my operating desk, it felt special—not just because of how it looks or works,…

On 25 December 2025, I finally received my General Grade License from WPC, Government of India.This milestone feels very special because my journey began on 1 February 2022, when I got my Restricted Grade Ham Radio License and made countless QSOs over the years. It took almost three years of…

Introduction Growing up in the village of Karjala in Bhavnagar, I always had a fascination with communication. But it wasn’t until a life-altering event that I truly appreciated its importance. During the devastating Tauktae cyclone in Gujarat, I faced a situation that would lead me down an unexpected and enriching…

Amateur radio enthusiasts know the value of connections—not just the ones we make on the airwaves, but also the personal bonds we form with fellow operators. Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Jayeshbhai Patel, known by his callsign VU2JMN, at my factory. What began as a simple visit to…

Yesterday, my brother and I had the pleasure of meeting Nalinbhai Parekh, VU3PNT, for an eyeball QSO that was nothing short of delightful. After months of connecting over the airwaves, we finally arranged to meet in person at his QTH (home) for lunch. It was a fantastic experience that highlighted…

If talking about HF and not talking about 20m and 40m band then the talk is said to be incomplete. Especially in India 20m and 40m are very popular, most of the daily nets are operated on both these bands. As a beginner in ham radio. I was regularly listing…

Welcome to the blog of VU3EFL. First and foremost, I’d like to welcome you to the world of amateur radio. I am new to amateur radio, and, also being a blogger and writer, I got the inspiration to write about my amateur radio journey and share my experiences, knowledge, and…