VU2SGW: HAMFEST INDIA-2008, Gandhinagar :

Banner of HFI-2008

Town Hall Venue

The Gujarat Institute of Amateur Radio (GIAR) came into existence soon after the destructive earthquake over the year’s, GIAR has widened its reach well beyond the state of Gujarat. Be it 2003 HAMFEST INDIA or at the time of devastating earthquake in 2001, Tsunami at Andaman & Nicobar island’s 2004 and also provided assistance at the time of flood in Surat 2005. Since its inception the institution has grown with the support of Gujarat HAM community and the dedicated effort of the government of Gujarat, NGO’s and well-wishers. The institute spreads awareness and enriches interest of HAM radio in the society.

Inauguration

Gujarat Assembly Speaker Ashok Bhatt inaugurated the event.To popularize Ham radio activities in the state, over 325 Ham Radio operators from across the country did participate in a two-day national event, HAMFEST INDIA-2008. From Mumbai & Thane itself we were almost 30. Engineering students, particularly those studying communication and information technology were invited to attend the event. The operators demonstrated innovative techniques of radio communication, and also present their technical papers.