17 OCT 2026 · ARRL
AMATEUR RADIO · WAYANAD, KERALA
Wayanad
Ham Radio Club
A shared wavelength.
A world of friendship.
CURIOUS MINDS. OPEN AIRWAVES.CQ WAYANAD · 73
OUR SHARED WAVELENGTH
From the hills to the airwaves.
Welcome to Wayanad Ham Radio Club in Kerala, India. We share an interest in radio, electronics, antennas and the friendships made through a good QSO. Explore our local repeater, community stories and resources for curious listeners and experienced operators alike.
ON THE AIR IN WAYANAD
Wayanad’s Phantom Rock Repeater
Stay connected on the local wavelength.
- FREQUENCY
- 144.145 MHz
- REPEATER SHIFT
- 600 kHz
ACTIVE NET
Phantom Rock Morning Net
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM IST · Typical net timing
UPDATED DAILY · AMATEUR RADIO
Daily Ham Radio News
The latest amateur radio headlines from ARRL. Checked daily at 7:00 AM IST, with links to the original stories.
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READ AT ARRL →Source: ARRL. Each story shows its original publication date. New headlines appear when published by the source. This club website is independent of ARRL.
CURIOUS MINDS. OPEN AIRWAVES.
There’s a whole world beyond the dial.
Amateur radio brings people together through wireless communication, practical experiments, and a shared curiosity about how signals travel. From a friendly local conversation to a distant contact, every QSO has a person and a story at the other end.
Local voices, distant friends.
Explore local repeater conversations and the challenge of reaching distant stations on HF. Voice, Morse code (CW), and digital modes offer different ways to enjoy the airwaves.
Build. Listen. Learn.
Discover antennas, receivers, propagation, and station equipment. Keep a listening log, compare signals, or learn how a simple antenna changes what you can hear.
Start as a listener.
SWL means Shortwave Listener. Listening is a great way to get familiar with callsigns and operating practice. Keep a listening log and explore our free reading resources to build your radio knowledge.
Skills that help.
Prepared radio volunteers can support community communication when regular networks are disrupted. Clear messages, regular practice, and coordination with response teams make those skills useful.
- CQ
- A general call inviting other stations to reply.
- QSO
- A radio contact between stations.
- QTH
- An operator’s location.
- 73
- Best regards — the familiar ham radio sign-off.
EXPLORE: What is amateur radio? · ARRL ↗ / Wayanad repeater & morning net ↓ / Free ham radio eBooks ↓
READ. EXPERIMENT. GET ON THE AIR.
Free Ham Radio eBooks
Build your radio knowledge with freely available books, training manuals, and an antenna book chapter from publishers and authors. Choose a topic and open the original PDF.
START HERE · INDIAFREE PDF
A Guide to Ham Radio
An introduction to amateur radio, electronics, and radio practice from an Indian science-communication publisher. A classic reference for curious newcomers.
OPERATING · FOURTH EDITIONFREE PDF
Ethics & Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur
Good operating habits, QSOs, phonetics, CW, digital modes, and working the bands. An accessible reference for both new and experienced operators.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONFREE PDF
Emergency Telecommunications Guide
A training manual covering net operations, message handling, equipment, and teamwork for amateur radio volunteers preparing to support emergency communication.
RADIO THEORY · US EXAM GUIDEFREE PDF
No-Nonsense Technician-Class License Study Guide
Radio and electronics fundamentals presented as a study guide for the US Technician exam. The author offers this PDF edition free of charge.
MORSE CODE · CWFREE PDF
Zen and the Art of Radiotelegraphy
A practical journey into learning Morse code, building listening skills, increasing speed, and enjoying CW contacts. Freely provided on the author’s website.
ANTENNAS · BOOK CHAPTERFREE PDF
Antenna Basics
A concise introduction to antenna concepts from the W1GHZ Online Microwave Antenna Book. Follow the book’s contents page for more antenna chapters.
PDF links open in a new tab on the original source website. Use your browser’s download button to save a copy. Editions and exam syllabuses are shown where relevant.
Links checked: 18 October 2026.
THE PEOPLE & THE PASSION
A window into amateur radio
From the station desk to the antenna in the sky — a hobby built on curiosity and connection.
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VOICES, MEMORIES & OUR RADIO HERITAGE
Video Library
A place to revisit moments from Wayanad’s amateur radio community.
ARCHIVE · PART 1
Wayanad Ham Meet 2016 — Part 1
Revisit the 2016 Wayanad Ham Meet in this archive video shared by MediaTEC on YouTube.
- Year
- 2016
- Channel
- MediaTEC
Press Play to load the YouTube player. You can also open the original video on YouTube.
OUR SHARED WAVELENGTH
From Wayanad,
with 73.
Welcome to Wayanad Ham Radio Club in Kerala, India — a meeting point for amateur radio enthusiasts who enjoy radio, electronics, and the friendships made along the way.
Whether you are a seasoned operator or just curious about your first QSO, there is a conversation here for you.
EXPERIMENT. LEARN. CONNECT.BEFORE YOU TUNE IN
What is SWL?
SWL means Shortwave Listener. Listening is a way to discover signals, recognise callsigns and learn radio operating practice.
Where can I find the local repeater?
The VU2RFF Phantom Rock Repeater is listed on 144.145 MHz with a 600 kHz shift. The Phantom Rock Morning Net is typically held from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM IST.
Where can I learn more about radio?
Browse the free ham radio eBooks for introductions, operating ethics, Morse code and antennas, or explore our community profiles.
What does “73” mean?
“73” is a friendly amateur radio sign-off meaning “best regards.”