The "CQMumbai2022" Annual Amateur Radio Convention in Mumbai City was held successfully on October 9, 2022, at the K.J. Somaiya Institute of Technology and Engineering in Sion. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 limitations, the event drew attendees from Mumbai and other cities, including Hyderabad. The event featured lively technical seminars delivered by famous ham operators that focused on the most recent advancements in amateur radio technology. Notable speakers include.....
The Crown Club participated in the ARSI National Field Day and Hill Topping Contest 2024, which was held on January 27-28, 2024, under the supervision of Dr. Umesh Shinde. The event's goal was to assess amateur radio communication skills in outdoor settings, therefore teams were required to set up their own radio stations on hilltops. The team consisted of 11 people (8 undergraduate students and 3 seasoned alumni), who chose a hilltop in Satara for their operations. They entered Category A (20m and 40m HF bands) and constructed stacked half-wave dipole antennas using bamboo and insulated copper wires, calibrated for optimal performance with a VNA equipment. These antennas were connected to an ICOM 718 transceiver using RG58 A/U coaxial wires.....
The Crown Club enthusiastically participated in the QRP Contest, which was conducted by the Amateur Radio Society of India. This event improved students' knowledge of low-power amateur radio (QRP) operations, antenna setup, and communication protocols, giving an invaluable hands-on learning opportunity.
The Crown Club participated in the ARSI National Field Day and Hill Topping Contest 2025, a 31-hour event that encourages hands-on amateur radio communication in isolated locations. This annual event encourages ham radio operators to enhance their technical and communication skills while mimicking real-world emergency circumstances.
