{"id":284729,"date":"2024-02-27T18:39:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=284729"},"modified":"2024-02-27T18:39:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:09:44","slug":"island-on-the-air-iota-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/island-on-the-air-iota-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Source<\/strong>-This post on<strong> Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme <\/strong>\u00a0has been created based on the article \u201c <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2008917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HAM Operators from Cyclone Shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, excel in Island On The Air (IOTA) Expedition<\/a><\/strong>\u201d published in \u201c<strong>PIB<\/strong>\u201d on 25th February 2024.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Recently, a\u00a0dedicated team of amateur radio operators (HAMs) embarked on a significant journey from the cyclone shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, to participate in the Island on the Air (IOTA) expedition Programme.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About Island on the Air (IOTA) expedition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>1) <strong>About-<\/strong> IOTA, or Islands On The Air, is a pioneering programme that connects radio amateurs worldwide with stations on islands.<\/p>\n<p>2)<strong> Established by- <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">1964<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>3) <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Managed by- <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">IOTA Ltd<\/span> in collaboration with the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Radio Society of Great Britain<\/span> (<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">RSGB<\/span>), categorizing islands into groups for communication.<\/p>\n<p>4)<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> Aim-<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">I<\/span><\/span>t aimed at integrating HAM education in primary and secondary schools for widespread adoption and enhanced disaster response across the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Amateur Radio (HAM Radio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1) Amateur radio is a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">popular hobby<\/span> involving the use of radio frequency spectrum for non-commercial purposes.<\/p>\n<p>2) HAM radio operators communicate using designated radio frequencies, engaging in diverse activities like contests, emergency communication support, experimentation, technical learning, and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>3) The hobby offers a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">unique blend of technical learning, community engagement, and global connectivity<\/span> through radio waves, emphasizing innovation and service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus- Schemes and Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source-This post on Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme \u00a0has been created based on the article \u201c HAM Operators from Cyclone Shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, excel in Island On The Air (IOTA) Expedition\u201d published in \u201cPIB\u201d on 25th February 2024. Why in the news? 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