Programs

Practical radio learning, field operations, and public service

Our programs build useful skills: operating practice, station building, RF experimentation, and emergency communication.

Training

Licensing and operator skills

Workshops, mentoring, and practical sessions for new radio operators, students, and shortwave listeners.

  • Exam preparation for amateur radio licensing
  • On-air practice with experienced operators
  • Operating procedure, logging, and band etiquette

Emergency

Resilient communication

Preparedness drills and volunteer coordination for communication when normal networks are unavailable.

  • Scheduled net exercises and readiness checks
  • Message handling and traffic discipline
  • Coordination with local responders and communities

Field radio

Portable and mountain operations

Field days, antenna experiments, VHF/UHF activity, HF contacts, and responsible outdoor radio practice.

  • Portable station builds and power planning
  • Summit and hilltop activations across Nepal
  • Antenna experiments in real terrain

Technology

RF, SDR, satellite, and digital modes

Hands-on exploration of radios, antennas, software defined radio, satellite tracking, and modern digital systems.

  • SDR receivers and signal analysis
  • Amateur satellite passes and tracking
  • FT8, APRS, and other digital modes

Emergency communications

Radio skills matter most when normal systems are stressed.

Earthquakes, landslides, and floods can cut mobile and internet service across whole districts. Trained amateur operators with portable stations can bridge that gap.

Volunteer with NARC
  1. Portable station setup and readiness drills
  2. Volunteer coordination for emergency communication exercises
  3. Training on message discipline and responsible operation
  4. Collaboration with institutions, communities, and technical partners