When the Science Society at Sindh Madressatul Islam University in Karachi, Pakistan, called CQ, it was only natural that amateur radio responded. Between 45 and 50 students from various arts and science disciplines received a history lesson about amateur radio and hands-on instruction on how radio can help save lives.
At the students' invitation, Muhammad Salman AP2MS, a regional coordinator for the Pakistan Amateur Radio Society, visited the school on the 25th of April with a number of other hams to give a introduction to amateur radio and engage the students in field demonstrations using repeaters and later, DMR, to talk to one another.
He then showed everyone how to operate, dividing students into groups with the help of fellow hams, Kashif AP2KM and Rehan AP2DDC, along with SWL members Ahmad Feroz and Dewan Shahid.
Muhammad told Newsline in an email: [quote] "They were surprised to know that a 100-year-old technology still has impact." [endquote]
The response was strong and positive - so much so that the hams will return to conduct a field day on VHF and HF in a remote area. The hams will demonstrate how copper wires can be transformed into antennas and how stations can be quickly established in emergencies.
Muhammad told Newsline: [quote] "We received a very good response from students. Many showed their interest to join the Pakistan Amateur Radio Society as SWL to start their Ham Radio journey." [endquote]
