Licensing
Operator training and mentoring
Study sessions, practical operating practice, and guidance for shortwave listeners preparing for licensed amateur radio.
Live Spectrum StatusNARC QRV
Simplex 145.500 FM/HF liaison ready/ITU prefix 9N
Callsign 9N / Himalayan radio service
Amateur radio, emergency communications, and RF learning for Nepal.
NARC connects operators, shortwave listeners, students, engineers, and volunteers who want to build practical radio capability across Nepal's hills, cities, and field locations.
Station Reference
NARC Field Coordination
145.500 MHz FM / HF liaison / portable nets
9N
Nepal Prefix
Licensed amateur radio identity
145.500
FM Simplex
Emergency standby reference
Active
Weekly Nets
Check-ins and club notices
2026
Established
Nepal Amateur Radio Club
What We Do
Build radio capability before it is needed.
NARC supports practical amateur radio skills, responsible spectrum use, and communication readiness for Nepal's terrain and public-service needs.
EMCOMM
Emergency communication readiness
Simple, field-ready radio procedures for earthquakes, landslides, floods, power outages, and community response drills.
Technical
Stations, antennas, and repeaters
Hands-on learning for VHF/UHF, HF basics, portable power, coax, antennas, repeaters, APRS, and station safety.
Outreach
Public demos and youth radio
School demonstrations, on-air activity, STEM learning, operating etiquette, and responsible spectrum use.
Operational Mandates
Disciplined radio practice for field conditions.
Portable VHF / HF
Reliable Field Stations
Encourage go-kits, battery-backed stations, and antennas that can be deployed quickly when normal networks are unavailable.
VHF / UHF
Repeater Coordination
Promote disciplined repeater use, frequency coordination, station identification, and good operating practice.
SWL to 9N
Licensing Pipeline
Help learners move from listening and theory toward practical operating skills and formal licensing readiness.
Repeater & Net Planning
Mountain-aware communication references.
Public frequency details should always be confirmed through current club notices and licensed operator guidance before use.
VHF coordination
Kathmandu Valley Node
- Status
- Planning and coordination
- Coverage
- Urban valley and nearby ridges
145.500 MHz FM
Field Simplex Net
- Status
- Standby reference
- Coverage
- Local emergency and training drills
7 / 14 MHz bands
HF Liaison Watch
- Status
- Operator dependent
- Coverage
- Regional and long-distance contacts
Membership
Join as a licensed operator, SWL, student, or supporter.
New members get access to club activities, learning sessions, practical mentoring, emergency communication exercises, and a trusted network of radio enthusiasts.
9
Current listed members
7
Licensed callsigns listed
1
Introduce yourself
Share your name, location, callsign if licensed, and radio interests.
2
Attend an activity
Join an on-air net, meetup, workshop, or online orientation.
3
Contribute and operate
Help with training, events, repeaters, outreach, or emergency drills.
Club Resources
Practical references for real stations.
HF, VHF, and UHF operating guidance
Repeater and simplex frequency coordination
Emergency go-kit and field station checklists
Mentor support for SWL and licensed members
Events
Regular ways to get on the air.
Every Saturday
Weekly VHF Net
Kathmandu Valley and linked stations
Check-ins, signal reports, club notices, and short technical discussions.
Monthly
Technical Workshop
Hybrid
Hands-on sessions for antennas, logbooks, emergency kits, and station troubleshooting.
Quarterly
Field Communication Drill
Rotating outdoor sites
Portable station setup, message handling practice, and response coordination drills.
Contact Nepal Amateur Radio Club
For membership, collaboration, training, emergency communication planning, or technical support, contact the club team.
[email protected]
Location
Nepal
On Air
Listen for NARC activities on club nets, drills, and field events.