Ham oper­a­tors of Gujarat have respond­ed to requests from the Gov­ern­ment of Gujarat to set up their sta­tions as a pre­cau­tion­ary mea­sure at Bhuj, Dwari­ka, Por­ban­dar and Rajkot. 

This is ahead of Cyclone Nilo­far fore­cast to land in the coastal area and inten­si­fy into a severe cyclonic storm. 

Nation­al Coor­di­na­tor for Dis­as­ter Com­mu­ni­ca­tion Jayu Bhide VU2JAU says ham oper­a­tors from Gand­hi­na­gar and Rajkot will be oper­at­ing sta­tions very soon. 

He says the oper­at­ing fre­quen­cies are 7035 kHz, 14135 kHz and VHF also. Coop­er­a­tion is being sought to keep those fre­quen­cies clear for emer­gency traffic. 

Based at Gwalior he remains in con­tact with all the sta­tions and keeps a lis­ten on those frequencies. 

Jayu VU2JAU says Cycle Nilo­far Cyclone is like­ly to hit Kutchh and the coastal area of Gujarat. 

He reports that Gujrat hams have become active at sta­tions set up all impor­tant places where the cyclone is expected. 

‑Jim Lin­ton VK3PC, Chair­man IARU Region 3 Dis­as­ter Com­mu­ni­ca­tions Committee.