Ham Fair
Meet the radio community at QARL’s annual gathering.
Explore Kollam Ham FairCommunity · Communication · ServiceConnect across
Connect across
the airwaves.
Welcome to the Quilon Amateur Radio League. Since 1982, QARL has brought radio operators and curious minds together to learn, communicate and serve from Kollam, Kerala.
✦ Amateur radio is a hobby, a skill and a service to the community.
VU2QAR · KOLLAMRadio brings us together
EST. 1982On air from KeralaLearn · communicate · serve
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Established 1982A lasting radio community
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Amateur radioExplore the airwaves
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Learn togetherMeetings, training and contests
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Community serviceRadio in service of people
Your QARL starting point
Explore, learn, take part.
Find the club information and member services you need, all in one place.
Membership
Join QARL and support amateur radio in our community.
Membership registrationTraining & learning
Build your knowledge and prepare for your amateur radio journey.
Ham radio training classMeet the team
Find QARL office bearers and ways to get in touch.
QARL officials
QUILON AMATEUR RADIO LEAGUEOne community. Many frequencies.
A little about usCuriosity on air.
Curiosity on air.
Service on the ground.
Formed in 1982, the Quilon Amateur Radio League promotes amateur radio, helps people pursue a radio licence, and brings operators together to share skills and friendship. Our members take part in meetings, field activities and community communication.
Learn and experimentBuild practical radio knowledge together.
Serve our communityMake communication skills useful when needed.
Events & activity
There’s always more to explore.
From the annual Ham Fair to on-air contests and fox hunts, QARL celebrates the many sides of amateur radio.
MEET · SHARE · DISCOVER
Kollam Ham Fair
A gathering of operators and enthusiasts with exhibitions, technical sessions and community fellowship.
Discover Ham Fair →
CONTEST · CONNECT
Lake City Contest
Take to the air, make contacts and enjoy a friendly challenge with radio operators.
Explore the contest →
SEARCH · LEARN · HAVE FUN
Kerala VHF Fox Hunt
Practice direction finding and teamwork in an engaging outdoor radio activity.
Explore fox hunting →QARL · KollamGuided by volunteers.
Guided by volunteers.
Powered by community.
Meet the elected office bearers and committee members who help guide QARL’s activities and support the amateur radio community.
✦ Elected committee◷ Serving the community
From the QARL community
Browse news →Radio stories & updates.
AMATEUR RADIO IN ACTION
Communication that connects people
Discover how radio operators bring their skills and readiness to community communication.
Read QARL news →
RADIO TECHNOLOGY
Connecting over the air and online
Explore tools and ideas that help radio amateurs connect across distances.
Read about EchoLink ↗
BE PART OF QARL
Grow the amateur radio community
Join a local community built around learning, friendship and service.
Membership information →Stay curious. Get on the air.
Find your place in the QARL community.
Whether you are already a radio amateur or just getting started, there’s a place to learn and take part.