To All DX'ers,
If you have the opportunity to be proactive in a effort to help activate a rare DX entity I'm sure most DX'ers would accept.
Over the last few weeks I've been in contact with Miku, VU2WAP. Many have worked Miku and now he is asking for our help to provide written support and encouragement to the Indian Telecommunications Ministry to obtain authorization to operate from VU4, Andaman Islands.
Recently there's been a significant change in personnel at the Department of Telecommunications and now the minister of communications is VU2DMK, Shri Dhayanidhi Maran.
It's seems still there is a lack of information, a lack of understanding within the ministry about operating from the Andaman's and Miku has written several high level authorities explaining the use of this wonderful hobby. Miku needs support from the DX community to help in his application by letters of support and showcasing it's benefits.
Components of the letter could emphasize how amateur radio provides emergency communications during recent disasters in India, namely Gujarat earthquake and Andhra cyclone. During his stay he would demonstrate to the local businessmen, non-governmental organizations and the local authorities the use of this wonderful hobby and how it could provide a communications link if traditional modes would fail. Also it can help open a window to the world showcasing Andaman tourism industry, it's beautiful hotels and beaches and excellent fishing. If there are other facts that you feel would promote this effort please enclose that in your letter.
This is an excellent time to "make it happen". It's been 15 years since Andaman's have been activated and wouldn't it be a great feeling knowing you were a part of that effort. Mr. Marin has the authority to instantly approve a license for VU4 or grant Miku a change of address on his license. Of course, we hope this will open the door for larger operations in the future.
Please consider helping with your time and a unit of air mail postage which can be sent to the following address:
Manoj Agarwal 44/1E Fair Field Layout Race Course Road Bangalore 560001, India
A written letter with a signature seems to carry so much more weight but if you feel emailing would be your only recourse send it to:
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Thanks for reading this and we all hope through everyone's intercession this will become a reality soon! Miku is asking for approval between October,2004 and January, 2005 so favorable winter propagation can be used.
73,
Randy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thibodaux, Louisiana
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