JNA Wireless Association
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JNA Wireless Association is an amateur radio
organization based in Mumbai
(formerly Bombay) in India
. JNA was founded in 1988 in memory of late avid amateur radio operator, Jamshed N. Anklesaria (callsign: VU2JNA) who died in 1987. The organization, currently headed by Sudhir Sha (VU2) conducts classes and organizes scramble teams to tackle disasters.
, and radio equipment. After his death, instead of selling off the equipment, Anklesaria's brother requested current secretary, to perpetuate Jamshed's memory. Sha, along with P Venkatraman and a few others then started the JNA Wireless Association with the equipment donated by Jamshed's brother. The JNA has since then organized several classes and handled disasters around the city.
and Vile Parle
.
, the epicenter of the 1993 Latur earthquake that killed 8,000. Headed by Sudhir Sha, JNA provided live communication between Killari and the state headquarters at Mantralaya
in Mumbai. It broadcast messages relating to the extent of damage, extent of the calamity, and other life-saving messages.
In 2008, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) included JNA as part of its disaster management operations to provide emergency communication support during the monsoons to provide live updates on the flooding situation in the city. Five stations were set up at Nana Chowk
, Milan Subway, Kalina
, Santacruz, and Chembur
and were linked up to the main control centre at the BMC headquarters at Fort
. In addition, another station, manned by Sha was set up at Malabar Hill with the help of the Malabar Hill Residents Association.
Amateur radio
Amateur radio is the use of designated radio frequency spectrum for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication...
organization based in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
(formerly Bombay) in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. JNA was founded in 1988 in memory of late avid amateur radio operator, Jamshed N. Anklesaria (callsign: VU2JNA) who died in 1987. The organization, currently headed by Sudhir Sha (VU2) conducts classes and organizes scramble teams to tackle disasters.
History
The organization was formed in 1988, in memory of Jamshed N. Anklesaria who died after suffering a heart-attack in 1987. Anklesaria was a bachelor who invested much of his time amateur radioAmateur radio
Amateur radio is the use of designated radio frequency spectrum for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication...
, and radio equipment. After his death, instead of selling off the equipment, Anklesaria's brother requested current secretary, to perpetuate Jamshed's memory. Sha, along with P Venkatraman and a few others then started the JNA Wireless Association with the equipment donated by Jamshed's brother. The JNA has since then organized several classes and handled disasters around the city.
Classes
JNA has been conducting amateur radio classes in Mumbai for over ten years. After a brief lull, JNA restarted its amateur radio classes in 2008, with two batches held at Malabar HillMalabar Hill
Malabar Hill, a hillock in southern Mumbai , India is an extremely upmarket residential area, most known for the Walkeshwar Temple which houses the Banganga Tank. Situated at a height of 50 metres Malabar Hill, a hillock in southern Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India is an extremely upmarket...
and Vile Parle
Vile Parle
Vile Parle , also known as "Parla", is a suburb of Mumbai. Vile Parle is also the name of the railway station in this suburb, on the Mumbai suburban railway on the Western Railway railway line. Vile Parle has a significantly strong base of Marathi and Gujarati population. The name "Vile Parle" has...
.
Disaster management
JNA has its own dedicated 70-member scrambler team and has a long history in handling disaster management. In 1993, JNA set up the first communication station at KillariKillari
The Latur earthquake struck India at 03:56 local time on September 30, 1993. The main area affected was the Maharashtra State in Western India. The earthquake primarily affected the districts of Latur and Osmanabad including Ausa block of Latur and Umerga of Osmanabd. Total 52 villages were...
, the epicenter of the 1993 Latur earthquake that killed 8,000. Headed by Sudhir Sha, JNA provided live communication between Killari and the state headquarters at Mantralaya
Mantralaya
The word Mantralaya may refer to:*Mantralaya , Andhra Pradesh, India, is a major center of pilgrimage for Hindus belonging to the Madhva sect*Mantralaya, Mumbai, administrative headquarters of Maharashtra in South Mumbai, built in 1955-External links:...
in Mumbai. It broadcast messages relating to the extent of damage, extent of the calamity, and other life-saving messages.
In 2008, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) included JNA as part of its disaster management operations to provide emergency communication support during the monsoons to provide live updates on the flooding situation in the city. Five stations were set up at Nana Chowk
Nana Chowk
Nana Chowk is a neighbourhood in Mumbai. It is named after the philanthropist Jagannath Sunkersett also known as "Nana". The area lies in the Grant Road area.It's a nodal point where 6 roads converge to create a rather busy and yet laid back public square...
, Milan Subway, Kalina
Kalina
Kalina may refer to:feminine given name:* Kalinapeople* Noah Kalina, American photographer* Robert Kalina, Austrian banknote designer* Václav Kalina, Czech footballerplaces* Kalina, a geographical location in Mumbai...
, Santacruz, and Chembur
Chembur
Chembur is a suburban neighbourhood in eastern Mumbai, India. It is 22 km from downtown Mumbai and 20 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport...
and were linked up to the main control centre at the BMC headquarters at Fort
Fort (Mumbai precinct)
Fort is a business district in Mumbai, India. The area was the heart of the city during the 18th century. The area gets its name from the defensive fort, Fort St. George, built by the British East India Company around Bombay Castle...
. In addition, another station, manned by Sha was set up at Malabar Hill with the help of the Malabar Hill Residents Association.
External links
- http://members.tripod.com/~VU2JNA/ – Official website
- JNA BMC - MOM of 16 June 2006 meeting – setting up of JNA stations.