Rajapalayam – 626117, Tamil Nadu, India · Est. 1993 ircomrajapalayam@gmail.com

Established 1993

Rajapalayam International Radio Communicators Club

Amateur radio for public service · Callsign VU2IRD

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Scout Jamboree, January 2025 RIRCOM demonstrating HF and VHF ham radio to scouts at the National Jamboree, Manapparai, 28 January – 3 February 2025.

1993: Year founded
VU2IRD: Club callsign
33+: Years of community service

Who we are

A registered amateur radio club in Rajapalayam (626117) dedicated to communications support, technical education, and community outreach across Tamil Nadu.

Since 21 January 1993, licensed operators have volunteered at public events, supported disaster and emergency communications, and mentored students through ASOC training and on-air practice.

Our work in pictures

Training, public-service events, and technical projects from recent years. Tap any photo to see it full size.

Dindigul training, February 2024 Ham Radio Technology & Disaster Management Training for Dindigul school staff and Junior Red Cross, 20 February 2024.

Scout Jamboree, January 2025 RIRCOM demonstrating HF and VHF ham radio to scouts at the National Jamboree, Manapparai, 28 January – 3 February 2025.

Kargil field station, May 2024 RIRCOM team at the Kargil Vijay Diwas field station, Ladakh, May 2024.

Ham Convention, July 2024 Ham Convention at Rajapalayam Rajus College — workshops and fox hunt, 7 July 2024.

Ma Madurai Vizha, August 2024 Communications for marathon, cyclothon, and parade at Ma Madurai Vizha, Madurai, 9–11 August 2024.

See more on our activities page

Our wings

Five specialized wings where RIRCOM members contribute time and expertise.

01

Disaster & Emergency Communication

Standby networks when conventional systems are overloaded or down.

02

Public Awareness

Demos, outreach, and public education on amateur radio.

03

Training & Publishing

ASOC preparation, workshops, and mentoring for new licensees.

04

Technical & Development

Homebrew rigs, antennas, and triband HF development.

05

Home Guard

Communications support for Home Guard operations.

Join RIRCOM

Licensed operators and learners are welcome. New to radio? See how to become a HAM operator.

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