Hands-on Radio Labs
Practice operating procedures, antenna basics, frequency discipline, and station setup with experienced hams.
Mumbai Amateur Radio Institute brings students, makers, operators, and radio enthusiasts together to learn, build, communicate, and serve through ham radio.
VU2BPA
Club callsign
Mumbai
Based community
ARSI
Affiliated institute
MARI Base Station
Mumbai Amateur Radio Institute
Callsign
VU2BPA
Team MARI repeater and learning station for Mumbai radio enthusiasts.
VFO
145.400
MHz
Shift
-600
kHz
Mode
FM
VHF
VHF Repeater
145.400 MHz output with -600 kHz shift for local activity.

QSL Card
Team MARI
About MARI
QSL Identity

VU2BPA
Mumbai Amateur Radio Institute
MARI is a non-profit amateur radio group based in Mumbai, promoting awareness, learning, and practical radio activities for students, professionals, and communication enthusiasts.
From licensing guidance to field operating, the institute helps newcomers understand radio communication while giving experienced operators a space to share knowledge and stay active on the air.
Field Log
Portable operation from high-altitude terrain
Field Log
Repeater discipline and net practice
Field Log
Hands-on antenna experiments
Programs
Explore practical ways to enter the hobby, improve your station skills, and participate in the Mumbai ham radio community.
Practice operating procedures, antenna basics, frequency discipline, and station setup with experienced hams.
Clear beginner-friendly support for understanding Indian amateur radio licensing and exam preparation.
Portable stations, emergency communication drills, contests, demos, and public awareness sessions.
Events
Upcoming workshops, radio nets, contests, demos, and outreach sessions help visitors know exactly how to get involved.
VHF
145.400 MHz
HF
7 / 14 MHz
NEXT NET
09:30 IST
Weekend beginner orientation
VHF11:00 IST
Antenna building workshop
HF16:00 IST
Contest operating practice
DXOutreach
School and college demos
STEMFrequency Map
Instead of generic icons, the interface can use real radio concepts: repeaters, propagation, bands, callsigns, station logs, and QSL cards. That makes the design feel built for ham radio from the first scroll.
145.400 MHz
Local repeater activity, nets, and city-wide coordination.
7 / 14 MHz
Long-distance contacts, propagation study, and contest practice.
433 MHz
Compact station builds, handheld operation, and demos.
License Path
Turn curiosity into confident participation with a clear path from first introduction to licensed amateur radio operation.
Operator Path
Learn the basics of radio theory and operating etiquette.
Operator Path
Prepare for the amateur radio licensing exam.
Operator Path
Practice with mentors and understand station setup.
Operator Path
Join on-air activities after receiving your callsign.
Supporters
Existing supporter logos are kept, but presented as polished partner cards instead of loose page fragments.

Radio gear, cables, connectors, and station accessories.

Learning support and career-oriented guidance.
Contact
Reach the MARI team for membership, workshops, demos, sponsorships, and school or college collaborations.