JOLO, Sulu — In advancing telecommunication services in the Bangsamoro region, a total of 170 radio operators in this province underwent a seminar to prepare them for the upcoming amateur radio operator examination scheduled this coming September 21.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), through the Bangsamoro Telecommunications Commission (BTC), in collaboration with the Recon Philippines, Inc., organized the seminar on August 3 at the Mindanao State University Sulu campus.
BTC-Sulu Engineer II Engr. Abdul-hakim S. Jamasari underscored that the amateur examination, the first of its kind in this province, will focus on Class C level. He emphasized that passing the amateur examination would grant operators several privileges.
“In amateur radio operation ini, awn kaw privilege mag-usal dugaing frequencies iban manjari dasab kaw umulin misan pila radio, iyanun ta lima radio under your name,” said Engr. Jamasari during the interview.
[This amateur radio operation, you have the privilege to use various frequencies and you can also operate multiple radios, for instance, five radios under your name.]
He further emphasized that those who do not pass the exam could request additional seminars to obtain a Radio Operator certificate from the BTC, enabling them to use their radios within their club.
Nurjemer Jundam, a participant in the event, stressed the importance of taking and passing the amateur examination for radio operators.
“Mahalga tuud ini pasal ikaluhay ini katuh, mausal ta bang kita [nag-uusal] radio, di na kita mabuga magda sin radio ta,” Jundam said in an interview.
[It is very important because this is for our convenience, we can use it if we are radio users. We will no longer be afraid to bring our radio.]
The amateur radio operation seminar in Sulu not only prepares radio operators for the upcoming examination but also highlights the privileges and opportunities available to those who will pass. This initiative aims to ensure a more efficient and effective radio communication in the region, while also safeguarding the public interest. (Alline Jamar M. Undikan/BIO)
