Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society gets technical boost

The Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society (ROARS) will receive 160 high-frequency radio transceivers from Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concluded between the two sides.

The transceivers had been owned under license by PDO but were rendered superfluous when the company recently reconfigured its telecommunications network.

As per the terms of the MoU, the equipment will be transferred in coordination with the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority so that ROARS can expand its capabilities.

The deal was signed at a ceremony at the Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre at Mina al Fahal by Abul Amir bin Abdul Hussain Al Ajmi, PDO's External Affairs and Communications Manager, and Colonel Abdul Razaq bin Abdul Khadir Al Shahwarzi, Secretary-general of ROARS.

Speaking on the occasion, Ajmi said the donation came "in recognition of the vital communication support that the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society has provided to the people and the authorities of the nation.

"When other modes of communication are ineffective, as happened during the severe weather conditions we experienced earlier this year, it's good to know that we can rely on the Radio Society to keep in touch with one another."

Colonel Shahwarzi, thanking PDO, said: "It sets an example for others to follow in supporting non-professional establishments that can aid society. With this equipment, we will continue to be a reliable partner that supports local authorities in times of crisis."

He also affirmed ROARS' commitment to further promote technological development of the Omani society.

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Source: Khaleej Times