Let’s work in the field of technology at full capacity to do something that will be remembered in history!
Pune Hams VU2RCP in association with Tech Forum & IETE will celebrate World Television Day in MES Abasaheb Garware College yesterday morning. (i.e. Friday 9th January 2026.)
It was 119th Tech Talk
More than 70 students and faculty attended the event.
The Guest of Honour was OM Balaji, VU2JEL Spacecraft Mechanism scientist from ISRO Bangalore
Spacecraft Mechanism Scientist (or Engineer) designs, develops, and tests the crucial moving parts of spacecraft, like deployable solar panels, antennas, robotic arms, and deployment systems, ensuring they function reliably in harsh space environments (vacuum, extreme temps, radiation) to achieve mission objectives, a role requiring expertise in mechanical design, materials, and actuators (motors, springs) for reliable, often redundant, motion. 
Normally World TV Day is observed on 21st November every year. Due to collage examinations, we could not celebrate it on 21st Nov 25, Hence the delay
Mr Vishwas Kale, MD, Vijayesh Instruments P Ltd was main speaker for the program. He covered technology aspects along with TV history and made the audience aware about it.
Watch the following videos for History of TV
https://youtu.be/ykKdnTKJ_zs
https://youtu.be/TszSjE_kQwg
World Television Day 2025 highlights TV’s evolution from early broadcasts to smart, AI-driven screens, celebrating its power to inform, educate and connect audiences worldwide. World Television Day's history dates back to the first World Television Forum in 1996.
The theme of World Television Day 2025 is focused on celebrating the impact of television on global communication, education, and entertainment.
This day, observed on November 21, emphasizes television's role in transforming information sharing and fostering cross-cultural dialogue
OM Balaji demonstrated still picture transmission using Robot36 software. All students downloaded the classroom picture transmitted, using audio file decoded by Robot36. It was very exciting demo
After program there were very interesting interactions with Cosmos club MiT & Antriksh club Dhole Patil CoEP students on their micro Satellite project. Balaji gave very valuable tips to the students with promise to visit during his next Pune visit.
The meeting ended with vote of thanks.
Date
