What is Amateur Radio?

Amateur Radio is a unique, fascinating and friendly hobby that captivates the interest of millions of people around the world.

Amateur radio is all about the skill and fascination of communicating using radio.

Amateur Radio operators come from all walks of life. They are all ages, sexes, income levels and nationalities. Whether they prefer Morse code, voice communication on a hand-held radio, or computerized messages transmitted via satellite, they all have an interest in what's happening in the world, and they use radio to reach out.

Fun for Everyone!

Some are attracted by the ability to communicate across the country, around the globe, or even with astronauts on space missions. Others may like to build and experiment with electronics. Some enjoy using Amateur Radio's digital communications opportunities. Those with a competitive streak enjoy contests, where the object is to see how many hams in distant locations they can contact. Some like the convenience of a technology that gives them portable communication.

Mostly we use it to open the door to new friendships over the air!

Web Update

13/05/2008 - 5.00pm
Ofcom announce that the M6 + 3 Letters series of call signs has now been made available for issue to applicants for the Amateur Foundation licence. The M3 + 3 Letter series of call signs will still be available to applicants for the Amateur Foundation licence until the M3 + 3 Letter series is exhausted.

Meeting Cancellations

All meetings cancelled until return after summer recess - check here regularly for date of return.

Training Courses

If you are interested in the Amateur Radio hobby then check out the Courses Section of this website to see what is involved in obtaining the entry level Foundation Licence.

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