Amateur radio is a fascinating and fun technical hobby that appeals to people of all ages.
It not only encompasses individuals communicating with each other near and far (around the world and even out into space), but also …
- Experimenting with different forms and modes of communication (voice, CW, data, digital voice, gateways, etc.)
- Investigating how space weather affects propagation
- Transmitting imagery and video through establing television studios
- Organising and/or taking part in special event stations
- Entering contests
- Getting devices to communicate with each other
- Designing and building electronic circuits
- Using devices like Raspberry Pis, Arduino and BB Micro:bits
- Writing software and building websites
- Getting involved in other related activities such as hill-walking (e.g. Summits on the Air)
- Providing radio safety communications at events
The Quantum Technology Club has a number of licensed radio amateurs amongst its membership at all levels (Foundation, Intermediate and Full). You will be most welcome to join us whether you are established in the hobby, just starting out and want to obtain a licence, or have a licence and don’t know whether to go from there.
We are an RSGB Brickworks Accredited Club which means that we have committed to supporting radio amateurs through activities, presentations, coaching, and buddying up with fellow radio hams. We also provide certificates to give you confidence in your growing skillset as you progress.