The Concept

SMART stands for Saturday Morning Amateur Radio Time. The idea is to meet up regularly on a Saturday morning to demonstrate and explain what Amateur Radio is all about. This is a fortnightly pilot starting on the 13th of January 2024 for eight sessions. Should the pilot prove successful it is hoped we can continue showing a fun hobby with a fun way to learn a lot of life skills. A lot of schools are using the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program for teaching. Amateur Radio fits well with these subjects and is a fun way to learn these subjects with real-world applications. As well as covering the main topics of STEM, Amateur Radio also gives a good insight into Languages, Geography and History. These sessions are offered free to members of the public who have an inquiring mind and want to have fun. Many youngsters who had Amateur Radio as their hobby have gone on into successful careers in technical industries.

Friday, 29 December 2023

What is amateur radio?


  • It’s a technical hobby, where people use radios to communicate.
  • Allows you to talk and listen to people both locally, and worldwide.
  • Uses a variety of equipment and techniques, which don’t have to be expensive.
  • Covers both traditional shortwave radio, as well as more modern methods, such as digital modes and using satellites.
  • Is used by people of all ages.
  • Can be used in emergencies when all else fails.

Why would I be interested?

  • You’ll learn about electronics and how things work.
  • If you’re still at school, touches on subjects covered, e.g. relevant maths, science, technology, languages, engineering, geography, history.
  • You’ll gain friends around the world.
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