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Intermediate Exam Successes on Armistice Day
Eight students at Sandringham School, together with two adult members of VARC passed their Intermediate level examination on the 11th November 2018. The two school girl students had previously passed their Foundation exams together just in time to take part in the School’s contact with Tim Peake aboard the ISS in January 2016. Verulam Amateur […]
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More Foundation Exam Passes For Sandringham School
Four students from Sandringham School passed their Amateur Radio Foundation Exam on the 4th February. This brings the total of Sandringham students who have passed in the last six months to over 10 with more in the pipeline.
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Youngsters On The Air
Youngsters on the Air is a yearly event arranged between IARU Region 1 and the RSGB. This is the fourth year it has been supported by the RSGB and it encourages young people to experience the excitement of amateur radio.
Amateur Radio Training
The best way to obtain a licence is to attend a registered amateur radio training course. We are not just interested in helping people pass their exams though. Find out more.
What Is Amateur Radio
Amateur Radio, often known as 'ham radio', is both a hobby and a service that uses various types of radio equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for self-training, recreation and public service.
Upcoming Events
Our club meets every month, normally on the third Tuesday. Our meetings typically involve a radio based talk or presentation followed by a chance to catch up over a cuppa.
Facilities
Our operating cabin is located on Dunstable Downs and enjoys a low level of background noise. It is well-equipped with a full array of antennas, enabling users to operate on a variety of bands.