The Royal Signals Amateur Radio Society (RSARS) brings together people with a shared interest in amateur radio and communications.
The Society provides a meeting point for radio amateurs with connections to the Royal Corps of Signals, as well as others who share an interest in radio, electronics and communications.
RSARS was established to encourage and develop amateur radio activity and to maintain friendships between members through their common interest in radio communication.
Today, the Society has members throughout the United Kingdom and overseas, operating across a wide range of amateur radio bands and modes.
Members range from experienced radio amateurs to those who are relatively new to the hobby.
The aims of the Society include:
Radio activity is at the heart of RSARS.
Members can regularly be heard on the amateur bands taking part in Society nets, special event stations, contests and informal contacts.
RSARS members operate using many different modes, including SSB, CW, digital modes, VHF and UHF, data communications, and portable and mobile operation.
Details of regular Society nets and operating activities can be found in the On the Air section of this website.
Membership is open to those who meet the Society's membership requirements and who have an interest in amateur radio and communications.
Members receive access to Society activities, publications and other membership services.
You do not necessarily need to hold an amateur radio licence to become involved with the Society.
Further information can be found on our Membership page.
RSARS publishes a regular Society journal containing news, technical articles, operating information, members' contributions and reports on Society activities.
The website also provides news and information about forthcoming events and other matters of interest to members.
Throughout the year, members take part in a variety of amateur radio activities including rallies, exhibitions, special event stations and other gatherings.
These provide opportunities for members to meet in person as well as communicate over the air.
The Society is administered by an elected committee consisting of officers and committee members who give their time voluntarily to support the running of RSARS.
Details of the current officers and Committee members can be found on the Committee page.
Whether you are an experienced radio amateur, newly licensed, returning to the hobby or simply interested in radio communications, we hope you will find something of interest in RSARS.
Explore the website to find out more about our membership, radio nets, events, news and history.