Sidmouth Amateur Radio Society

Introducing amateur radio

Meetings are now being held at our new HQ, we are located at the rear of the tennis courts in Byes Lane Sidford, Sidmouth we will be on site from 19:00 on Wednesday evenings.

Special Event Station - the society will be operating radio station in Otterton Mill

9.5. - 10:00 - 16:00, Otterton Mill

10.5. - 10:00 - 16:00, Otterton Mill

Otterton Mill special event station

Next lecture - 27.5. 2026, 19:00 for 19:30

Spy radios during WWII and Cold War.

Spy radios durig WWII and Cold War
Our members are drawn from Sidmouth and its surrounding towns and villages. We welcome new members and/or candidates for our training courses. If you are a visitor to the area and need assistance or directions, please call on the local repeater GB3SW.

What benefits does amateur radio offer?

  1. Sense of camradeurie on the air or at the club meeting
  2. Operational challenge to learn, how to transmit
  3. Technical challenge, use as is, or build your own systems
  4. Social Events

Giants of radio communications said:

"Every day sees humanity more victorious in the struggle with space and time." Gugliemo Marconi
"I do not think that the radio waves I have discovered will have any practical application." Heinrich Hertz

Town Sidmouth

SARS are located a couple of miles inland from the beautiful regency town of Sidmouth. Sidmouth is known for its beautiful, towering red cliffs, which are part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. For more info on our wonderful town please follow this link to check live webcam on the Sidmouth Esplanade.