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President of RSGB to Visit Aberdeen
The Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society (AARS), one of the oldest radio societies in Scotland, will host the President of the Radio Society of Great Britain at a special meeting on 26th March. 2026. This is the first event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of AARS in 1946 and will be the first visit of an RSGB President in more than 40 years to Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society.
The visit marks an important occasion for the north-east’s amateur radio community, with members from across the region invited to attend. The President will deliver a presentation addressing the current direction of amateur radio in the United Kingdom, the challenges and opportunities facing the hobby, and the continuing role of local societies in fostering technical skills, international communication and community engagement.
Bob Beebe GU4YOX, President of the Radio Society of Great Britain, said:
“I am very much looking forward to meeting members of the Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society and representatives from other invited clubs for what promises to be a highly engaging and interactive evening. Aberdeen has a distinguished place in Scotland’s amateur radio heritage, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to visit and share in that tradition.”
Founded in the early years of wireless experimentation, the Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has played a significant role in promoting radio and electronics throughout the region. The forthcoming visit recognises both the historic contribution of AARS and the continued vitality of amateur radio in Scotland today.
