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Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society was founded in 1946 and has brought together amateur radio enthusiasts from across the north-east of Scotland ever since. Meetings are held in Aberdeen on most Thursday evenings throughout the year and a warm welcome awaits any prospective new members who are interested in joining us.
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RSGB Presidential Visit to Aberdeen
The Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society (AARS), one of the oldest radio societies in Scotland, hosted the President of the Radio Society of Great Britain at a special meeting on 26th March. 2026. This was the first event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of AARS in 1946 and was the first visit of an RSGB President in more than 40 years to Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society.
The visit marked an important occasion for the north-east’s amateur radio community, with members from across the region invited to attend. The President delivered 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.
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.
