Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society

A working radio communications centre operated by members of the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society. Amateur (Ham) Radio remains a popular scientific hobby, and this installation is comprised of modern technology as well as a working collection of vintage historical equipment. Contacts can be made all over the world via the aerial systems on the roof of B-block. There are regular demonstrations of radio communication using speech, morse code, video, and various forms of text messaging.

MKARS was one of the organisations that came together in 1994 to save BP from development. It is still  based at Bletchley Park, where it holds regular meetings. Current members have a wide range of experience and expertise in radio and electronics including ex-military, diplomatic (government communications) service, ex-BBC, and manufacturing.

The society runs training courses for those interested in taking up the hobby -  for course details see http://www.mkars.org.uk

Part of Block - B Exhibition

To find out more please visit the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society Website