Amateur radio can open up a new world of opportunities for students, Chris Aitken, who shares his tips on how to start a club
Chris Aitken of Wick High School has written an interesting article in the Times Educational Supplement recently detailing why he started an amatuer radio club in his school in the north of Scotland.
Chris’s own journey started during lockdown when he gained his foundation licence. In the article he details the background to starting the radio club in Wick High School and offers a personal and engaging introduction to the world of amateur radio and highlights amatuer radios technical depth and variety. From global communication to building equipment and even contacting astronauts, Chris suceesfully conveys the spirit of curiosity, experimentation, and community that defines amateur radio. It’s an accessible and inspiring read for anyone unfamiliar with amatuer radio in education.
The Radio Communications Foundation has given money to this club to help purchase equipment to equip the club station and also funded the novice licences for four members
All four passed the exam and are now hold amatuer radio licences.
