Via the RSGB: The road to starting Cardiff University Amateur Radio Society

As an aspiring electrical engineer at Cardiff University, Jacob, MW9JKY always had an interest in wireless communication and its applications. However, it was only when he found an online content creator who introduced him to the topic of telegraphy that he realised he wanted to find out more.

Jacob soon contacted the RSGB to find out how to get started and RSGB Board Director Ben Lloyd, GW4BML provided him with a number of resources, contacts and advice. He also put him in touch with the Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) about funding for his exam.

He passed his Foundation licence exam and quickly followed with his Intermediate licence exam in June 2025. Along the way he decided his next step was to re-open the Cardiff University Amateur Radio Society (CUARS). At a gathering of like-minded students, the group decided their next step was to plan a trip to the open event of their closest amateur radio club, Highfields Amateur Radio Club, and find out more. Jacob says the club were “nothing but welcoming and brimming with helpful advice” and recommends that anyone looking to get started in amateur radio contact their local club.

The next step was to work together to grow the university club, which has included getting more students licensed. They have done this to great success with the club now boasting 21 members, seven of whom are now licensed. Jacob is currently working on organising a Foundation course in Cardiff so they help even more members gain their licence. […] Radio Society of Great Britain – Main Site – Read More