Our History Group will be getting a lesson in amateur radio on 11th May thanks to Falkirk Amateur Radio Club.
The group, which is made up of deaf and blind people will be shown how it is possible to contact people from around the world with a small amount of equipment and a little bit of know how!
Of course it is slightly more complicated than that but it promises to be a fascinating talk on a hobby that is close the the heart of one of our trustees.
Indeed, the event was inspired by the exploits of Terry Robinson who took part in a radio competition for the Centre last year and has been a huge fan since his teens. You can read more about that and hear an interview with Terry here.
Those concerned radio might not be for the deaf should fear not. New technology allows operators to not only here but see a radio signal and where it has come from.
The traditional idea of people using Morse Code is rare now but in the early days Morse Code was one of the best ways to reach people. Terry says that as a blind person it allowed him to visit new countries and meet people in places he would physically have had no chance to get to. Remember, radio systems and messages like this have played a huge part in history from catching transatlantic criminals to the ill fated messages of the Titanic.
The History Group is on 11am-12pm, Wednesday 11th May. New members are always welcome and for this session so is anyone with an interest in amateur radio!
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