Stockport Radio Society is one of the oldest radio societies in the UK, even older than the BBC.
Originally formed as Stockport Wireless Society by a group of local radio enthusiasts, we celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2020.
Over the years the society has been nomadic moving to various venues around the borough. However since 2009, Walthew House on Shaw Heath and close to the town centre has provided a permanent settled home offering a focal point for local radio enthusiasts to come together and share their experiences of the hobby and learn of new ones.
Walthew House, which is a local charity supporting those members of the community who have sight and hearing loss, serves as home to our many activities including regular meetings. We boast a fully equipped “shack” and accompanying antenna system which allows members the opportunity to operate from our HQ plus an audio visually equipped meeting room allowing presentations to take place using the latest video and sound technology.
Helping members to keep in touch are our social media channels, Facebook & YouTube plus Google Groups email mailing list and WhatsApp channel. On air nets feature regularly in our calendar appearing on VHF, UHF and Six metres.
Radio Sport, or contesting is a popular activity with success in a number of major national and international contests. Beyond Walthew House we also attend a number of local events such as Avro Heritage Centre’s Wings & Wheels fair and The Aviation Society’s twice yearly Memorabilia Fairs.
Special Event stations also regularly feature in our calendar along with participation in national activities such as BIWOTA (British Inland Waterways on the Air) and 145Alive. In 2025 we also plan to take part in Churches on the Air.
Intrigued? Then why not come along to one of our meetings or join one of nets, we will be very happy to see or hear you.