The South Bristol Amateur Radio Club (SBARC) was set up in 1983 at the Whitchurch Folk House. Although primarily intended for radio enthusiasts in the south Bristol area the membership extends to many miles around.

In order to operate a transmitter it is necessary to hold an amateur radio license. Currently there are three classes of license: Foundation, Intermediate and Full. Each license class allowing different privileges. For those who are interested in becoming an active Radio Amateur please see our training page.

The club has HF and VHF equipment which members may operate using the club's own callsign, G4WAW or GX4WAW. Demonstrations of the equipment can be given to any interested visitors.

SBARC welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to become a club member, you do not require an Amateur License to be able to join our club. Annual membership only costs GBP 5.00 and the weekly attendance subs is only GBP 1.00.

We meet every Wednessday evening from 7.30pm at Whitchurch Folkhouse