Amateur radio at Rosliston Forestry Centre

South Derbyshire & Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group (SDAWARG), callsign G0SRC, is a friendly amateur radio group based at Rosliston Forestry Centre. Our interests include digital modes, amateur TV, weather satellite reception, radio construction and making contacts on the air.

Wednesday amateur radio meetings in Rosliston

We meet every Wednesday from 7pm at Rosliston Forestry Centre. New members and visitors are welcome, whether you have held a callsign for years or are just discovering amateur radio.

Come weekly, fortnightly or drop in when you can. Meet other radio enthusiasts, ask about radios and aerials, and enjoy a chat over a cuppa.

Visiting Rosliston Forestry Centre

Our meeting venue is Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX. Use the directions to Rosliston Forestry Centre and the site map below to plan your journey.

For current parking, opening hours and accessibility information, check the Forestry Centre website. Before your first visit, email the group secretary for meeting-room and evening access arrangements, or to discuss any access needs.

Visiting and membership questions

Do I need a licence to visit?

You are welcome to visit if you are interested in amateur radio, including if you do not yet have a licence. Our amateur radio training page explains the Foundation, Intermediate, Full and Direct to Full routes.

How much does membership cost?

Standard membership costs £30 per year, and membership is free for students. You can join SDAWARG at any time. We ask for a separate £1 contribution per visit towards the room and refreshments.

What does the group do?

Alongside Wednesday meetings, we enjoy amateur radio contests and direction finding, group events and science activities, and portable operating. Explore our group news for examples of what members have been doing.

Rosliston and Parks on the Air

Rosliston Forestry Centre is also a Parks on the Air reference: GB-1230. Find out about portable amateur radio at Rosliston, including how to check the activation rules and local arrangements.

Amateur radio near Swadlincote and Burton-on-Trent

Rosliston is our meeting place for radio enthusiasts from South Derbyshire and neighbouring Staffordshire and Leicestershire. Visitors from Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Moira, Measham and further afield are welcome. Contact SDAWARG if you would like to find out more before coming along.

Map showing Rosliston Forestry Centre

 

Rosliston Forestry Centre,
Burton Road,
Rosliston,
Swadlincote,
DE12 8JX