The Duxford Aviation Society

The Duxford Radio Society   The radio section consists of a dedicated band of volunteers who operate their own radio station GB2IWM from building 177 at Duxford. They summarise their major main functions as RADIO Communicate with other amateur radio stations world-wide by using speech (R/T) or Morse code (W/T). RESTORATION Restore to full working condition historic military equipment donated to the Duxford Radio Society. RESEARCH Research historic military, radar and navigation equipment for publication in the newsletter and national magazines. RECRUITMENT Expand DAS/DRS membership, either as a DAS volunteer on-site or a DRS corresponding member - world-wide. Open to all radio amateurs or those with an interest in wartime radio and/or electronics. The section operate out of two buildings on the IWM Duxford site, they have recently had a 60ft radio antenna tower installed and this has increased the clarity and range of their regular Sunday communication sessions. The Radio Society occupy buildings 177 and 178, adjacent to the American Air Museum and are open Saturday and Sunday and most Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Other times are by prior arrangement by writing to : Duxford Radio Society, c/o The Imperial War Museum, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire, CB2 4QR. Membership enquiries should also be directed to this address, their radio call sign is GB2IWM. Alternatively they can be reached via email g4hxh@thersgb.net