Royal Naval Amateur Radio Society

for Radio Amateurs with an interest in maritime affairs

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About the RNARS

The Society promotes and fosters Amateur Radio activity within the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and liaises with other Navies throughout the world.

It was founded in 1960 and the Inaugural Meeting was held on 25th June in the Cinema of HMS Mercury, East Meon, Hampshire.

The Headquarters of the Society is in HMS Collingwood, Fareham, Hampshire.

Membership is open to all radio amateurs with an interest in maritime affairs.

Clubs as well as individuals can join.

The Society has members all over the world with groups in Australia, Canada, South Africa and the USA.

Members receive copies of the Society's Newsletter which is published three times a year.  The Newsletter is available electronically or by conventional postal means.

An e-Newsletter is published weekly on the RNARS Yahoo Group.

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