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The Society was formed in 1966 by a few railwaymen with
a common interest in amateur radio. The Society has continued to grow with
the present membership currently around 100. We are part of a much larger
organisation called FIRAC. The Federation International Radio Amateur
Cheminot, was founded in Hamburg in 1964 and currently the membership
worldwide is around 2500 from 23 countries.
The aim of both organisations is to promote friendship
amongst people who have a common interest in both railways and radio. With
this in mind, each year one of the member countries hosts the
International Congress where members meet up and put a face to the voice.
Additionally BRARS holds a Spring Meeting in a different part of this
country each spring. This allows the members to relax in an informal
manner with their wives and families. Sightseeing tours are arranged at
the selected venue.
The Society a produces a quarterly newsletter to keep
members informed of forthcoming activities in both our own Society and
Firac. The newsletter carries stories sent in by members and is the vital
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