This is a brand-new museum focused on all aspects of Radio Communication. It is located in the city of Derby, in Central England. The museum is a registered charity and is being funded and built by enthusiasts and volunteers. It will grow to become both an overview of the museum, as well as an information resource for people with an interest in radio communication.
We have been a little slow at implementing web site updates (for which we apologise) but we have been focused on developing the building, cleaning and displaying the collection and the education outreach aspects of the charity. Hopefully, the implementation of our new marketing plan should start to produce more regular updates!
We have been a little slow at implementing web site updates (for which we apologise) but we have been focused on developing the building, cleaning and displaying the collection and the education outreach aspects of the charity. Hopefully, the implementation of our new marketing plan should start to produce more regular updates!
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The museum is the brainchild of Steve Haseldine who has been professionally engaged in radio communications and software for over 55 years and as a licensed radio amateur (G8EBM) for over 50 years. Initially the items on display are from his personal collection. Steve was concerned that much of our radio heritage was being consigned to the skip and lost to future generations.
When visiting the museum before it officially opens in Summer 2020, please note that the reception is not continuously manned and the front door will be locked. Please ring the doorbell to call for assistance. When the museum opens to the public there will be a range of membership and entrance fee options.
Part of our Education Programme is to teach children to program or code computers. We have a series of weekend Code Clubs for children from the age of 9 to 18. The clubs are for complete beginners through to those with existing experience and expertise. The "starter" club is designed for children aged 9 to 11 with none, or little, coding experience and runs on Saturday mornings from 10.00 to 12.00.
The first course is aimed at those who do not understand coding (computer programming) but would like to learn the mysteries of coding in Python and using the Raspberry Pi computer. No previous knowledge will be required. The first course will run for six weeks and is aimed at the complete beginner as regards coding and computers.
A lift suitable for wheelchair users to allow movement between the ground floor and first floor galleries. This is also an evacuation rated lift and therefore will support emergency egress from the first floor in case of fire. A Refuge Alerter radio-based refuge voice communication system that incorporates a hearing aid loop system.
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