Visit The National Museum of Computing and experience a WWII Simulated Wireless Station live on air, operating under the callsign GB1SOE. The Simulated Wireless Station is based on a typical WWII MI6 Station, which would have been used to contact MI6 agents in the field and members of the top-secret British organisation, Special Operations Executive (SOE), responsible for conducting espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in occupied Europe. The Simulated Wireless Station uses a combination of period and replica equipment to recreate an authentic WWII MI6 Station experience.
On Saturday 11th December, The National Museum of Computing's WWII Simulated Wireless Station will be on air to join the celebrations commemorating the 100th birthday of German amateur radio enthusiast Rudi Staritz, who sadly passed away in July of this year. During the Second World War, Rudi served in the Abwehr (German Intelligence); he later became renowned for his amateur radio work and contributed to Volume 4 of 'Wireless For The Warrior, a publication which documents the history of clandestine wireless sets from across the world.
The Simulated Wireless Station is run by two of our fantastic team of friendly and knowledgeable Museum Volunteers who, coupled with members of the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society (MKARS), will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment and answer your questions. The Simulated Wireless Station is on air at intervals throughout the year and in regular contact with stations across Europe.
Terms and Conditions:
Prior to booking your tickets, you will be asked to select a timeslot to view the WWII Simulated Wireless Station. This is to control the flow of visitors around the space. The Simulated Wireless Station is available for you to drop-in at any point within the timeslot you have selected.
Full Museum entry is included in the ticket price. The Museum is open to the public between 10:30 and 16:30, allowing you to explore and be inspired by our extraordinary collection whilst you are here. We recommend allowing at least two hours for your visit.
