Archive for May, 2013
Fred F Oldfield, G3DVK, 31 March 2013
Sadly Fred passed away on 31st March aged 93. He saw active service in the RAF as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner/ Radio Mechanic surviving several crashes, including ditching in the Med, but his radio skills got them through. On the air since 1948 he roamed HF and VHF and, despite failing health, pioneered 5MHz for […]
James ‘Ken’ Downs, G8CFI, 23 March 2013
James Kenneth Downs, G8CFI, known as Ken, passed away on 23 March 2013. Dad had been a keen radio amateur since being a teenager and had built many radios himself over the years. He still showed a keen interest in the hobby even at 84 years old struggling with COPD. According to Mum he received […]
Pieter Essers, PA0PES, 13 March 2013
Pieter Essers, PA0PES, passed away on 13 March 2013 at the age of 92. He was active as a radio amateur to the last moment, although the possibilities were limited in the service flat where he lived from 2007. Details from Sander Essers
Alan Skellern, GW0SAU, March 2013
Alan Skellern, GW0SAU passed away in March 2013. Alan was a long time member of Meirion Amateur Radio Society and Porthmadog & District Amateur Radio Society. He was also actively involved with both Meirion RAYNET group and held the post of long term treasurer for South Gwynedd RAYNET group. Alan will be greatly missed by […]
Ian Wadman, G4KDB, 1 February 2013
Ian Wadman, G4KDB passed away in Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital, Devon on 01/02/2013, aged 65. Ian lived in Plymouth for 5 years but also used to visit Reading DX Club meetings. Details courtesy Mr J Cook
Peter J H Matthews, G3BPM, 17 February 2013
Peter J H Matthews, G3BPM passed away late in the evening of 17 February 2013. It is my belief that he had been a member of the RSGB, for 70 years, reaching this significant milestone in January. Tribute by Dave Boniface, G3ZXX
