Silent Keys
David Mason, G3ZPR – 20 June 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Mason G3ZPR. Dave had an interest in wireless from an early age. He served two years in the RAF during National Service where he excelled in Morse code; he was selected for advanced training then posted to Hong Kong to work in signals […]
Roy Emery, G3FYX – 6 June 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Emery, G3FYX at the age of 95. A respected friend, mentor, and one of the United Kingdom’s most accomplished amateur radio operators. Known throughout the amateur radio community by his callsign G3FYX, Roy earned widespread admiration for his pioneering work in the demanding […]
Brent Taylor, VY2HF / M7JHF – 21 May 2026
Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF, became a Silent Key on May 21, 2026, at the age of 66. The sudden loss of Brent has deeply shocked Radio Amateurs of Canada and the Amateur Radio community across Canada and beyond. RAC extends its sincere condolences […]
David Thomas, G4OGW – 28 April 2026
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of David Thomas, G4OGW — known to many of us as “Old Grey Whiskers” — who went silent key on 28 April 2026. David was a keen Morse operator and tutored many members of the Hereford Amateur Radio Society, myself included. He was FISTS member […]
Francis Lake, G4YXS – 12 April 2026
“Francis (Frank) was the Chairman of the Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club (TDARC) until earlier this year. His service to the club spanned 37 years of the 43 years of TDARC”. Nick Lake (Frank’s nephew) “Frank served as Chairman of the Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club until January this year, when he […]
Walt Bridgen, G4XSB – 6 February 2026
Walt Bridgen, G4XSB sadly passed away on 6 February 2026. He was a true gentleman who worked hard in his local community helping many people to gain qualifications to get them into work. An avid well – respected radio amateur attending rally’s all over the country and Germany. Walt taught and guided many new radio […]
