Silent Keys
Lech Laszkiewicz, G3KAU, 29 January 2021
Lech Laszkiewicz, G3KAU, was 99 when he died. He had an interesting life. As a schoolboy he escaped back to his home in Poland from behind Russian lines at the start of WW2. His mother said that it was not safe to stay home and sent him on his way to find safety in the […]
John Branagh, GI3YRL, 19th January 2021
It is with sad news we hear of the passing of John Branagh, GI3YRL, on the 19th of January 2021. A founding member of the Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group. Always involved, sharing his vast knowledge. An exceptional teacher and friend who will be sadly missed. Tribute by Darryl Mudd, 2I0CGZ, for Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group
Stig Rasmussen, G1MVF, 15th January 2021
With great sadness I learned that Stig Rasmussen, G1MVF died of Covid-19 on the evening of Friday 15-Saturday 16 January 2021. Some eight days before his death he believed he had contracted Covid-19. He was taken to hospital where, sadly, he subsequently passed away. Mervyn S Foster Chairman, Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society
Andy Levy, M5ALG, 27th December 2020
Andy Levy, M5ALG passed away on the 27th of December 2020. He was a major factor in the McMichael Rally Committee for over 15 years as Booking and Organising Manager, with his cheerful welcome to all, he was in to contesting being first licenced in 1995 as G7UET. His other interests were the Christian Aid Walk, […]
Fred Robins, G3GVM
It is with sadness that I wish to inform you of the passing of Fred Robins, G3GVM. He had deep and longstanding links with the RSGB and I’m sure many of its Members will remember him. I am trying to contact as many people as I can who knew him to let them know and […]
Mike Owen, G4YTA, 13th January 2021
It is my sad duty to inform you that Mike Owen, G4YTA passed away on the night of the 13th of January 2021. Mike was the prime mover in the formation of Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society (FRARS). We first met at the Sports and Social bar back in 1978, just after he joined Flight […]