Silent Keys
Mike Lunt, G8ALD, 5th January 2021
It’s with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of the South Lancs Amateur Radio Club chairman Mike Lunt, G8ALD. He passed on 5 January 2021 after battling illness for some time. Mike was born in 1943, and was licensed since 1967. He was ex Royal Signals, Home Office Director of […]
Michael Telkman, G8DCA
It is with sadness that I report the sudden passing of Michael Telkman, G8DCA. While Mike might not have been a high-profile member of the amateur community, anyone who bought, built or used one of Wood & Douglas’ range of amateur radio kits in the 70s, 80s and 90s will have been touched by Mike’s […]
Peter Price, GW3LXI, 14th December 2020
It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Mr Peter Price, GW3LXI on the 14th of December 2020 at the age of 92 years. I have known Peter since the 1960s when he was instrumental in guiding me into the hobby of amateur radio, as he was for many other […]
Vince Priamo, GW6ZCS, 7th December 2020
It is with sadness I inform fellow enthusiasts of the passing of our dear friend and Wrexham ARS Treasurer Vince Priamo, GW6ZCS. He became a Silent Key on the 7th of December 2020 at the age of 73. A member of Wrexham ARS for well over 30 years, Vince will be sadly missed. Eifion Parry, […]
Rod Hancock, M6RFF, 6th December 2020
It is with sad regret that I must report the passing of Rod Hancock, M6RFF, another victim of Covid-19. He passed away on 5 December 2020. Rod was a stalwart of Burton Amateur Radio Club and a character who will long be remembered for his humour and anecdotes – particularly those concerning the military. He will […]
Mike Mills, G3TEV, 13th November 2020
Mike Mills, G3TEV passed away on 13th November 2020 in Gloucester Royal Hospital. He was 88. He had been taken into hospital with a severe lung infection and was subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. Mike had a fantastic knowledge of his area’s history, together with a keen interest in photography, railways, canals and aviation. His […]
