Silent Keys
Robert Coombes (Bob), G3ZNH – 10 May 2024
Bob passed away on 10 May 2024 at home after being poorly for a number of years. When we moved to Whitsbury, he had so many plans for his new Shack but unfortunately his health would not allow him to fulfil the challenges of transmitting from such a low spot. Bob was quietly proud of […]
Tony Gilbey, G4YTG – 23 February 2024
President, Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS) 2015 to 2023 Tony’s parents bought him an SX24 Hallicrafters receiver when he left Technical College to start work with the GPO as a “Youth in Training”. His family used it as the main set at home and he would listen to “The Shaving Club” on Top band. During […]
Bob Wilkinson, G3VVT – 13 February 2024
Bob Wilkinson, G3VVT, started his interest and career in communications when he started repairing TVs and radios at a local electrical shop in Colne. Maybe this piqued his interest in amateur radio or maybe it was the other way round. He then moved to Rediffusion TV rentals, based in Keswick and Kendal, where he managed […]
George Short, G2DGB – 9 February 2024
George became interested in radio in the late 1930s and joined Weymouth & District Short Wave Club (G8WQ) in 1938. He achieved an AA (Artificial Aerial) licence in March 1939, callsign 2DGB. He was called up for national service in July 1939 and de-mobbed in January 1946 after which he managed to get a full […]
Martyn Vincent, G3UKV – 3 January 2024
Martyn was District Representative 53 for Shropshire, North Worcestershire and West Birmingham, previously the Regional Representative for Region 5 and also a previous member of the Nominations Committee. Martyn was also a well very respected member of the microwave and contesting communities. Our thoughts are with Martyn’s family and friends. Rick Hewett, M0LEP sent in […]
Michael (Mick) Senior, G4EFO – 27 December 2023
It is with much sadness that I have to report the sudden passing of Mick Senior G4EFO on Wednesday 27th December 2023 aged 73 (just one day before his 74th birthday). Mick was a West Sussex fire-fighter who retired early from the service, but kept himself busy with his small business installing domestic and professional […]
