Silent Keys
Bert van den Berg, PA3GIO – 5 December 2025
With the greatest sadness we have to announce that Bert, PA3GIO, suddenly passed away on 5 December 2025. Bert was a prolific traveller and DXpeditioner, operating many DXpeditions solo with his XYL from 1993 to 2007. He received the IOTA Merit Award in 2002 for his excellent contribution to the IOTA community as wel as […]
Dr Julian Gannaway, G3YGF, SK
Dr Julian Gannaway, G3YGF Dr Julian Gannaway, G3YGF sadly passed away suddenly in early December after nearly 60 years as a very keen and highly competent radio amateur. He was 72. His interest spanned VLF to microwaves. He was very active with the Radio Society of Great Britain for many years, especially on matters relating […]
Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT – 4 December 2025
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT on 4th December 2025. Bob’s contribution to amateur radio in the UK and beyond was enormous. He played a highly significant role in RSGB, firstly as a member of the HF and Management Committees and then for two […]
Peter Valentine, G0NQZ
The RSGB wishes to record, with sadness, the passing of GB2RS newsreader Peter Valentine, G0NQZ at the grand age of 101. Age was no barrier to Peter. At 96, he walked 96 miles for his local hospital charity and he was still broadcasting GB2RS from Eastbourne in his 100th year. He was described by a […]
Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ – October 2025
Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ died in October 2025 at the age of 73. He was a pioneering microwave operator and a constructor of unparalleled ability. Always ready to provide help and guidance to others, he was a stalwart member of the North Kent and Cray Valley Radio Societies and a founding member of the Windmill Contest […]
Robert Fisher, G3PWJ – October 2025
It is with great sadness that I have to report the sudden and totally unexpected passing of Robert “Bob” Fisher, G3PWJ during the first week in October 2025. Born in 1941 he was highly respected particularly in the Midlands where his technical knowledge was legendary. He was on air until the day he died, being […]
