Silent Keys
Arthur Barrett, G2BWW, 6 August 2018
I should like to record the peaceful death of my father, Arthur Barrett G2BWW, on 6Â August 2018 aged 96. The original Artificial Aerial licence 2BWW was issued in the late 1930s and initially held by my Grandmother on his behalf, as my Father was under 21 at the time. He served in the RAF during […]
Dennis Cram, GM3NIG, 1 June 2018
It is with great sadness that I report the recent passing of Dennis Cram, GM3NIG on the first of June 2018. He joined the Ayr Amateur Radio Group on his move to Troon some years ago, and was largely responsible for instigating our Special Event operations from the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine. This has […]
Len Kitching, G3LEK, 3 February 2018
My father, Len Kitching, G3LEK, passed away on 3 February 2018. He was a member of RAYNET up to January 2006, and a keen musician, mainly folk music. Martyn Kitching
Roy Aitken, G4VCT, 30 April 2018
Roy Aitken, G4VCT went silent key on April 30th at the grand old age of 89. It is thanks to Roy that I was able to pass my City and Guilds Amateur radio exam and later he encouraged me to take the 12wpm CW Exam. He will be missed by all who knew him locally. […]
Tony Lord, G8DQZ, 3 March 2018
Tony was a GB2RS Newsreader on 5MHz for many years and instrumental in the UK 5MHz Experiment, which led to the band being made available to UK and, latterly, more countries around the world. He was a mainstay of the UK national 5MHz team.
Gordon Meddings, G4DGM, 8 May 2018
It is with great sadness that Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society reports the passing of our long standing Life member Gordon Meddings, G4DGM, on 8 May 2018. A true stalwart of the society, Gordon remained an active member attending many events, giving talks and being a regular at Society meetings. Gordon is held in high regard […]
