Silent Keys
Mr J A Rogers, VK7JK
Mr Rogers, VK7JK passed away at the age of 94. He was an amateur radio operator for many years. He was involved in educating and training new operators, helping to run an Amateur Radio Club in southern Tasmania, and producing a weekly broadcast in previous years. Although age and frailty caused him to reduce his involvement, he […]
Ralph Lee, G4GRV, January 2017
Ralph Lee, G4GRV, passed away in January 2017 aged 93. He was active – mostly on HF – from when he passed his RAE in 1977, but on his retirement in the late 1980s other interests took over. Ralph encouraged me to take up the hobby, and I passed the RAE in 1978 thanks to […]
John Donald Wightman, ZL1AH, July 2017
I am sad to pass on news from New Zealand that RSGB member John Wightman, ZL1AH has died. He was a very long time member of the RSGB, over 80 years I think. He was aged 97. In 1969 I was a pupil in his class and he made a special effort for us during the […]
Alan Pampling, G3RSP, 10th July 2017
It is with great sadness and regret that I must inform you that my uncle, Alan Pampling, G3RSP sadly passed away on the 10th of July after a brief battle with cancer. Alan was a Radio Officer in the Merchant Navy most of his working life and a keen ham when not at sea. He […]
Mick Moffat, M0MMI, 26th May 2017
All members of Verulam ARC were saddened to learn that one of its members, Mick Moffat, M0MMI, died on the 26th May at the age of 73 after a battle with cancer. Mick was one of the club’s most respected members, a lovely person always happy to help others. He contributed greatly to many of […]
William (Bill) Ardley, G0BOF, 13th April 2017
It is with great sadness that I announce the death of William (Bill) Ardley, G0BOF, aged 71, following a battle with COPD. Bill was an active member within the Secret Nuclear Bunker CG, and over the years has trained many local members. Bill was a kind and generous man who will be dearly missed. Tribute […]
