Silent Keys
David J. Lawrence, AI4JU – 28 June 2023
When David passed, his devoted wife of 34 years, Ruth, was at his side. David previously resided in East Grinstead (England), Wales, New Jersey (USA) and Cape Coral, Florida (USA). He was born on November 8, 1938, the oldest of six children. David was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie and Norman Lawrence, his […]
Donald Radley, G4ABI – 26 May 2023
It is with great sadness I report that Donald (Don) Radley, G4ABI became a silent key on 26 May 2023. Don passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at the Hastings Conquest Hospital, aged 79, just 2 months short of 80. As a teenager Don had an interest in radio and joined the London Territorial Army Signals Regiment, […]
Martin Richmond-Hardy, G8BHC – 5 May 2023
Martin Richmond-Hardy, G8BHC, died on 5 May 2023. Although most of you will not have worked Martin on the air he has contributed significantly to the Microwave cause. He was on the organising committee of EME2012 which was held in Cambridge; he was an original committee member of Martlesham Radio Society when G4BPO was winning […]
Ian Douglas, G7MFN – 6 May 2023
Ian had held both RSGB Regional and District Representative positions for many years as well as being a GB2RS News Reader for the Northeast of England until recently when ill health forced him to stand down. Ian was our local Aerial Planning resource and had great success in persuading local planning departments to allow many […]
Professor Martin Harrison, G3USF – 13 March 2023
Professor Martin Harrison G3USF, the former chairman of the RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee, died on Monday 13 March 2023 at his home in Keele, aged 92 years. Martin was also IARU Region One beacon coordinator for many years and did much to encourage the development of beacons to assist day-to-day band usage and propagation study. […]
