Silent Keys
Dr George Skea, MW0GUK, November 2016
It is with deep regret that the Cwmbran ADARS has to announce the passing of Dr George Skea, MW0GUK, who passed away in November. Our thoughts are with his family – Bev, his wife, Rhe and Jamie his daughter and future son in law. George was an active member of our club and heavily into […]
Denis H Clements, RS14170, 16th August 2016
Denis H Clements, RS14170, passed away on the 16th of August 2016. He was very proud of his RSGB Membership, having joined in 1946. In his last few years Den spent more time on his iPad than a radio set, but remained a great fan of radio. Denis was an electrical engineer all his life. […]
John Welsh, G0NVZ, 5 November 2016
It is with deep regret that we learned of the death of John Welsh, G0NVZ, on Saturday 5 November 2016. In his own words, John was born “a long time ago”, progressed to building crystal sets at age 10 and then studied physics at college. He progressed to valve receivers, valve transmitters, tape recorders, hi-fi […]
Mr D G Meaton, G1IKD, 27th October 2016
On Thursday 27th of October 2016 at 00:55, David Gregory Meaton, G1IKD, radio amateur and and electronics enthusiast, lost his struggle with cancer and passed on. David leaves behind his wife Pamela, children Paul, Simon, Richard and Kathryn and his grandchildren Jonathon, Jacob, Matthew, Luke, Danielle, Oliver, Christopher, Holly, Daisy, Aaron, Nathan and Callum. Great […]
Mr A A Chisholm, G3INL, October 2016
Mr Andrew Alexander Chisholm of Ashover passed away at Grove House, aged 86 years. Born in Hamburg, Germany, he lived locally for 18 months. Working as an engineer and sales manager, he retired 30 years ago. His hobbies included amateur radio and he was previously treasurer and secretary of United Reform Church in Clitheroe. He […]
John Townsend, G4ILY, 28 September 2016
It is with deep sadness I report that John Michael Townsend G4ILY is now at rest. John passed away on 28 September, aged 69, at Barnabas House, Worthing. He was surrounded by his beloved family. John’s interest in radio started as a child when his hobbies included wireless building. It was no surprise when John […]