Silent Keys
RadCom Silent Keys February 2014
Due to a production error the Silent Keys column in the February 2014 RadCom contained a repeat of the information in the January edition. We will correct this in the March edition and apologise unreservedly for any distress that may have been caused. The February edition should have contained the following: Name […]
Clive Whelan, GW3NJW, 21 November 2013
After a long battle with illness, Clive Whelan, GW3NJW passed away on 21 November 2013. First licensed in the early 60’s, Clive developed a passion for CW and was admitted to FOC. A keen contest operator for many years before his illness made operating too difficult, Clive developed a superb SO2R station and he will be […]
Mr Royston Hunt, M3HHR, 27 November 2013
Mr Royston Hunt, M3HHR passed away peacefully on 27 November 2013 at St Giles Nursing Home, Lichfield. Roy was a TV service engineer from the age of 17, coming through the trade in the 405 line days. He became interested in hi-fi over the years and built various amplifiers plus short wave equipment. He built an […]
Bill Learmonth, G4YZE, January 2013
Bill Learmonth, G4YZE passed away in January 2013 at the age of 88 years. Bill well be remembered for his excellent talks and slide shows, showing the complete history of Winter Hill and the development in the 1950s of the TV station, using an ex Chain Home mast for channel 9 ITV, that had just been introduced. For many, many […]
Ted Brown, MM3SYJ, 5 October 2013
Ted Brown’s interest in radio communications was kindled by CB radio, not gaining his amateur radio licence until his later years. He very much embraced the hobby and in particular the E-link facility provided via the station of the local RSGB Newsreader in Perth. Despite his ill -health, Ted was an enthusiastic fund raiser, arranging mini-rallies […]
Frank Erskine, G3WTE, 19 September 2013
Frank Erskine, G3 WTE (‘ Wireless Telegraphy Expert’ ), one of RAYNET Sunderland Group’s few remaining members, has died. He was previously a civil servant, working in the Radio Regulatory Department, monitoring radio frequencies across the spectrum and assisting with interference problems across the North East. His date of birth was 22 June 1948 […]
