Frank Erskine, \u00a0G3 WTE \u00a0 (‘ Wireless Telegraphy Expert’ ), \u00a0one of RAYNET Sunderland Group’s few remaining members, has died.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
His date of birth was 22 June 1948 and he died from cancer at home in Silksworth, City of Sunderland, on 19 September 2013.<\/p>\n
He was a very kind man who was helpful to all people he met, and never did anyone a bad turn.<\/p>\n
In addition to his amateur radio activities,\u00a0membership and support for RSGB,\u00a0previous member of Sunderland Radio Club,\u00a0providing training for CW,\u00a0via RAYNET, his support for events and Sunderland Scouts,\u00a0supporter of the Ryhope Colliery preserved pumping station and engine,\u00a0he was a devout supporter of the RC church.<\/p>\n
Tribute by
\nEric G McGlen MBE, G6INK<\/p>\n
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