Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF, became a Silent Key on May 21, 2026, at the age of 66. The sudden loss of Brent has deeply shocked Radio Amateurs of Canada and the Amateur Radio community across Canada and beyond. RAC extends its sincere condolences […]
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of David Thomas, G4OGW — known to many of us as “Old Grey Whiskers” — who went silent key on 28 April 2026. David was a keen Morse operator and tutored many members of the Hereford Amateur Radio Society, myself included. He was FISTS member […]
“Francis (Frank) was the Chairman of the Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club (TDARC) until earlier this year. His service to the club spanned 37 years of the 43 years of TDARC”. Nick Lake (Frank’s nephew) “Frank served as Chairman of the Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club until January this year, when he […]
Walt Bridgen, G4XSB sadly passed away on 6 February 2026. He was a true gentleman who worked hard in his local community helping many people to gain qualifications to get them into work. An avid well – respected radio amateur attending rally’s all over the country and Germany. Walt taught and guided many new radio […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Colin Thomas, G3PSM. Colin died on Tuesday 17 February 2026 surrounded by family after a short illness. Colin worked tirelessly for the RSGB and was President in 2008/9. Colin made a great contribution to the acquisition and defence of radio spectrum. In particular, within […]
It is with sadness that we report the passing of David Quigley, G3PRI. Dave was first licensed as G3PRI in 1961 while serving in the Army in Germany and also gained the German callsign DL2PB. Further service in the Middle East resulted Dave gaining MP4TBK and VS9ADQ callsigns. On his return to the UK, Dave […]
With the greatest sadness we have to announce that Bert, PA3GIO, suddenly passed away on 5 December 2025. Bert was a prolific traveller and DXpeditioner, operating many DXpeditions solo with his XYL from 1993 to 2007. He received the IOTA Merit Award in 2002 for his excellent contribution to the IOTA community as wel as […]
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT on 4th December 2025. Bob’s contribution to amateur radio in the UK and beyond was enormous. He played a highly significant role in RSGB, firstly as a member of the HF and Management Committees and then for two […]
How about giving back to the amateur radio community in 2026 by becoming an RSGB Board Director? The RSGB has two Elected Board Director vacancies and wants to ensure that the voices around the table understand and reflect the community it serves. You’ll need leadership experience and be keen to play an active part in […]
Sparkford Radio Rally is due to take place on Sunday 28 December at Davis Hall, Howell Hill, West Camel, near Yeovil, BA22 7QX. The doors will be open from 9.30am and admission will cost £2. Refreshments and free parking will be available on site. For more details contact Luke on 07870 168 197 or email […]
