In this section are listed the Silent Key (Obituary) notices for members and former members of the Lothians Radio Society and other local Radio Amateurs.
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Colin Davidson GM3LAV at a MoC meeting in 2012.
Colin GM3LAV (r) with George Millar GM3UM at NFD-1960.
Scotsman obituary, slightly edited: Colin William Davidson GM3LAV died at home in Ardfern, Argyll on 8th October 2020 aged 86 with family present. Born in Edinburgh and educated at George Heriot's School and Edinburgh University, he went on to become Professor and Dean of Electrical Engineering at the Heriot-Watt University, and Treasurer, Vice President and Honorary Fellow of the IEE. He was also a successful and enthusiastic sailor in racing catamarans and later enjoyed years of cruising the Western Isles.
His XYL, Ranee has provided this story about him:
"I remember one of his outings - we were in Belfast visiting my aunt and Colin drove up a nearby hill where he thought the reception would be very good. It was just at the beginning of the Troubles and in half an hour he found his car surrounded by heavily-armed police. After a great deal of shouting it transpired that Colin was interrupting communication at Belfast Airport!! It was thought it was the IRA! He was very chastened!"
Colin was an active member of the Lothians Radio Society in the 1950s, 60s and perhaps longer and gave a number of talks. Here are some recollections by members who knew him.
Read more: 8 Oct 2020 - Silent Key - Prof. Colin W Davidson GM3LAV
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Danny Begg GM3YXJ died in Penicuik at the age of 99 on 22nd May 2020.
He is survived by his son, David Begg GM6GFL, and his daughter who is a neighbour of GM3PSP.
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David was a prominent member of the Museum of Communication.
He talked to the LRS about aurora in February 2012 (click for report).
Click for Scotsman VIP obituary.
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André Saunders GM3VLB of Kelso became a Silent Key on 23rd May 2019, just short of his 81st birthday, after a very active life in Amateur Radio, which is illustrated in this tribute. He founded and administered the SCOTIA award and operated from almost all the Scottish IOTA islands with the support of his XYL Veronica.
Click for Southern Reporter obituary.
Click for RSGB website Silent Key.
Click for GM3VLB website - Biography - NO LONGER AVAILABLE 2020-03-10 - psp
Click for GM3VLB funeral video.
Click for GM3VLB wake video tribute.
Click for GM3VLB Radio Ham in Action video tribute.
Click for GM3VLB 2012 lecture report "Amateur Radio in East Africa".
In his will, Andre bequeathed funding for the SOTA - Islands Awards, starting in 2022 and administered by a committee of the Lothians Radio Society. These individual cups will be awarded while funds remain. The winner's name will be engraved on a plate on the base.
Read more: 23 May 2019 - Silent Key - Andre Saunders GM3VLB (Kelso)
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