Silent Keys

Mick Jefferson

A long-standing member who died aged 92. No single person knew more about Scarborough than Mick. He was a long-running reporter for the Scarborough Evening News and later freelance, and acted as the society's press representative, officially or not, making sure SARS got publicised. He had a boat too, and was never seen in a car, always on a small motorbike or moped.

Frederick (Fred) Hall

G7PKG said of Fred: "When I drove Fred back, after being at the club, to the caravan where he was staying, he was telling me all about his work as a watch and clock repairer. It was a fascinating journey as Fred told me about how fine and small some of the parts were. He will be sadly missed."

Ron Young

A keen member of SARS who put a lot of effort into his antennas and into training others. Ron co-wrote the club's Morse practice course.

Ray Nellis

Ray sadly passed away aged 80.

Peter Robson

Peter was a constructor and did a lot of portable and mobile operating because of the limitations of his home QTH. He took part in many VHF contests.

Allan Stromstedt

Peter Tipper

Bob (Robert) Alders

Bob Alders, or Robert as I had always called him, was a lovely man and was one of the amateur radio trainers at the club. I believe he was one of the adjudicators too when we used to hold our exams at the Crossgates Community Centre. Sad loss, may he rest in peace. Our thoughts are with his family.

Ger Akse

Phil G4OBK said: "Ger Akse as I knew him through his partner Christine initially, who worked with my wife Judy in Pickering in the noughties. I introduced Ger to SARS in the period when I wasn't a member and he soon became Chairman. Ger worked tirelessly for the society and hosted CW National Field Day in his garden on more than one occasion. I operated in that contest for SARS one year from Ger's garden."

Tony Blythe

Tony died on 6 January 2015, aged 84. He held DXCC on 80 metres, was ex-RAF, and was a real CW enthusiast. He lived in Kirkbymoorside.

Ernest (Ernie) Stankiste BEM

Ernie was an ex-Royal Navy CW wireless operator who served in many parts of the world during the Second World War, and later worked at GCHQ. A long-standing member, he operated regularly on Field Day events and was secretary for many years. He died peacefully on 30 November 2014, aged 93.

Jim Yarker

Phil G4OBK said: "Jim Yarker worked at RAF Fylingdales. Other old timers will know him better than me. When we lived where we do now from 1996-2000 I visited Jim Yarker a few times. Jim was active in CW and on phone. His 3-element trapped Yagi on a wind-up mast was prominent and was noticed by hams from all over, driving by on their way to Whitby on the main A169."

Geoff Pritchard

Made an Honorary Member of SARS before leaving for Stockport. Geoff was the UK Deputy Chief Morse Examiner, serving under Roy G4SSH for ten years until the Morse test ended. He prided himself on sending perfect Morse with a straight key, and was a true gentleman.

Henry Wiggins

SARS took on his callsign, G2CP, for use in QRP contests.

Robert (Bob) Wilkinson

The repeater's callsign, GB7RW, carries his initials: the RW stands for Robert Wilkinson.

Andy Gauld

Andy lived in Newby, Scarborough. A Scot, he flew in Lancasters using their R1155 receiver. A lovely chap.

Ken Clayton

Colin Sedgwick

Ray Storey

John Hall

Dennis Allen