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G8SRL/G0GCI

Discussion in 'Silent Keys / Friends Remembered' started by g6ubmles, Jul 18, 2006.

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  1. g6ubmles

    g6ubmles QRZ Member

    Michael Wright G8SRL/G0GCI 1940-2006

    It is with much sadness that we report sudden tragic and premature death of G8SRL on the evening of 6th July in a road accident.

    Mike originally took his RAE while still at school but did not obtain his callsign until 1979 when he found that a VHF licence could be obtained without the need of a morse qualification. By 1986 he had passed the morse test and obtained the full licence call sign. He continued to use this until late 2003 when he reverted to his original callsign, the morse requirement having been removed. Whilst still living at Farnborough he was active with local clubs and his interest in contesting was fuelled by participating in the field-day sites on the Ridgeway. Thirteen years ago relocation of his work prompted the move to Matfield and a transfer of allegiance to the West Kent ARS where in the fullness of time he became Chairman and Treasurer of the Society. He was active on VHF both contesting and DX chasing especially on the 6m, 4m, 2m and 70cm bands. The Backpackers contests were a particular favourite and were normally entered under the WKARS call of G1WKS. His endeavours resulted in a fair level of success both for WKARS and his own tally of squares worked and confirmed. Although not a great constructor he did manufacture a number accessories for his stations including aerials. Probably his greatest legacy to amateur radio will be the encouragement and enthusiasm he gave to others.

    Mike hailed from a large family in the Farnham area having 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Although he never married Mike was a fond and notably generous Uncle to his nephews and nieces. Away from amateur radio his main interest was the Social Scene at the Hop Bine, his local. Here he was affectionately known as ‘Radio Mike’ by his friends and where he was a popular and active participant in many activities and a regular member of the darts team. It was while returning from the Hop Bine that he was knocked off his bicycle and we lost a good friend and genuinely nice guy.
     
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