11 June 2016 – Silent Key – Archie Dalziel GM4FGD

Archie Dalziel GM4FGD, a former member of the Lothians Radio Society, became a Silent Key at the age of 85 on 11 June 2016, just a few weeks after his XYL Trudy with whom he had just celebrated their Diamond Wedding. His career was as a Water Officer with the Scottish Water Board. As well as Amateur Radio, where his main interest was HF CW, he also loved cars and Motorsport.

 

Click for Scotsman / Evening News obituary.

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Archie’s job was a Field Engineer with the Water Board.

This cartoon, presumably by himself, was found on the back of one of his information cards.

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Archie’s funeral at Warriston Crematorium on 22 June 2016 was attended by Colin GM4HWO, Melvyn GM4HYR, Mike GM8KCS, Brian GM4DIJ, Malcolm GM4AJV, Jack GM8GEC & Willie GM0CII.