Silent Keys are amateur radio operators who have passed away.  Most of the time, silent keys callsigns are displayed with the call signs in front of their names, and many will add an “SK” to the end.

Some may wonder why the use of the term “key” is used when most of today’s amateur radio communication are carried out via voice.  The Morse Code (or telegraph) key device is such an iconic part of amateur radio that everyone understands the reference.  “SK” is used in telegraphy to indicate an end of transmission. Today, the term is commonly used within the radio community as a sign of respect and condolence for those who have left us.

On this page, the Jupiter Tequesta Repeater Group would like to memorialize those dear members of our community who have passed and are transmitting on a higher frequency.