Some comments about Portishead Radio....

When Portishead Radio closed in 2000, it was such a sad day for me as I couldn’t imagine being out in the ocean without hearing the wonderful, friendly, expert voices of the people watching over us. You are still missed, even today, with all the technical gizmos, nothing will ever replace the voices of Portishead Radio.

— Tracy Edwards MBE

My and my team’s best regards to the station’s members for their outstanding service and dedication, through many decades, in maintaining links to the outside world on our expeditions.

— Sir Ranulph Fiennes, MBE

Portishead provided an invaluable service to all vessels at sea and in particular to an isolated  single handed sailor.

— Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

I have many memories of working GKA over the years, especially those big QRY numbers on a Friday afternoon, but you were guaranteed a first class operator on the other end when your turn finally came around, well done to all of you for providing a fantastic and reliable service.

— Radio Officer Adrian Ellison

You were the best, you even heard me when I called on 4 MHz, as a last resort, from the Pacific. You struggled through some of the worst conditions and never gave up. You always took control and did it well and for all that I thank you.

— Radio Officer John Bell