During his time as a volunteer at the RSGB's National Radio Centre, Trevor Hughes, G4WKJ, was known for a friendly and welcoming demeanor to all who visited. His reputation and his caring spirit were recognised in 2023 when he was declared the National Radio Centre's Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.

He became a Silent Key in late October although the date of his death was not reported.

A skilled CW op, Trevor brought the wonders of code to countless children through his design of the popular Snail Morse key. He built and donated more than 2,000 kits at his own expense, hoping to spare children the expense of acquiring a key if they wished to learn code.

The world watched in 2016 as Trevor served as the primary telegraph operator during a recreation of the historic 1858 exchange between US President James Buchanan and Queen Victoria. He operated at the RSGB flagship station with the callsign GB3RS.