Conversations
Over the Airwaves
and the deception transmissions that hoodwinked the enemy
A new book about the extraordinary life of
Major Rowland 'Rowley' Shears (Royal Corps of Signals), BEM, TD, G8KW
On sale now!
Published July 2025
Thanks to everyone who's already ordered a copy.
A book about the extraordinary life of Major Rowland 'Rowley' Shears, BEM, G8KW written by his son, Richard.
Previously trending #1 in Amazon UK 'Hot New Releases' (British Historical Biographies).
Rowley Shears was perhaps best known for his radio communications work and founding the KW Electronics brand of equipment.
However, there is an interesting untold story about his extraordinary experiences during World War II after being posted to Egypt with the Royal Corps of Signals.
From 1941 he also worked for the British Intelligence services in Cairo under the watchful eye of Colonel Dudley Clarke. He entered the world of deception which saw him posing as a German agent within the CHEESE intelligence network.
Availability
On sale now from all major Worldwide online booksellers.
Available in UK via Waterstones or other local bookshops who can order it for you.
It appears that Amazon are having their own supply issues, so it will be quicker via another supplier.
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About the Author
Richard Shears is the elder son of Rowland 'Rowley' Shears. He followed his father into a similar career, initially in the world of communications and then into IT.
After his retirement, he took on the task of writing a historical biography about his father, based mostly on the fascinating stories from World War II which Rowley had always intended to turn into a book.
Richard is also a licensed radio amateur and has taken over his fathers' callsign, G8KW.