Robert Beasley, K6BJH, Silent Key

April 28, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Amateur radio cartoonist Robert Beasley, K6BJH, whose deft drawings sparked many a grin, died February 16, 2008; he was 82. His wife, Helen, survives Bob. According to his autobiography, he was first licensed in southern California in 1953. Following retirement, Bob fulfilled his lifelong desire to become a cartoonist. His work was featured in QST, Worldradio, Electric Radio, Spec-Com Journal, Radioscan and Badger State Smoke Signals. Collections of his cartoons were published as: The Best of Beasley and The Best of Beasley: K6BJH on Amateur Television.

Source: K9YA Telegraph, 5/2008

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Arthur C Clarke dies [RSGB]

March 21, 2008 by kb3ljm.

We are sad to note the passing of writer Arthur C Clarke. While not a licensed amateur, his technical and literary work influenced many in the amateur world. He was well respected by many amateur organisations, notably AMSAT, and was once President of the British Amateur Television Club. [RSGB]

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Silent Key

March 17, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Silent Key
Lewis I. Reinberg, W2BIE
March 15, 2008
We are sorry to report the passing of Lew, W2BIE. Lew moved from Baltimore to Hempstead Long Island a number of years ago but always kept in touch. Lew and son Steve came to our hamfest religiously each year, often getting up at 3 AM to make the trip from Long Island. He was active in LIMARC. We will miss his pleasant countenance during his appearances on 63/03. Our condolences to his son Steve (N2HOK) and wife Elaine (W2ECR).
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Silent Key: Jeffrey Sippel, K3OCO

February 19, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Silent Key
Jeffrey V. Sippel, K3OCO
Feburary 14, 2008
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jeff, a long-time and very active BRATS member. Our condolences to Cleo and to Jeremy, KB3EEZ.. We will miss his regular participation in the Weekly News Bulletin as well as in The BRATS Answer Men.

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Silent Key

January 28, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Silent Key
John R. Kraft, Jr.
K3HLE
January 20, 2008

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Elderly radio amateur dies in fall

January 27, 2008 by kb3ljm.

A 71-year-old Briton died tragically yesterday afternoon when he fell a height of three storeys in George Borg Olivier Street, Rabat, the police said.

Alan Wright, a radio amateur, fell off a ladder while fixing the aerial of his transmitter. Police sources said he was rather unfortunate not to fall onto his own roof but into a shaft, ending up on the roof of a residence below. The accident happened at about 4 p.m.

Mr Wright was married and had been living in Malta for over five years. He moved to Rabat only recently.

On Sunday mornings he often frequented the Malta Amateur Radio League in Attard and was last seen there on January 13. His call sign was 9H1AW.

An on-site inquiry was held. An autopsy will be held this morning. Police Inspector Nezren Grixti is heading investigations.

www.timesofmalta.com

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Silent Key

January 24, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Silent Key
Philip F. Sczcepanski, W3YVT
January 23, 2008

 

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Hiram Percy Maxim II, Silent Key, 1935-2008

January 17, 2008 by kb3ljm.

He was a grandson of Hiram Percy Maxim, Hartford-based inventor and founder of the American Radio Relay League, and a great-grandson of Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim machine gun.

http://www.legacy.com/HartfordCourant/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=101276312

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Silent Keys

January 15, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Carroll C. (Charlie) Tiemeyer, W3RMD
January 1, 2008
(Husband of Bettye, (K3VRZ, SK)

Alan M. Chedester, N3AC
January 13, 2008

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Silent Key: Charlie Tiemeyer, W3RMD

January 3, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Charlie Tiemeyer, W3RMD
January, 2008
(Husband of Bettye Tiemeyer, K3VRZ, SK)

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