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Fran was a member of the Club for a short period, 12 years, having joined the Club in 2010. She was last seen at one of the August picnics a couple of years ago.

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Roy Fisher, KJ7OKL

A picture of Al appears in the March 2017 Relay

Doug North, NR5W

Doug also participated in the RAMROD (Ride Around Mount Rainier One Day) bike trip back in 2018

"Little John" & Steve (father and son)

"Little John" - Swap Meet 2009, money shot

"Little John" - Field Day 1973, Cougar Mtn

"Little John" - Field Day 2004, John supervising, with His pick-em up truck In the background.

Sad news about Long time ham radio friend Little John WA7HQG (SK) passing away.

I had enjoyed many contacts with him on the Six-Meter 50 MHz VHF band. First on AM @50.4 Megacycles in the early 1970's and then later through-out the years on SSB @50.110 MHz USB during many Sun-Spot-Cycles and Sporadic E openings that took us all on magical RF-Rides with the earth's Sky to Far Away Exotic DX Locations.

Some times just to the East Coast of the America's, and other times out to the Islands of King-How-6 and contact with Bola KH6BB. Then the excitement of working the Frozen Far North Alaska and some times far away into Asia, gave us a lot of things to talk about over the many years. Especially how to build better Six-Meter Beams to work more VHF Band Openings that are fast, quick and short. Some of his Home-Brew 6-meter beams are still in use around the greater Pacific Northwest.

In later Years, 1982-on, he was the Jolly Face of the Mike & Key Flea-Market Little-Old Country Store "Shop-Keeper of Stuff and Unique Treasures". Deals were made by the Thousands, both over the table and some by other "mysterious ways & means". His vast knowledge of our ham radio equipment allowed him to "sell the magic of the sizzle" to every ham young and old.

He kept everyone interested and delightfully Happy, with their new found pieces of Ham Radio Joy.

He will be Missed.

73 de Bill Balzarini KL7BB/k7mwc

Darla Harris, KC7SIT and Raleigh Elkins, WB7WNF

Raleigh Elkins, WB7WNF (from 2010 Swap Meet)

Aldo, N7MYM (N7Make Your Move) and his wife, June, lived in a large craftsman home in Magnolia. He drove a 60s Jaguar four door that never made it into the garage due to Aldo's many wood working projects. He loved to make sawdust. June was always after Aldo to "wash the sedan". "Stop making sawdust and wash the sedan." She could see the driver's side of the car from her vantage point at the kitchen window and it always bothered her that the car was dirty when she drove it to run errands. After years of harping, Aldo finally consented and washed the half of the car that she could see from the kitchen. They had a good marriage and he was an excellent story teller on our nightly 10 meter net, Aldo was quite active with 10-10 International.

Al Hopwood, KB7THX

I put up and maintained most of his antennas for a long time I called there just over a year ago and he was not doing well he was a great guy I will miss him.

Jim Waltosz, KF7SX

Aldo was a good mentor to new members and to lawyers.

Mike Hansen, KG7MX

Aldo joined the Club back in 1989 and hasn't been seen around the club since 2008.

David Smith, KB7PSN

Aldo & June Samboni lived in one of the recognized "Ballard Historical Society" homes, identified under BallardHistory.org

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XYL Shelley Stark, KF7TBA

In Memory of
Jim Etzwiler, KD7BAT

A big hole was torn open in the fabric of the Mike & Key ARC. Jim KD7BAT, a member since March 1999, become a Silent Key today, February 19, 2018.

Jim has been very active in the Mike & Key; being Treasurer for a number of years, representing us at WWARA meetings, and our Webmaster for as long as I can remember. He was an active VE and a Pop Brown winner. He was active in outside activities including managing communication call outs for the King County Search and Rescue and providing communications at Seafair events. He was active in regional and national Mineralogy Societies.

He was essential to the operations of the Fleamarket and Field Day too. He, along with wife Rusty, were friends to many club members.

We will miss Jim.

When Mike was Club President, his call was K7OV

Prahlad Ayengar, one of our Club Life Members, has passed away.

He hasn't been around the Club for the longest time. Last time I recall seeing him, he was on the pallet crew down @ our annual Swap Meet, when Frank Kreiger was in charge of pallet crew.

> Mike,

> I noticed a possible correlation you may be interested in. A fellow named Prahlad K N Ayengar (age 85) passed away back in Dec 2017. Might this be the same fellow listed in your newsletter as being with the club for 31 years? His picture looks familiar to me.

> http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=prahlad-ayengar&pid=188096092

> The name spelled in the obituary is the same name appearing on License KB7AFS listed by the FCC, and this call sign correlates with the one for Prahlad Ayengar appearing in your newsletter.

> Kenn
> AC6DK

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Subject: [mkarcboard] Sad News - Jean KB7CLF, Silent Key

I just heard from Earl Swiney WZ7H, that Jean KB7CLF became a Silent Key the day before Thanksgiving. Earl has been Jean's care giver for the past 5 years so we haven't seen much of him. Jean and Earl were married for 45 years.

Since it's been nearly two months, he talked like he is getting on with life. He even thought about coming to the Club meeting tomorrow but other priorities came up. I expect he'll be at the Fleamarket.

I haven't seen Jean for years because of her disabilities. Still, I will miss her. Before we started doing Fleamarket flyers at the November Club Meeting, Jean helped me for years by taking almost half the flyers to label (we didn't use envelopes then). I think of her every November. She would have been impressed by by what we do at the November meeting.

Rest in Peace Jean SK...

Dan was an avid supporter of our annual Swap Meet (as "HotPress Embroidered Hats" vendor).

Paul was a former member of the Club. Haven't seen him around much in the past few months, though.

I remember Paul, and son, Dennis, showing up at various Club meetings, together. He was always "soft spoken," but still seemed to enjoy being around. I would always welcome both of them when I saw them, many times asking which one was father and which one was son.

He became a silent key back on June 19, 2016. He was 86.

With kind thoughts, David Smith KB7PSN

Paul L. Donnor, KD7SSD

Paul L. Donnor of SW Seattle, who was a member of your amateur radio club for some years, passed quietly from this life in his own bed at home accompanied by myself, his son. He died on June 19th, very early in the morning; Father's Day. He was 86.

My father enjoyed the club a good deal. It would sadden him if he missed a meeting. Thank you as an organization for what you do, and for what you meant to my father.

Sincerely,

Dennis P. Donnor

In 2016, Field Day MVP was renamed 'Alan Hughes Memorial Field Day MVP Award' in his honor

The club, the community, Pierce County Search and Rescue, and his family have experienced a terrible loss. There are very few who contribute friendship, and help without expectation. Alan Hughes was the most generous man with his time that I have ever known. Your example has become a strong part of my life, and for many others. I celebrate your having been one of my closest friends in life.
Chuck Benefiel, N7STR

Michael Dinkelman ... Jul 21, 2015 at 12:21 PM

This leaves one heck of a big hole/heart to fill in the Club.

Posted from family member on Facebook overnight
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So long, dear friend! Alan Hughes, KB7SVU

73,
David Smith
KB7PSN

Jack also had callsigns = W7JTB & KB7ZS.
When he was Club President in 1989, it was KB7ZS.

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Terry was the author of a Book published in 1993 (ISBN-13: 978-1565291508, ISBN-10: 1565291506), DOS Programmer's Reference.

Terry Dettman, WX7S, was Club Radio Officer from October, 2003 until June, 2005

We lost an incredible mind Terry Dettmann, the best Technology Architect I have ever known has died. He was a Ph.D., Nuclear Physicist and Naval Officer and that was just his life's warm up.

Terry was the inventor and patent holder of technology that wasn't supposed to work - but did. I managed a team that built out the software side of the system and we got a chance to work closely with Terry. We were stunned when we learned the "secret" to one of his inventions. It was so elegant and simple - and was the foundation to our very successful company.

He was the Chief Scientist with an office that looked right out of a movie. Think a less hyper Doc Brown from Back to the Future - that was Terry. I saw amazing gadgets in his office - many that never saw the light of day. My favorite - the 1" floppy drive. He also got me hooked on Time Management Theory and building automation tools (way before anyone thought of it - Terry was right there).

You were in his good graces when he'd stop in your office to "run something by you". It took me several years to earn that - and the ideas were stunning, scary, and often came close to violating physics laws. But a lot of them worked.

Terry and I spoke a few times over the years. He was heart broken when his only son (N7NDE identified below) passed away from a life long fight with Juvenile Diabetes.

To say he touched a lot of lives is too simple. Terry changed people and organizations though out his life. He was the role model for using technology to make things better and one of the earliest and best geeks I have ever known.

Code well Terry - you are missed.

Mike Manoske
October 29., 2013

Additional obituary for Ermanno can be found here

Ermanno's wife, Patience, passed away on August 19, 2019

Additional info on her passing is available here.

In Memory of
Mary Lewis, W7QGP

Mary, W7QGP, became a silent key March 12, 2013.

Mary's love of life and Ham Radio lead her to serve the Ham Radio community over the years as an:

• ARRL assistant Section Manager, and as a ARRL Affiliated Club Coordinator for Western Washington.
• Past ARRL Director Northwestern Division, Section Communications Manager for Washington and Section Manager for Western Washington.
• Mary was also a Life member of the American Radio Relay League and the Quarter Century Wireless Association. She was also a member of Quarter Century Wireless Woman and Young Ladies Radio League.
• Retired from Broadcasting and a member of "The Society of Broadcast Engineers."
• Mary was a member of the Western Washington DX Club, North Seattle Amateur Club, Mike & Key Amateur Radio Club and the Mount Baker Amateur Radio Club.
• Mary and her husband Harry were part of the Original Founding Members that helped create the Western Washington Amateur Radio Traffic System. A traffic handling system still in use today by many Amateur Radio Operators.
• Mary is survived by her husband Harry W7JWJ, her daughter Diana K7ETY, and her son Gary WA7BBJ. As well as, 4 Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren.

Jan passed away in a house fire

Find Grave plaque

Shown in this picture, Frank Vyborny, KF7TX, someone else, and me. As I remember, Frank had worked in the garment industry. In fact, one of his fingers was shortened due to an accident there. While visiting with him in many occurrences, we got to be friends and occasionally had breakfast together. Got to visit with him many times - a true friend. In early 2010, he ended up handing me an HF radio for my use. It was a great treasure.

Dave, KB7PSN

In Memory of
Lewis A Navarre W7QMP .

Lewis A Navarre was born February 1, 1934 and died on August 30, 2009.  He obtained his first amateur license in 1952. Lew served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1957 as a Marine Electronics Technician.  Lew was a life member of ARRL and a 17 year member of the Mike & Key ARC.  He was active at flea market and was a VE for several years.  Lew was active in the Columbia Basin net and enjoyed hf contacts but especially liked SSTV and the new digital modes.  He was also very expert with firearms and ballistics, from black powder to the most modern calibers.  He was a student of many subjects and read on many subjects.  He enjoyed music and learned to play the banjo.  We will miss Lew at our thrice weekly coffee get togethers at Galliano's Cucina.

Lew worked for several years for Radar Electric starting in 1957.  He was active in installation and maintenance of ship electronics and radars in the Seattle area.  Lew was a volunteer fireman for the city of Kent for almost 30 years.

Lew and Claire, KD7FMP, were married on February 15, 1958.  Lew is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 51 years, Claire, his sister, Judy Brzozowski, and his six children, Bob (Debbie) Navarre, Pete (Dena) Navarre, Patty (Steve) Dartt, Barbara Schweitzer, Karen (Ken) McCulloch and David Navarre.  He had eleven grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Lew was very proud of his Indian heritage and spoke of it often at coffee.  Wab kno (his native name) was a proud member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, The Keepers of the Fire, of Shawnee, Oklahoma.

A graveside service was held September 11, 2009, at Tahoma National Cemetery.

In 2011, Charles Sundberg acquired the call of his Elmer. K7PHZ was issued as a vanity call then

In Memory of
Victor ZumBrunnen, WB7TBR

My first meeting with Vic was when I started attending the retired hams coffee klatch three mornings a week at Galliano's Cacina in Seatac. Other regular club attendees were Nils Hallstrom, W7RUJ (SK), Jo Hallstrom, KB7UFM (SK), Frank Krieger, KA7QHG (SK), Carl Butler, W7PRW (SK), Dick Vance, K7NEX, Jeannie Svennungsen, N7JJJ, Bill Harris, W7KXB, and numerous other hams.

As I got to know Vic I was impressed by his varied background, other hobbies, his wit and humor, and overall pleasant nature. His love of his family was paramount in his mind.  He was true to his friends and the greater community.  In the truest definition of the word, Vic was a true gentleman.

Victor S. ZumBrunnen was born April 9, 1920 in Newcastle, Wyoming.  As a young man he moved to Seattle to begin a 41 year career with The Boeing Company as an aeronautical engineer.  His hobbies included photography, camping, amateur radio, and he was a skilled woodworker.  He also served as a Boy Scout Master in his younger years.

Vic was a twenty three year member of the Mike & Key ARC and received the Pop Brown award in 1988.  He was net control for several years on the Alaska Pacific Net.

Victor moved to Mesa, Arizona during his last years of retirement.  In his true manner Vic became a member of the Mesa Sunlife ARC and served two years as their president.  Vic would come up for the summer with a short stop at his friend Barbara's guest ranch near Kimberly, OR.  We were anticipating his arrival this summer when he had medical problems at the ranch.

Victor S. ZumBrunnen, WB7TBR , became a silent key June 18, 2008.

In Memory of
Steve Tillett, K7KOT

Steve was one of the group of Mike and Key Charter members which reorganized and rejuvinized the club in 1970.  He was very active in the club for many years.  He was awarded the Pop Brown award in 1972 and was club president in 1979.

Steve, K7KOT, became a silent key December 11, 2007.

In Memory of
Ray Leslie, WA7EKH

Ray was a life member of the Mike & Key Club and "Pop" Brown Award recipent in 1980.

We have lost another long time Club member.  Ray Leslie, WA7EKH, went silent key on October 15th.  Ray Leslie was a major part of this Club for a long time through the 1980's and first half part of the 1990's.  Seemingly gruff, (OK, he WAS REALLY gruff) to those who didn't get to know him; Ray really cared about the Club.  Once you did get to know him, the gruffness was just a facade (he reminded me a lot of my Grandfather that way)

My first major dealings with Ray had to do with the Relay.  He was always looking for articles (things haven’t changed much) and I bit.  This was all during the cusp of the PC computer era (the mid 80's) and Ray experimented a lot in computer publishing (a big step up from the paste-up days) and the putting the Club member data into a database.  When Ray gave up the Relay, it became my turn and I got a lot of help and advice (as well as that clunky database program)

Ray was highly involved in the Fleamarket as the Registration Chair after our move to the Pavilion. Again, he introduced computers into the process. Diane, my wife, spent her first days as a fleamarket worker Ray's guidance.  When he stepped down from that, Diane was able to step in.

I remember when the ARRL decided to publish the design of the "Mike & Keyer" but wanted a printed circuit board to be available.  Ray stepped up, and using computer layout software, he produced one and even paid to have some made up which he then tried to sell in kits.  I doubt he ever made his money back but he had fun and learned a lot.

Ray used to stop by our house (with his wife Eleanor) when we lived in downtown Kent for social visits.  The conversation frequently drifted to making the fleamarket the "Dayton of the West" and getting the Club a permanent Home/Clubhouse.  Alas, over the past decade Ray drifted away and we haven't talked in years though Diane and I have wondered frequently how he was doing (especially around Fleamarket time).  I still have visions of him upstairs at his house surrounding by computers and stacks of magazines/papers.

Which reminds me, Ray used to perform paper drives back when paper was worth something.  He would try to get club members to bring newspaper in on Club meeting day and then took it down for recycling.  For a while, there was money in it but even Ray’s big truck couldn't haul enough to make it worthwhile in the end.

Ray was chairman of the Education Committee and made sure there were classes available to help new hams get their licenses.

One last thing.  Check the signature in your booklet of bylaws.  You’ll find Ray’s signature there in the last revision.  Ray always made sure the bylaws got a regular scrubbing every couple years and usually ran the committee.  Some of us wondered if it was worth all that but you could never doubt Ray's willingness to jump in and volunteer.

Ray, WA7EKH, became a silent key October 15, 2007.

In Memory of
Ralph Schumacher, WX7T.

Ralph was a member of the Mike & Key Club since 1988.

Ralph had a love affair with Ham Radio.  He was inspired by a brother-in-law in Connecticut some time in the middle 1980's and has been active since.

Ralph was instumental in getting Washington State to adopt a PRB-1 type law about keeping local jurisdictions from adopting antenna restriction ordinaces.

Ralph, you will be missed by all who knew you.

Ralph, WX7T, became a silent key , August 3, 2007.

In Memory of
Hal Ingram, N5CG.

Hal, N5CG, became a silent key July 1, 2005.

For the short time Hal was a member of the Mike & Key Club, he was quite active. 

The club and hamdom have lost a great friend and mentor!

Previous callsign = WB7AAE
MARS callsign = NNN0AAE

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In Memory of
Frank Krieger, KA7QHG

Frank, KA7QHG, became a silent key May 17, 2005.

He was a long time member of the Mike & Key Club.  Frank was recognized for his service in 1992 with the "Pop" Brown Award and again in 1999 with the Ken Jackson award for his contributions to the club and the ham comuunity.

The club and hamdom have lost a great friend and mentor.!

Tribute by KC7YYB.

Dear Fellow Mike and Keyers,
Today is a sad day indeed, because we have lost another faithful friend and unsung hero of our club.

There were many people in our club that benefitted from this silent servant.

Early in the mornings of our meetings, he'd trek to the local doughnut provider and bring them back for all to enjoy.  He'd even pick out selections for those who expressed a liking for a special kind. Then he'd get that all important companion of early risers - coffee going in the big urn.  He even started to provide Decaf for those of us who had kicked the caffine habit.

He generally always refused help getting things cleaned up and put away, until in just the last couple of years, when he finally admitted to "getting tired" and relinquished the task to others.

For years he was the stalwart fleamarket honcho of the pallet crew.  He and Nils ran a tight ship and received many vendor compliments.  They made a good team of workers making sure there were plenty of pallets, and they even came up with color coding for upper and lower levels.

These guys were friends, neighbors, and fellow club members who did much to further the cause of ham radio.

Frank Krieger will be missed!  He was a quiet and gentle man who did many things unnoticed, such as being a liason with the Salvation Army.

He lost his wife to illness about 8 yrs ago, and it just seemed to take some of the steam out of Frank, although he still tried to keep up some semblance of normal life by going to coffee on Mon, Wed, and Fri at what used to be Sophia's and is now Galliano's.  He was pretty regular with his attendance, but he didn't always stay very long.  He'd often leave quietly, with some not even noticing that he'd left, to say "Good-bye".

We often take for granted our friends and companions and let them walk in and out of our lives without really taking the time to acknowlege them. Let this be a wake up call for all of us to make sure the important people in our lives, KNOW that they ARE important to us, and if they'd leave, we'd MISS them!

73,
KC7YYB

In Memory of
Lee Bertrand, KG7OW

Lee Bertrand, KG7OW, was a member of the Mike and Key Club. Lee used to be a very active member and was a regular participant out at Registration during the Flea Market. Lately, he had spent the last several years pursuing his musical interests with a group of Cajun Fiddlers.

Lee, KG7OW, became a silent key June 29, 2001.

In Memory of
Larry Logan, N7USB.

Larry was a member of the Mike & Key Club.

Larry was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and Future Farmers of America before graduating from Kent-Meridian High School in 1963. Upon graduation, Larry served in the US Air Force. Following his stint in the Air Force, Larry became a member of the US Postal Service in the Seattle area and served for 27 years before retiring last year.

Larry first got his license in 1991 and was a technician. He worked for public service events. He setup and ran several amateur radio contests for the club. Although his schedule prevented him from participating at the level he desired, he still managed to procure one of the coveted Mike & Key Station Plaques which was proudly displayed along with the rest of his awards. He gave of his time so other club members could enjoy thier hobby with others.

Larry was also president of the Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG) for a few years.

If you needed help Larry was willing the lend a hand. He was one to give his all to anything he did.

Larry, you will be missed by all who knew you.

Larry, N7USB, became a silent key , February 6, 2001.

In Memory of
Millard L. "Gib" Gibson, W7JIE

"Gib" was a life member of the Mike & Key Club and a club president in 1978.

Gib has been a stabalizing force in Amateur Radio in the Pacific NW for many years. Gib was a Life Member of the Mike and Key ARC, and the ARRL, and a member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. He was extremely active in NW Public Service events.

In 1980, Gib was named Director of the IARU Region 2 Intruder Watch program. He served as ARRL Northwestern Division Vice Director in 1983 and 1984.

On the air, Gib had been an active CW QRP operator, and served as an Official Observer of Amateur Radio Frequencies.

He was an exemplary 'Elmer' to many NW hams now active and on the air.

The, now annual, Public Service Ham Radio Pamphlet was originally designed by Gib, W7JIE, and Wayne, W6DOW, in the 1980's. The 2001 Public Service Ham Radio Pamphlet was dedicated to "Gib".

Gib, you will be missed by a great number of people who regarded you as friend, mentor and Elmer!

Gib, W7JIE, became a silent key December 1, 2000.

In Memory of
Ward Weiland, W7GEY

Ward Weiland was an Elmer to many, and a good friend to all.  He helped many people get their licenses, tutoring both with the code and the basics.  I know that, for myself, he spent much time carefully explaining how things worked: electronically, atmospherically, and theoretically.  He never pushed the test answers on me, instead choosing to help me really understand everything that was fantastic about ham radio.

He became my best friend, who encouraged me to join Mike and Key and attend ham radio meetings and events all over the area.  You'd usually find me sandwiched between him and Mel "Gib" Gibson, W7JIE.  Ward accompanied me to all the Mike and Key meetings, dinners, and events, and we worked together every year at the flea market.  Please don't forget this wonderful man!  In his quiet way, he was the best advocate of ham radio in general, and Mike and Key Amateur Radio Club in particular.

Claire Talltree, KB7GEW

Ward Weiland, became a silent key January 15, 2000.

In Memory of
Carl Edward Butler, W7PRW.

Carl received his amateur radio license in 1951 and has been an active supporter of the hobby ever since. He was a member of several local and national radio clubs including The Quarter Century Wireless group, Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL), Mike and Key Club, Columbia Basin Net, Northwest Amateur Radio Club, Washington HAM SAM's and Superstition Radio Club (Mesa, AZ). Carl was formally honored as a life member of the Mike & Key Club and a recipient of the Pop Brown Award in 1999.

Carl is remembered for quiet way he mentored and showed the way. He traveled well equipped and seemed to always have the necessary repair parts at field day or other events. Carl played an important part in the success of the Mike and Key Club and the Annual Flea Market, both organizing and supplying hard labor.

Carl was one of the finest examples of a quality human being this club has ever experienced. At the Annual Awards Banquet we, the club, got to tell a man that was always been there for this club "Thank you, Carl, for doing a great job."

Carl quietly was an example, supportive and caring, offering his wisdom and guidance to so many during his membership with this club. We can think of no one person who was more deserving than Carl to receive the Pop Brown Award, and although feeling it was long overdue in coming, we were glad to be able to see Carl receive it. You will always be our "Radar", always there with the right wrench at the right time, before we even know we needed it. You showed us the proper way to Mentor, "Don't lecture the student with words, but be an example with your actions."

You are proof that one doesn't have to be the loudest instrument in the band to be heard, and that there is great honor in being a Triangle in the parade of life. The triangle is the only instrument that never has to be re-tuned once it is created. It has been used as a symbol of balance by civilized man since time began.

You will be missed by a great number of people!

Carl, W7PRW, became a silent key June 2, 1999.

In Memory of
Ken Jackson, K7PZX

Ken was a life member of the Mike & Key Club and a recipient of the Pop Brown Award in 1971.

The "Ken Jackson Award" was created in his honor to recognize club members who continue to help other members become better amateur radio participants through thier "Elmer-ing" activities.

Ken, you will be missed by a great number of people who regarded you as friend, mentor and Elmer!

Ken, K7PZX, became a silent key February 6, 1998.