Thanks for passing on this sad news, Dave. When I stopped by the
SuperAntenna booth at Dayton this year, and purchased a new center
section (slider) for my antenna to replace one that had become corroded
with sea salt, I inquired about Vern, since in the past he had usually
been at the booth. The response I got, though not filled with much
detail, left me thinking that Vern was not well. In the past I had
enjoyed talking with him at Dayton. I just loved his enthusiasm for ham
radio and for his products. He will be missed. RIP! -- 73 de Carl, N8VZ
dyarnes <mailto:[email protected]>
Thursday, June 4, 2015 3:53 PM
Hi All,
It is with the deepest of regret that I am passing on the news that
Vern Wright, W6MMA, passed away yesterday. Vern, and his wife June,
are very dear friends, and I can't begin to express how sad it makes
me to bring news like this to the rest of you. I suppose this might
not be the best place to convey this, but I do know Vern had a wealth
of good friends among this group.
Vern's health has not been very good in recent years, but it was
probably made worse by a lot of stress he has had to endure in recent
years. Only a few short weeks ago he suffered an episode with his
heart (not his first!), and another, even more recent episode, is
probably what was ultimately fatal.
Vern was one of the most generous people I have ever known. He
continually supported many of the QRP activities, and never passed up
an opportunity to supply very nice door prizes, etc. Being a retired
dentist, Vern was very good with his hands. If anyone has seen some
of the things he constructed (not just antennas but radios too!), you
know how highly skilled he was. Many years back he began tinkering
with antennas, mostly for portable use, and that led to the formation
of SuperAntennas. His model MP-1 is a classic, but there were
numerous variations of that, including a baby 12 V. screwdriver
version. He made several large screwdriver antennas as well, and I
happen to have one! Anyway, the list is pretty long, and each item he
created was very well made.
Ham radio, and particularly the QRP community, has lost one of its
very best friends. I know I have!
Dave W7AQK
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