Sorry to hear. Bob was kind and helpful to newcomers to the Topband as well.
In 1993 Bob was with the AH1A DXpedition. I was using a balloon supported ¼ wave vertical to try to work AH1A. Early Sunday morning of the CQ 160 contest that year as the sun began to peek over the horizon, I copied AH1A calling CQ with a good signal. I looked out the window – oh no! The balloon had lost helium and now my antenna wire was floating only about 6 feet above the ground. No time to refill or fix it. I went ahead and called... AH1A came right back and logged. At Dayton I met Bob and thanked him for the contact. Told him about the antenna situation. He laughed, said "well done." And use a better balloon next time! * Jon N0JK ________________________________ Many topbanders bagged a 'rare' new one on topband tnx to Bob. RIP, old friend. Mark - on4ww. _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
