14 Jun
2009
14 Jun
'09
4:06 p.m.
Hello AMSATs,
I just wanted to write some message on AMSAT-BB, and then I read the sad message about silent key of Robert VU2MKP.
It is a great lost for the HAM world. I made several contacts with Robert via the old bird AO-10, which was a great joy. Later when I was in Bangalore, India, I got the chance to meet him in person. I was very amazed to see how he uses his radios, and laptop computer with a small stick in his mouth. He did have lots of positive energy, even when he lost lots of his body functions. A great man and ham with real ham spirit.
My condolences to his family, May his soul rest in peace,
William Leijenaar PE1RAH ---