[CW] Tim Soxman, W3ZVT

[Howard Kraus]

Sad news Dave, thank you for providing this.  I'll make an extra-special
effort to put my SOX Key on the air this weekend to honor its creator.

73

Howard Kraus, K2UD
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "D.J.J. Ring, Jr." <n1ea at arrl.net>
To: "CW Reflector" <cw at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 3:17 PM
Subject: [CW] Tim Soxman, W3ZVT


> I haven't seen this announced on any of the email lists that I belong
> to, but our friend, Tim Soxman, W3ZVT passed away on September 19th,
> 2009.
>
> Tim was an avid CW operator, and telegraph key collector, he also
> repaired old keys - better than new, he had made beautiful
> reproductions of some rare keys like the Vibroplex Midget, and Wire
> Chief's Special (Vertical Vibroplex) as well made parts for Vibroplex
> of Alabama, and produced the Vari-Speed and other devices for
> Vibroplex.  He also made the SOX key and other items for Morse
> Express.
>
> He died as he wanted at home, surrouded by his wife and family and his
> beautiful and beloved dogs.  He was a rich man, he had time to tell
> him family that he loved them and that he knew that they loved him.
>
> Rest in peace, our friend, may God's blessings give you great DX,
> beautiful fists everywhere to work and no QRM.
>
> I know where you are going will not require air-conditioning.
>
> 73
>
> DR
>
> David N1EA ex-WA1DRS (1965-77)
> CFO 864, FISTS 9227, SOC 264, SKCC 587, ex-FOC 1271, SOWP 3709, MTC, VWOA,
> ARRL-LM , OOTC, CWops 316
>
> -30-
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