[CW] Bob Shrader, W6BNB, SK.

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

I'm deeply sorry to announce that Bob - W6BNB, founder of the SSN, passed
away last night at almost 99 years of age. I just learned the terrible news
from his son Doug.
Bob was a radio officer during the 1930s published a bunch of articles for
"QST", wrote "Electronics Communication" which was in print by Prentice
Hall for over 50 years.

He founded the Side Swiper Net on 80 meters which I used to check into when
sailing as N1EA/MM.  He was a Senior Spark Gap and founding member of the
Society of Wireless Pioneers.  Sailed for "Dollar Lines" during the 1930s,
taught at United States Merchant Marine Academy in King's Point, NY during
WW2.e

Worked for the Sheriff's Department was a radio officer - police Morse used
1700 kc/s.  Later worked for Fire Department in his home town, retired as
chief.  Wrote several books now used as text books for fire fighting.

73

DR

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