[CW] Bob Shrader, W6BNB, SK.

[TroyW6HV]

DR,

That is a loss. Bob was a friend of mine and I had great respect for him. We frequently worked 40 CW and he, as usual, used his sideswiper. He had not joined in our CW net for awhile and I had intended to email him to check H&W. Bob was member #3007 in the OOTC. He will be listed in the Spark Gap Times as S/K.

73,
Troy, W6HV
President OOTC

From: D.J.J. Ring, Jr. 
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:55 AM
To: CW Reflector 
Subject: [CW] Bob Shrader, W6BNB, SK.

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


David J. Ring, Jr., N1EA
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