[Elecraft] W6MMA SK

[Carl Jón Denbow]

Thanks for passing on this sad news, Dave.  When I stopped by the 
SuperAntenna booth at Dayton this year, and purchased a new center 
section (slider) for my antenna to replace one that had become corroded 
with sea salt, I inquired about Vern, since in the past he had usually 
been at the booth.  The response I got, though not filled with much 
detail, left me thinking that Vern was not well.  In the past I had 
enjoyed talking with him at Dayton.  I just loved his enthusiasm for ham 
radio and for his products.   He will be missed.  RIP!  -- 73 de Carl, N8VZ

> dyarnes <mailto:w7aqk at cox.net>
> Thursday, June 4, 2015 3:53 PM
> Hi All,
>
> It is with the deepest of regret that I am passing on the news that 
> Vern Wright, W6MMA, passed away yesterday.  Vern, and his wife June, 
> are very dear friends, and I can't begin to express how sad it makes 
> me to bring news like this to the rest of you.  I suppose this might 
> not be the best place to convey this, but I do know Vern had a wealth 
> of good friends among this group.
>
> Vern's health has not been very good in recent years, but it was 
> probably made worse by a lot of stress he has had to endure in recent 
> years.  Only a few short weeks ago he suffered an episode with his 
> heart (not his first!), and another, even more recent episode, is 
> probably what was ultimately fatal.
>
> Vern was one of the most generous people I have ever known.  He 
> continually supported many of the QRP activities, and never passed up 
> an opportunity to supply very nice door prizes, etc.  Being a retired 
> dentist, Vern was very good with his hands.  If anyone has seen some 
> of the things he constructed (not just antennas but radios too!), you 
> know how highly skilled he was. Many years back he began tinkering 
> with antennas, mostly for portable use, and that led to the formation 
> of SuperAntennas.  His model MP-1 is a classic, but there were 
> numerous variations of that, including a baby 12 V. screwdriver 
> version.  He made several large screwdriver antennas as well, and I 
> happen to have one!  Anyway, the list is pretty long, and each item he 
> created was very well made.
>
> Ham radio, and particularly the QRP community, has lost one of its 
> very best friends.  I know I have!
>
> Dave W7AQK
>
>
>
>
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