[Hallicrafters] New List Administration

[Gary H. Harmon, Jr.]

As most of you know, Duane Fischer, W8DBF, the manager of these lists for a
number of years, passed away recently.

Duane was born in Flint, Michigan on October 22, 1946, the son of the late
Gail and Mertys (Johnson) Fischer.  He was a Ham Radio operator, active
member of the Federation for the Blind, avid coin collector, and loved
astronomy.  Duane loved magic and became a magician.  He traveled all over
Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee performing in schools to teach
children his message, "guns and drugs kill, that's no illusion!"  He was the
world's only total blind professional magician, mentalist and illusionist.
He was a Star Trek fanatic, has several trophies for show cars and also
loved music.

I contacted QSL.net to see if they needed a volunteer to help administer the
Heathkit list (which had no admin, due to Duane's passing). Scott KA9FOX
responded to my inquiry and was very thankful for the offer -- so much so,
that he asked if I'd also take over administration of the other 6 lists that
Duane had been running. I agreed.  

For those who may be interested, my background is as follows:

HAM since 1957 and hold an Extra Class license.
Retired from AF civil service (WG-8 test equipment repairer, computer
programmer, GS-14 Chief of Network Ops and Security Center) at Randolph AFB
after 40.5 years.
Co-Moderate 14 Yahoo Groups including Heathkit, and Ham-Antennas.
Collector and restorer of all makes and models of HAM gear but specializing
in Heathkit.  Maintain a large library of manuals, catalogues, and
associated documentation.  Have a large key and microphone collection.
Collect ATARI computers and associated parts and pieces.

I look forward to this new task before me.  If you have any questions or
suggestions please reply directly to me.

Best 73,

Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK - MODERATOR
HAM Radio & ATARI Archaeologist
6003 Archwood
San Antonio, TX 78239-1504
(210) 657-1549 <home>
(210) 884-6926 <cell and text>
(210) 657-1549 <FAX with prior notification>
gharmon at idworld.net

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