[Milsurplus] more Peter Dahl (obit)

[Ed White]

Peter W. Dahl, known for his custom-wound transformers, died Aug. 15, at 
the age of 71.

This week?s obituary 
<http://www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1240127&fh_id=10904> 
stated that he died after a long illness. According to a past Radio 
World story, he had been battling Parkinson?s. The progression of the 
disease had forced the shuttering and liquidation 
<http://www.radioworld.com/article/dahl-retiring-exiting-specialty-transformer-business/19666> 
of his El Paso, Texas-based business, Peter W. Dahl Co. Much of his 
business was purchased and designs acquired by Harbach Electronics.

Dahl was best known for his custom-wound transformers. They were 
particularly popular amongst ham radio operators, though he also counted 
radio and TV stations among past clients. He started in that business 
while still at the University of Minnesota in 1964. Dahl used call sign 
K0BIT.

He had worked for Honeywell, Atlantic Research and Brunswick. His 
company also did contract work for the U.S. government.

Radio World contributor Charles ?Buc? Fitch was an admirer. ?It?s hard 
to argue with quality, and his firm made a quality product,? he said 
today. ?Literally thousands of transformers and power systems, many of 
his own design, are a tribute to Peter's ability and standards as they 
continue to operate day in and day out all over the world.?

Dahl is survived by his wife of 46 years, Clarice; daughter Tamra and 
sister, Priscilla. He was involved in a number of community activities, 
had been a ham himself and was an active Mason.

*Related:*
Dahl Shutters Company, Sells Its Parts 
<http://www.radioworld.com/article/dahl-shutters-company-sells-its-parts/20815> 
(2008)

Dahl Retiring, Exiting Specialty Transformer Business 
<http://www.radioworld.com/article/dahl-retiring-exiting-specialty-transformer-business/19666> 
(2007)