[NLRS] Mel, KC0P SK

[Chris Elmquist]

Very sad news and thank you Donn for letting everyone know.

Although I am not much of a contester and don't operate nearly as much
as I'd like to, I have always greatly appreciated all of the folks like
Mel and others who are so dedicated to the hobby.

He will be missed along with the other local greats 'AUS, 'FQA, 'LER
and 'TLE to name a few.  Hope they are all enjoying awesome openings
on all the bands 2m and up in eternity.

73, Chris NØJCF

On Wednesday (04/09/2025 at 11:59PM -0000), WA2VOI, Donn wrote:
> I got word last night that Mel, KC0P passed away in his sleep on March 30th.
> 
> Mel was a good long-time  friend and loved ham radio.    A ready  supporter
> of  NLRS,  he was a consistent NLRS Monthly Breakfast attendee and usually
> had interesting and informative presentations for Aurora meetings.  As an
> avid VHF+ contester he operated Rover (along with Carol, N0HZO)  in most of
> the contests (including January in Minnesota!).  He will be missed by NLRS
> and VHF+ contesters in the upper mid-west.
> 
> There's talk of a radio garage sale (NO details) in Rochester "sometime" in the future.
> 
> 73 Donn
> WA2VOI/0

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Chris Elmquist