[South Florida DX Association] W5YR SK

[Bill Marx]

 I am deeply saddened by our loss of this talented, helpful and kind
> gentleman.
>
> When I got back into Ham Radio in 1999, after holding an expired Novice
> license in 1962, I moved though the license classes on my own, without the
> benefit of an Elmer.  Much helpful advice was received from experienced
hams
> over the air, but the best help and advice I ever received was from the
> Yellow Rose.  After seeing some of his comments on the ICOM Reflector, I
> emailed him and asked if he would be my "recruited Elmer", and he kindly
> agreed.  Thoroughly knowledgeable in the Art of Electronics and Radio, his
> answers and explanations were always kindly expressed with a simple
clarity
> that bespoke high intelligence, not just technical competence.
>
> Ham Radio lost one of its shining lights with the SK of George Baker -
W5YR.
>
> May God be with his Family.
>
> Gary/WY5P

George Baker - W5YR - SK

W5YR, George Baker, known to many of you as the "Yellow Rose" passed away
> > while undergoing heart surgery Thursday night. George had struggled with
> > medical problems resulting from a heart valve replacement that was
> performed
> > in June of 2004. George was 75-years young.
> >
> > Many of you know George as a result of his unselfish efforts to help so
> many
> > amateurs expand their technical knowledge. He was always happy to do a
> > technical training session or make a technical presentation on antennas,
> > baluns, transmission lines, and many other subjects of interest to the
ham
> > community. He made many such presentations to QRP Amateur Radio Clubs
that
> > were fortunate to number him among their members, and at many hamfests,
> > including Hamcom in Dallas. George was a natural teacher and was more
than
> > technically qualified to present difficult topics in a meaningful and
> > understandable manner.
> >
> > The family has advised that there will be a viewing Tuesday, 22 Mar.
from
> > 5-7pm at Ridgeview Memorial Park, Exit 38 off of Hwy 75, Allen, TX 75013
,
> > Phone: 972-424-7834. A graveside service will be held for family and
> friends
> > Wednesday, 23 Mar at 2-pm.
> >
> > The family has requested no flowers be sent, but donations be made to
one
> of
> > the ARRL Scholarship Funds (see the details at the bottom of the "Silent
> > Keys" list in any QST) or to the American Heart Association (contact a
> local
> > chapter for details).
> >
> >
> > k5jhp at sbcglobal.net
> >
> > ddlawhon at swbell.net