[South Florida DX Association] W2NDP (SK)

[Michael Raskin]

For those of you who don't subscribe to The Daily DX, this is what Bernie 
wrote last night.  Dan used to be a member of the SFDXA when he was in South 
Florida.  He was great guy - always ready and willing to help.

73,
Mike, W4UM (ex-K4KUZ)
South Florida DX Association - www.qsl.net/k4fk
Mid Florida DX Association - www.w4fdx.com
Florida Contest Group - www.floridacontestgroup.org

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                              Silent Key
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W2NDP (ex WA2NDP), Daniel Manfre, became a Silent Key just after 8PM
last night (0000Z today).  Dan was a serious DXer for many years with
314 countries confirmed mixed mode and was chasing DX on CW, SSB and
RTTY.  He was a founding member and President of the Mid-Florida DX
Association (http://www.w4fdx.com/).  Dan was a DX Elmer to many in
the Tampa, FL area.  He gave of his time in other ways being a DXCC
Card checker and ARRL Volunteer Examiner.  Dan was a member of STARC
(W4HSO) in Hillsborough County, LIDXA, South Florida DX Association,
QCWA and FISTS.  DXers around the world will no doubt be missing their
friend Dan!  Dan is survived by his XYL Ellen and children.

On a personal note I am going to be one who will miss him.  Dan was a
long time supporter of The Daily DX and would call the office often.
Sometimes asking DX questions or passing on DX news.  We never had the
opportunity to meet in person; however we always had good ragchews on
the phone about DXing, Radio and family.  Dan reminded me of the
"QRPer" in the stories told by the late WA6AUD, DX Professor Hugh
Cassidy.  Dan was constantly asking questions about DX and I think
that was what I liked most about him.  He wanted to know everything
about DX and DXing and always stood proud when those QSL cards came
in.  I'm going to miss those fun phone calls and great questions Dan.
RIP W2NDP!  ... _._
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