[SJRA-Members] (no subject)

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Frank & Roy, 

Ken was a regular participant of the SJRA 2-Meter (AM) nets. Apparently, in the 1960's and '70's, Ken may have been working with the TV broadcast group at RCA. The Alford Slot antenna design was popular and promoted by RCA during that period. The slot antenna was sold by RCA to FM radio and television broadcasters. I remember when Ken was encouraging anyone in the SJRA to incorporate the design by cutting a slot in the roof of their automobile!! I can remember him pleading for weeks and weeks for someone to give it a try and that he would then proceed to finalize the installation by providing assistance with the feedpoint and transmission line!! As far as I know, he had no takers!! I often wondered why Ken didn't cut the antenna into his own car roof, Hi, hi, hi!! 

I also remember Ken's technical experimenting with homebrew VHF equipment. I remember the grossly distorted 2 meter audio from the transmitter that he used weekly on the nets. His audio resembled the sound of a SSB signal affected by Aurora!! He stubbornly and relentlessly continued to operate that rig for years!! We all held the highest respect for Ken, his homebrewing skills, his adventurous technical spirit, and his tenacious participation at board meetings. Above all, Ken was a loyal, dedicated SJRA member and administrator. 

Thanks for kindling some good memories, Frank and Roy!! 

--- Rick Connor, WC2K 

----- Original Message -----

From: "franklin widmann" <wa2vya at msn.com> 
To: royherman at juno.com 
Cc: sjra-members at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:37:24 AM 
Subject: Re: [SJRA-Members] (no subject) 

Ken's original call was K2AGU. By 1970, and perhaps earlier, he was W2KF. Ken was very active on HF and VHF (he ran a KW on 2m on AM). In those days, one had to build most VHF/UHF equipment beyond Heathkit lunch boxes, Clegg transceivers and a few other things. 

Ken lived in Cherry Hill. 

Ken was a long time SJRA member and, as Roy noted, Ken was the K2AA trustee. 

Ken was a very skilled RF engineer at RCA. When I was SJRA President in 1985, I asked Ken to be the Program Chairman. With his connections, he got us some great programs. 

I believe Ken was SJRA Vice President at some point, and on the Board other times, but he was not particularly interested in being President. 

Good luck with the 100th Anniversary Celebration and good luck at Field Day. 
I will be looking for K2AA on the bands. 
I would be there, but it's a long drive from Texas. 

73 Frank WA2VYA 

Sent from my iPhone 

> On Jun 16, 2016, at 6:57 AM, "royherman at juno.com" <royherman at juno.com> wrote: 
> 
> RIckKen Milller was an RCA guy and a club member about that time.His call was W2KF.He at some time was a member of the board of a club officer.If I am not mistaken, he was also the K2AA trustee Roy 
> 
> ---------- Original Message ---------- 
> From: Richard Lawn <rjlawn at gmail.com> 
> To: "sjra-members at mailman.qth.net" <sjra-members at mailman.qth.net> 
> Subject: [SJRA-Members] New Friend on 40m 
> Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 23:07:30 -0400 
> 
> I had a call tonight while working 40 SSB from G4ODO/W$ in Atlanta, GA. His 
> name is Bill Buckett and he told me he was hired as a systems engineer at 
> RCA in 1967 and the guy who hired him was a ham. He suspects that he was 
> affiliated with our club and wonders if anyone knows Ken Miller K2AGU. He 
> may no longer be with us but if he is Bill, who is 80, would love to 
> reconnect with him. 
> 
> 73 
> Rick, W2JAZ 
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