[Wswss] W6KBX SK

[R. Michael West]

Very sorry to hear about Don's passing.

He was a real competitive contester, and was always in every VHF.UHF contest that I can remember., for the past 20 years.

I'll never forget the beginning of a June VHF Contest, maybe 10 years ago, or so, and we had just gotten our 6/2/432 Rover Station going in Phoenix, headed back to CA.

First contact was Don, on 50.125, sounding just like a local, pounding into Phoenix. It was just like I expected it, and there he was, the rare and elusive CM98.

His voice was distinctive, and he could always be distinguished from the noise and the rest of the QRM. That bit of the East Coast was always in there.

Best regards and condolences to his family.

Mike K6NC and Catherine KG6HXI

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Stahlman [mailto:kj6ko at innercite.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 01:44 PM
To: Wswss at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Wswss] W6KBX SK

Got word today that Don Kondoleon W6KBX became a silent key unexpectedly acouple days ago. No other details. An avid VHF contester and always heard on 6M and 2M! :-( ______________________________________________________________Wswss mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/wswssHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Wswss at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html