Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[Michael Tope]

I am very sad to hear this news. There are some things you count on in 
life. The sun rises every morning and then sets in the evening; and back 
when I was really active on topband and up every morning at some 
insanely early hour, it was just a given that Bobby was lurking there 
somewhere in the noise.


I just looked in my log and my first QSO with Bobby was on July 15, 
2003. I had only been in this house for less than a year and I think my 
topband antenna was still an 80 meter inverted-V hung on a 40 foot Rohn 
push-up mast lashed to the side of the house with the coax shield and 
center conductor tied together and fed against a ground rod. On many an 
early morning in those days, I would listen to Tom W8JI keeping his 
daily sked with Bobby. Those were some really good times for me, so I am 
truly sad to know that Bobby will no longer part of my early morning 
topband landscape, except in fond memory.


Rest in peace, dear Bobby.

73, Mike W4EF/6
Tujunga, Ca

On 7/8/2014 6:56 AM, Dan Edward Dba East edwards wrote:

I too will surely miss bobby;  we had a lot of fun making contacts almost all 
summer long, for several
  seasons.  He nearly always heard my 'wet string' short tx marconi. His 
expertise with GS35b's was well  established,  and he shared freely all 
relevant technical advice.

RIP VK3ZLW5XZ, dan



On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:21 AM, W2PM via Topband  
wrote:



RIP And 73 Bob.  Some of the best qsos on 160. Copied his top hat design.  Gone 
but not forgotten.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jul 8, 2014, at 1:15 PM, dl8yhrfrank--- via Topband  
wrote:

RIP BOB
Best wishesyou was a great operator...
vy 73
Frank






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Von: Eduardo Araujo via Topband 
An: Topband List 
Verschickt: Di, 8 Jul 2014 5:44 am
Betreff: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today




Very sad news indeed.

We will miss you Bob. Rest In Peace

Eddie, LU2DKT






-Mensaje original-
De: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] En nombre de LB3RE LJ3RE
Stein-Roar Brobakken
Enviado el: lunes, 07 de julio de 2014 11:12 p.m.
Para: David Raymond
CC: topband@contesting.com; SidShusterman; robert briggs; Jean Briggs;
K3JJG; t...@kkn.net; Bob Garrett; Bernie McClenny, W3UR
Asunto: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

Sad to hear this.He was always on the topband and made it clear that the
band was open, he will be missed. 73s SK

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Roar Brobakken
e-mail:post@lb3re.comhttp://la5o.wordpress.comwww.contesting.no

Bob was truly a remarkable person.  Not only did his homebrew skills far
surpass the vast majority of us but he also put out a remarkable signal with
a modest station.  A lot of topbanders may be unaware that Bob's signal came
from a homebrew 42' vertical (yes, forty two foot) .  Capped off with a
hefty top hat and a very good ground radial system, he was able to work the
world daily.  He and I had other shared interests and enjoyed exchanging
emails.  I will surely miss his friendship and his signal on 1824.5 on those
cold, winter morns.



73 Bob. . .rest in peace OM.



Dave, W0FLS

- Original Message -
From: SidShusterman
To: topband@contesting.com ; Jean Briggs ; robert briggs ; Bernie
McClenny, W3UR ; Bob Garrett ; K3JJG ; David Raymond ; t...@kkn.net
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 6:23 PM

Subject: VK3ZL SK today





I received an email from Jeannie this afternoon. Bob succumbed to the
effects of bladder cancer today. Bob was  many things. He was one heck of a
builder.  His amplifiers won the SERG homebrew competition so many times
that they finally gave him a lifetime achievement award.  He was a fixture
on TopBand and gave many their first VK QSO. He was also a beacon until
recently.  If there was any propagation at all Bob was there to work it.

Over the years Bob and I and I am sure some others developed a
relationship that transcended ham radio. I found that Bob was a fire
communications officer who provided essential communications and control for
the intense fires that happen in that part of Australia amongst other
interests.

Above all Bob was our friend.
Bob told Jeannie his wife  he wanted the following on his grave marker:

Robert William Briggs..

..loving husband of Jeannie..

..17 Oct 1942 ---7 July 2014..

...vk3zl   s k..

and that is what she will do.
Jeannie can receive your emails at both her email address: Jean Briggs


and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com

Sid K3SX





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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[David Raymond]

Bob's XYL, Jeannie, will continue to maintain Bob's email address for a 
period of time.  I believe she has the ability to view these messages as 
they arrive.  Whether or not she presently has the time to do it is another 
matter.  Hopefully, at some point, she will have the opportunity to look at 
them.


73. . . Dave, W0FLS
- Original Message - 
From: "Charlie" 

To: "'Radio KH6O'" ; "'john'" 
Cc: ; "'John Harden, D.M.D.'" 
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today



Great idea, Jeff!

73, Charlie, K4OTV

-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Radio
KH6O
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:32 PM
To: john
Cc: topband@contesting.com; John Harden, D.M.D.
Subject: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

May I respectfully suggest that someone collect all these condolence
messages and forward them to his XYL? I'm sure it would provide some 
comfort

to her to know how far his friendship extended across the world.

73, Jeff KH6O
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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[Charlie]

Great idea, Jeff!

73, Charlie, K4OTV

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From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Radio
KH6O
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:32 PM
To: john
Cc: topband@contesting.com; John Harden, D.M.D.
Subject: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

May I respectfully suggest that someone collect all these condolence
messages and forward them to his XYL? I'm sure it would provide some comfort
to her to know how far his friendship extended across the world.

73, Jeff KH6O
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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[Mike Waters]

That's a great idea.

If she only knew just how happy that he made so many different people all
over the planet. Just hearing him call CQ, or even just seeing his CQ
spotted on a DX cluster always made me smile. He will go down in Topband
history and long be remembered.

Send her this link, too, perhaps:
http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/topband/

73, Mike
www.w0btu.com

On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:32 PM, Radio KH6O  wrote:

> May I respectfully suggest that someone collect all these condolence
> messages and forward them to his XYL? I'm sure it would provide some
> comfort to her to know how far his friendship extended across the
> world.
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Topband: VK3ZL SK

[Steve Ireland]

Bob was an amazing bloke – totally committed to what he loved. He also had a 
great sense of humour and of proportion about life in general and what was 
really important – and was always good for a chat.  

When it came to home construction, Bob was an artist and his power amplifiers 
were masterpieces (he built me one for 6m).

Sincere condolences to Jeannie. Ooroo Bob, rest in piece.   

Steve, VK6VZ

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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[Radio KH6O]

May I respectfully suggest that someone collect all these condolence
messages and forward them to his XYL? I'm sure it would provide some
comfort to her to know how far his friendship extended across the
world.

73, Jeff KH6O
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Topband: VK3ZL

[Dave Blaschke, w5un]

Bob was faithful to 160 meters.and now his key is sadly silent. But what 
a key it was. Well done Bob, now take your rest. My prayers are with 
your wife and family. who will miss you greatly. So will I.

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Re: Topband: VK3ZL

[Mike Waters]

I can't think of anyone else besides VK3ZL who was a regular from
Australia. We will sure miss hearing his signal here in SW Missouri.

73, Mike
www.w0btu.com

On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 2:16 PM, Steve HA0DU  wrote:

> VK3ZL was one of the very few regular signals from Australia on 160
> meters. We will miss him very much.
>
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Topband: VK3ZL

[C Allen Baker via Topband]

Sorry to learn of Bob's key going silent.  He was my first VK on 160...as well 
for many others.  His regular appearances served as a beacon to let us know the 
path was open...more often than we otherwise would have thought.  His 
cheerfulness and optimism throughout his illness are indeed an inspiration.  
Good rest, dear Bob.   My daily prayers will include you and your family.

Al,  W5IZ
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Re: Topband: VK3ZL

[Steve HA0DU]

VK3ZL was one of the very few regular signals from Australia on 160 
meters. We will miss him very much. Our prayers are with his family.


Rest in peace, Bob!

Steve HA0DU

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Re: Topband: Top band: VK3ZL SK today

[Charlie]

So true! I'm relieved, though, that Bob's suffering has come to an end and
that he's in a better place!

73 - Rest in peace, Bob!

Charlie, K4OTV

-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of john
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 12:19 PM
To: John Harden, D.M.D.; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

What a loss.  Early mornings will never be the same.  RIP Bob.
John K9dx

> Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 10:40:47 -0400
> From: jh...@bellsouth.net
> To: topband@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today
> 
> On 7/8/2014 8:42 AM, Cal Jeanroy wrote:
> > >exchanging emails.  I will surely miss his friendship and his 
> > >signal on
> I will miss Bobby. He was a nice person. Many days during the summer 
> of
> 2013 he was the only signal on top band. We had quite a few 160 
> contacts back then...
> 
> It is a tragedy to lose him to this terrible disease. I lost my own 
> XYL of 30 years to a rare cancer in March of this year. May God rest his
soul..
> 
> 73,
> 
> John, W4NU
> K4JAG (1959 to 1998)
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Topband: VK3ZL

[Dave Blaschke, w5un]

Bob was faithful to 160 meters.and now his key is sadly silent. But 
what a key it was. Well done Bob, now take your rest. My prayers are 
with your wife and family. who will miss you greatly. So will I.


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Topband: VK3ZL SK

[Phil Hartwell via Topband]

Very sad to hear of Bob's passing.
Apart from being a great bloke and 160m operator, he was a master linear 
amp constructor and frequently sent me pictures of his latest projects, 
a true craftsman.

I am lucky to have one of his custom built 160m GS-35B units.
That little 42 foot vertical of his sure performed on 160m. Sure miss 
that outstanding signal on 1824.5kHz.

RIP Mate, 73, Phil VK6GX.
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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[john]

What a loss.  Early mornings will never be the same.  RIP Bob.
John K9dx

> Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 10:40:47 -0400
> From: jh...@bellsouth.net
> To: topband@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today
> 
> On 7/8/2014 8:42 AM, Cal Jeanroy wrote:
> > >exchanging emails.  I will surely miss his friendship and his signal on
> I will miss Bobby. He was a nice person. Many days during the summer of 
> 2013 he was the only signal on top band. We had quite a few 160 contacts 
> back then...
> 
> It is a tragedy to lose him to this terrible disease. I lost my own XYL 
> of 30 years to a rare cancer in March of this year. May God rest his soul..
> 
> 73,
> 
> John, W4NU
> K4JAG (1959 to 1998)
> 
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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[John Harden, D.M.D.]

On 7/8/2014 8:42 AM, Cal Jeanroy wrote:

>exchanging emails.  I will surely miss his friendship and his signal on
I will miss Bobby. He was a nice person. Many days during the summer of 
2013 he was the only signal on top band. We had quite a few 160 contacts 
back then...


It is a tragedy to lose him to this terrible disease. I lost my own XYL 
of 30 years to a rare cancer in March of this year. May God rest his soul..


73,

John, W4NU
K4JAG (1959 to 1998)

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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[Dan Edward Dba East edwards]

I too will surely miss bobby;  we had a lot of fun making contacts almost all 
summer long, for several
 seasons.  He nearly always heard my 'wet string' short tx marconi. His 
expertise with GS35b's was well  established,  and he shared freely all 
relevant technical advice.

RIP VK3ZLW5XZ, dan



On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:21 AM, W2PM via Topband  
wrote:
 


RIP And 73 Bob.  Some of the best qsos on 160. Copied his top hat design.  Gone 
but not forgotten. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 8, 2014, at 1:15 PM, dl8yhrfrank--- via Topband 
>  wrote:
> 
> RIP BOB
> Best wishesyou was a great operator...
> vy 73
> Frank
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Ursprüngliche Mitteilung- 
> Von: Eduardo Araujo via Topband 
> An: Topband List 
> Verschickt: Di, 8 Jul 2014 5:44 am
> Betreff: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Very sad news indeed. 
> 
> We will miss you Bob. Rest In Peace 
> 
> Eddie, LU2DKT 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Mensaje original- 
> De: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] En nombre de LB3RE LJ3RE 
> Stein-Roar Brobakken 
> Enviado el: lunes, 07 de julio de 2014 11:12 p.m. 
> Para: David Raymond 
> CC: topband@contesting.com; SidShusterman; robert briggs; Jean Briggs; 
> K3JJG; t...@kkn.net; Bob Garrett; Bernie McClenny, W3UR 
> Asunto: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today 
> 
> Sad to hear this.He was always on the topband and made it clear that the 
> band was open, he will be missed. 73s SK    
> 
> ---Sent by iphoneLB3RE LJ3RE K3RAG ex: LA6FJAwww.lb3re.com ~ Rag ~ Stein 
> Roar Brobakken 
> e-mail:post@lb3re.comhttp://la5o.wordpress.comwww.contesting.no 
> 
> Bob was truly a remarkable person.  Not only did his homebrew skills far 
> surpass the vast majority of us but he also put out a remarkable signal with 
> a modest station.  A lot of topbanders may be unaware that Bob's signal came 
> from a homebrew 42' vertical (yes, forty two foot) .  Capped off with a 
> hefty top hat and a very good ground radial system, he was able to work the 
> world daily.  He and I had other shared interests and enjoyed exchanging 
> emails.  I will surely miss his friendship and his signal on 1824.5 on those 
> cold, winter morns. 
> 
> 
> 
> 73 Bob. . .rest in peace OM. 
> 
> 
> 
> Dave, W0FLS 
> 
>   - Original Message -  
>   From: SidShusterman  
>   To: topband@contesting.com ; Jean Briggs ; robert briggs ; Bernie 
> McClenny, W3UR ; Bob Garrett ; K3JJG ; David Raymond ; t...@kkn.net  
>   Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 6:23 PM 
> 
>   Subject: VK3ZL SK today 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   I received an email from Jeannie this afternoon. Bob succumbed to the 
> effects of bladder cancer today. Bob was  many things. He was one heck of a 
> builder.  His amplifiers won the SERG homebrew competition so many times 
> that they finally gave him a lifetime achievement award.  He was a fixture 
> on TopBand and gave many their first VK QSO. He was also a beacon until 
> recently.  If there was any propagation at all Bob was there to work it. 
> 
>   Over the years Bob and I and I am sure some others developed a 
> relationship that transcended ham radio. I found that Bob was a fire 
> communications officer who provided essential communications and control for 
> the intense fires that happen in that part of Australia amongst other 
> interests. 
> 
>   Above all Bob was our friend.  
>   Bob told Jeannie his wife  he wanted the following on his grave marker: 
> 
>   Robert William Briggs.. 
> 
>   ..loving husband of Jeannie.. 
> 
>   ..17 Oct 1942 ---7 July 2014.. 
> 
>   ...vk3zl   s k.. 
> 
>   and that is what she will do.  
>   Jeannie can receive your emails at both her email address: Jean Briggs 
>  
> 
>   and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com 
> 
>   Sid K3SX 
> 
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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[W2PM via Topband]

RIP And 73 Bob.  Some of the best qsos on 160. Copied his top hat design.  Gone 
but not forgotten. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 8, 2014, at 1:15 PM, dl8yhrfrank--- via Topband 
>  wrote:
> 
> RIP BOB
> Best wishesyou was a great operator...
> vy 73
> Frank
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Ursprüngliche Mitteilung- 
> Von: Eduardo Araujo via Topband 
> An: Topband List 
> Verschickt: Di, 8 Jul 2014 5:44 am
> Betreff: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Very sad news indeed. 
> 
> We will miss you Bob. Rest In Peace 
> 
> Eddie, LU2DKT 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Mensaje original- 
> De: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] En nombre de LB3RE LJ3RE 
> Stein-Roar Brobakken 
> Enviado el: lunes, 07 de julio de 2014 11:12 p.m. 
> Para: David Raymond 
> CC: topband@contesting.com; SidShusterman; robert briggs; Jean Briggs; 
> K3JJG; t...@kkn.net; Bob Garrett; Bernie McClenny, W3UR 
> Asunto: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today 
> 
> Sad to hear this.He was always on the topband and made it clear that the 
> band was open, he will be missed. 73s SK 
> 
> ---Sent by iphoneLB3RE LJ3RE K3RAG ex: LA6FJAwww.lb3re.com ~ Rag ~ Stein 
> Roar Brobakken 
> e-mail:post@lb3re.comhttp://la5o.wordpress.comwww.contesting.no 
> 
> Bob was truly a remarkable person.  Not only did his homebrew skills far 
> surpass the vast majority of us but he also put out a remarkable signal with 
> a modest station.  A lot of topbanders may be unaware that Bob's signal came 
> from a homebrew 42' vertical (yes, forty two foot) .  Capped off with a 
> hefty top hat and a very good ground radial system, he was able to work the 
> world daily.  He and I had other shared interests and enjoyed exchanging 
> emails.  I will surely miss his friendship and his signal on 1824.5 on those 
> cold, winter morns. 
> 
> 
> 
> 73 Bob. . .rest in peace OM. 
> 
> 
> 
> Dave, W0FLS 
> 
>   - Original Message -   
>   From: SidShusterman   
>   To: topband@contesting.com ; Jean Briggs ; robert briggs ; Bernie 
> McClenny, W3UR ; Bob Garrett ; K3JJG ; David Raymond ; t...@kkn.net   
>   Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 6:23 PM 
> 
>   Subject: VK3ZL SK today 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   I received an email from Jeannie this afternoon. Bob succumbed to the 
> effects of bladder cancer today. Bob was  many things. He was one heck of a 
> builder.  His amplifiers won the SERG homebrew competition so many times 
> that they finally gave him a lifetime achievement award.  He was a fixture 
> on TopBand and gave many their first VK QSO. He was also a beacon until 
> recently.  If there was any propagation at all Bob was there to work it. 
> 
>   Over the years Bob and I and I am sure some others developed a 
> relationship that transcended ham radio. I found that Bob was a fire 
> communications officer who provided essential communications and control for 
> the intense fires that happen in that part of Australia amongst other 
> interests. 
> 
>   Above all Bob was our friend.   
>   Bob told Jeannie his wife  he wanted the following on his grave marker: 
> 
>   Robert William Briggs.. 
> 
>   ..loving husband of Jeannie.. 
> 
>   ..17 Oct 1942 ---7 July 2014.. 
> 
>   ...vk3zl   s k.. 
> 
>   and that is what she will do.   
>   Jeannie can receive your emails at both her email address: Jean Briggs 
>  
> 
>   and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com 
> 
>   Sid K3SX 
> 
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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[Cal Jeanroy]

Truly a sad day. Remarkable individual, fellow ham and friend whose heart
and soul was always shining brightly on topband. Like many, I will miss the
early morning Q's on topband. Hopefully Bob is in a better place and at
peace now.

73 and God Bless Bob, you will not be forgotten

Cal  W1IZL  ( W0IZL > W7IZL > WA2IZL )


On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 10:53 PM, David Raymond 
wrote:

> Bob was truly a remarkable person.  Not only did his homebrew skills far
> surpass the vast majority of us but he also put out a remarkable signal
> with a modest station.  A lot of topbanders may be unaware that Bob's
> signal came from a homebrew 42' vertical (yes, forty two foot) .  Capped
> off with a hefty top hat and a very good ground radial system, he was able
> to work the world daily.  He and I had other shared interests and enjoyed
> exchanging emails.  I will surely miss his friendship and his signal on
> 1824.5 on those cold, winter morns.
>
> 73 Bob. . .rest in peace OM.
>
> Dave, W0FLS
>   - Original Message -
>   From: SidShusterman
>   To: topband@contesting.com ; Jean Briggs ; robert briggs ; Bernie
> McClenny, W3UR ; Bob Garrett ; K3JJG ; David Raymond ; t...@kkn.net
>   Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 6:23 PM
>   Subject: VK3ZL SK today
>
>
>   I received an email from Jeannie this afternoon. Bob succumbed to the
> effects of bladder cancer today. Bob was  many things. He was one heck of a
> builder.  His amplifiers won the SERG homebrew competition so many times
> that they finally gave him a lifetime achievement award.  He was a fixture
> on TopBand and gave many their first VK QSO. He was also a beacon until
> recently.  If there was any propagation at all Bob was there to work it.
>   Over the years Bob and I and I am sure some others developed a
> relationship that transcended ham radio. I found that Bob was a fire
> communications officer who provided essential communications and control
> for the intense fires that happen in that part of Australia amongst other
> interests.
>   Above all Bob was our friend.
>   Bob told Jeannie his wife  he wanted the following on his grave marker:
>   Robert William Briggs..
>   ..loving husband of Jeannie..
>   ..17 Oct 1942 ---7 July 2014..
>   ...vk3zl   s k..
>   and that is what she will do.
>   Jeannie can receive your emails at both her email address: Jean Briggs <
> jab...@bigpond.com>
>   and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com
>   Sid K3SX
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Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

[dl8yhrfrank--- via Topband]

RIP BOB
Best wishesyou was a great operator...
vy 73
Frank
 

 



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Von: Eduardo Araujo via Topband 
An: Topband List 
Verschickt: Di, 8 Jul 2014 5:44 am
Betreff: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today

 
 
 
Very sad news indeed. 
 
We will miss you Bob. Rest In Peace 
 
Eddie, LU2DKT 
 
 
 
 
 
 
-Mensaje original- 
De: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] En nombre de LB3RE LJ3RE 
Stein-Roar Brobakken 
Enviado el: lunes, 07 de julio de 2014 11:12 p.m. 
Para: David Raymond 
CC: topband@contesting.com; SidShusterman; robert briggs; Jean Briggs; 
K3JJG; t...@kkn.net; Bob Garrett; Bernie McClenny, W3UR 
Asunto: Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today 
 
Sad to hear this.He was always on the topband and made it clear that the 
band was open, he will be missed. 73s SK     
 
---Sent by iphoneLB3RE LJ3RE K3RAG ex: LA6FJAwww.lb3re.com ~ Rag ~ Stein 
Roar Brobakken 
e-mail:post@lb3re.comhttp://la5o.wordpress.comwww.contesting.no 
 
Bob was truly a remarkable person.  Not only did his homebrew skills far 
surpass the vast majority of us but he also put out a remarkable signal with 
a modest station.  A lot of topbanders may be unaware that Bob's signal came 
from a homebrew 42' vertical (yes, forty two foot) .  Capped off with a 
hefty top hat and a very good ground radial system, he was able to work the 
world daily.  He and I had other shared interests and enjoyed exchanging 
emails.  I will surely miss his friendship and his signal on 1824.5 on those 
cold, winter morns. 
 
 
 
73 Bob. . .rest in peace OM. 
 
 
 
Dave, W0FLS 
 
  - Original Message -   
  From: SidShusterman   
  To: topband@contesting.com ; Jean Briggs ; robert briggs ; Bernie 
McClenny, W3UR ; Bob Garrett ; K3JJG ; David Raymond ; t...@kkn.net   
  Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 6:23 PM 
 
  Subject: VK3ZL SK today 
 
 
 
 
 
  I received an email from Jeannie this afternoon. Bob succumbed to the 
effects of bladder cancer today. Bob was  many things. He was one heck of a 
builder.  His amplifiers won the SERG homebrew competition so many times 
that they finally gave him a lifetime achievement award.  He was a fixture 
on TopBand and gave many their first VK QSO. He was also a beacon until 
recently.  If there was any propagation at all Bob was there to work it. 
 
  Over the years Bob and I and I am sure some others developed a 
relationship that transcended ham radio. I found that Bob was a fire 
communications officer who provided essential communications and control for 
the intense fires that happen in that part of Australia amongst other 
interests. 
 
  Above all Bob was our friend.   
  Bob told Jeannie his wife  he wanted the following on his grave marker: 
 
  Robert William Briggs.. 
 
  ..loving husband of Jeannie.. 
 
  ..17 Oct 1942 ---7 July 2014.. 
 
  ...vk3zl   s k.. 
 
  and that is what she will do.   
  Jeannie can receive your emails at both her email address: Jean Briggs 
 
 
  and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com 
 
  Sid K3SX 
 
 
 
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