Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK
My favorite memory of Bob -- among many -- is a mobile one too. It was about 9 years ago on a Friday and I had just installed a new screwdriver on my VW Jetta that covered 160-6 meters. Didn't have time to try it that night, but my son Adam N3TTT and I were up early Saturday, heading for the Timonium hamfest in Maryland. About an hour before sunrise, Adam was driving across the Eastern Shore and I was in the passenger seat, tuning Topband when I came across W8JI chatting with Bob on CW. When they signed off, I called Bob and was totally amazed when he came right back. We had a solid contact -- my first mobile Topband DX and still the longest. Just to prove it wasn't a fluke, when we crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge just before sunrise, I worked Bob again and he gave me an even better report. He had those great ears, and a nice quiet rural location, that could pull out the weak ones. Best I can tell from skimming my old paper logs, our first QSO was early in 1990, and our last this past October. In between there were hundreds of others -- he was such a beacon by which we could gauge the band. I heard him give many USA their first VK. We often corresponded via email, about DX activity and his amps, and he in recent years was quite active on the ON4KST lowband chat. In the off season this summer, I haven't been too active on the chat but fortunately on June 20 I took the time to log in about 08z as I was getting ready for work. To my surprise, VK3ZL had logged in too -- first time in months -- as Jeannie had gotten him a tablet to use in his hospital room so he could stay in touch. We conversed a few minutes before I had to leave, and I feel fortunate we had the chance one last time. When I checked back for this conversation after his death was reported, I found he had encountered a few others that day on the chat. I'm including Bob's comments below; he only made a few short comments on two subsequent days on the chat. 73/Jon AA1K FROM THE ON4KST LOWBAND CHAT: UTC CALL/NAME MESSAGE 2014-06-20 10:03:39Z *VK3ZL* Bobby read down the chat.info on my doings there.i am using a small Samsung tablet. 2014-06-20 10:01:23Z*VK3ZL* Bobby Hi John.Great to see you 2014-06-20 09:47:20Z*VK3ZL* Bobby every day 2014-06-20 09:47:02Z *VK3ZL* Bobby she has been by my side all the 2ay 3very da 2014-06-20 09:38:38Z *VK3ZL* Bobby I will have email in this tablet in next few days. 2014-06-20 09:37:44Z*VK3ZL* Bobby here to stay Dan. 2014-06-20 09:37:09Z *VK3ZL* Bobby Jeannie has passed all your messages on to me,, nearly 6 monthsvin and out of hospital. 2014-06-20 09:36:05Z *VK3ZL* Bobby Read down the messages Dan so that I don, t have to repeat stuff..Jeannie g 2014-06-20 09:34:30Z *VK3ZL* Bobby Dan..Wonderful to see you..Jeannie got me a Samsung T blet so that I can catch up with you all here..It is light as laptop was too heavy for me to handle. 2014-06-20 09:30:07Z *VK3ZL* Bobby hi robert..brand new nursing home..my own private room with all mod cons..just like being home..nurses and staff wonderful.l am under high level care and everything is done for me. 2014-06-20 09:27:02Z *VK3ZL* Bobby I still have some new 31 and the 35b tubes as well as many gi7b and 6 b..these will sell well in vk. 2014-06-20 09:24:32Z *VK3ZL* Bobby I will have to get all my amplifier pictures from my home computer..most of them have never been put on the internet. 2014-06-20 09:20:32Z *VK3ZL* Bobby all my aamps are still working fine..aOnly ever had to repair two over the years. 2014-06-20 09:19:18Z *VK3ZL* Bobby I mostly built 6 and 2 meter amps for eme work. 2014-06-20 09:17:36Z *VK3ZL* Bobby I had no idea it was cancer until last November..I just felt unwell and tired for 4 years or so..Typical man never went aand asked doc what was wrong..by last Nov it suddenly erupt 2014-06-20 09:14:51Z *VK3ZL* Bobby I uusejd a water cooled 35b for about 4 years..power unlimited. 2014-06-20 09:12:38Z *VK3ZL* Bobby vk ssb power limit only 400 watts...cw 120 watts but I broke all 4he rules 2014-06-20 09:09:27Z *VK3ZL* Bobby weighs 75 pounds..heavy for a desktop..it was my own personal amplifier. 2014-06-20 09:08:18Z*VK3ZL* Bobby 160 only 2014-06-20 09:07:45Z*VK3ZL* Bobby I am very ill dado. 2014-06-20 09:04:46Z*VK3ZL* Bobby maybe in the next life eh? 2014-06-20 09:01:56Z *VK3ZL* Bobby it was a real wrench to me when I found out it was all over as I loved using my hands building amplifiers and other ham gear..I have thousands of dollars in parts tools and general 2014-06-20 08:58:01Z *VK3ZL* Bobby TKhanks Dado..Most other gear will be sold locally. 2014-06-20 08:54:30Z *VK3ZL* Bobby 1.5 kw amp is 2.5k dollars..shipping overseas would be about 500 dollars a bit pricy. 2014-06-20 08:51:28Z *VK3ZL* Bobby amplifier Inbuitblazt year..Over the past 5 years I have hand made more than 3o amplofiers mainly for 6 and 2 mete4s.
Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today
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 topband@contesting.com 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 topband@contesting.com wrote: RIP BOB Best wishesyou was a great operator... vy 73 Frank -Ursprüngliche Mitteilung- Von: Eduardo Araujo via Topband lt;topband@contesting.comgt; An: Topband List lt;topband@contesting.comgt; 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 lt;jab...@bigpond.comgt; and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com Sid K3SX _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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RIP BOB Best wishesyou was a great operator... vy 73 Frank -Ursprüngliche Mitteilung- Von: Eduardo Araujo via Topband lt;topband@contesting.comgt; An: Topband List lt;topband@contesting.comgt; 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 lt;jab...@bigpond.comgt; and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com Sid K3SX _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 daraym...@iowatelecom.net 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 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband -- Cal Jeanroy W1IZL P.O. Box 85 84 Steam Mill Road Robbinston, ME 04671 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 topband@contesting.com wrote: RIP BOB Best wishesyou was a great operator... vy 73 Frank -Ursprüngliche Mitteilung- Von: Eduardo Araujo via Topband lt;topband@contesting.comgt; An: Topband List lt;topband@contesting.comgt; 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 lt;jab...@bigpond.comgt; and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com Sid K3SX _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 topband@contesting.com 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 topband@contesting.com wrote: RIP BOB Best wishesyou was a great operator... vy 73 Frank -Ursprüngliche Mitteilung- Von: Eduardo Araujo via Topband lt;topband@contesting.comgt; An: Topband List lt;topband@contesting.comgt; 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 lt;jab...@bigpond.comgt; and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com Sid K3SX _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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) _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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) _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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. Dave, W5UN _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 ha...@dx.hu wrote: VK3ZL was one of the very few regular signals from Australia on 160 meters. We will miss him very much. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 radio.k...@gmail.com 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. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 charlie-cunning...@nc.rr.com To: 'Radio KH6O' radio.k...@gmail.com; 'john' jbat...@msn.com Cc: topband@contesting.com; 'John Harden, D.M.D.' jh...@bellsouth.net 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 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: VK3ZL SK today
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 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 jab...@bigpond.com and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com Sid K3SX _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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Really sad news Rest in peace Bob 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W -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 jab...@bigpond.com and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com Sid K3SX _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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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 jab...@bigpond.com and also she is keeping Bob's account open: vk...@bigpond.com Sid K3SX _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Topband: VK3ZL
Hi all..I have been completely overwhelmed with all the best wishes emails and just want to humbly thank you all.. I am in a very critical situation at present..The tumor was discovered last November and I had surgery prior to Christmas to stabilise it and give me time to pick up a bit of strength for major surgery.. Unfortunately the tumor decided to move up to my right kidney effectively blocking it..I had more surgery a week ago to save the kidney and they have put a stent between the kidney and bladder as a temporary fix.. I am extremely unwell and naturally apprehensive about the future but I will do my best..I have to face removal of my bladder, prostate and lymph nodes and I will have an artificial bladder made from a section of small bowel and a stoma for drainage. I am home again for a while and have my radio always listening on 1.824.5 and I will try and get back on air...I can always be found on the ON4 topband chat also.. Once more I thank you all, more than 250 pm's, and Dave WoFLS one of my numerous Topband contacts.. Bob..VK3ZL.. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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Bob My best wishes and prayers to you and your loved ones. As you know I have moved and am not back on the air at this point but our daily QSO's are a major part of my fond memories of Top Band. John K9DX Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:42:29 +1100 From: vk...@bigpond.com To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: VK3ZL Hi all..I have been completely overwhelmed with all the best wishes emails and just want to humbly thank you all.. I am in a very critical situation at present..The tumor was discovered last November and I had surgery prior to Christmas to stabilise it and give me time to pick up a bit of strength for major surgery.. Unfortunately the tumor decided to move up to my right kidney effectively blocking it..I had more surgery a week ago to save the kidney and they have put a stent between the kidney and bladder as a temporary fix.. I am extremely unwell and naturally apprehensive about the future but I will do my best..I have to face removal of my bladder, prostate and lymph nodes and I will have an artificial bladder made from a section of small bowel and a stoma for drainage. I am home again for a while and have my radio always listening on 1.824.5 and I will try and get back on air...I can always be found on the ON4 topband chat also.. Once more I thank you all, more than 250 pm's, and Dave WoFLS one of my numerous Topband contacts.. Bob..VK3ZL.. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Topband: VK3ZL
Some of you may already be aware that topband faithful Bob, VK3ZL, has been off the air dealing with some significant health issues. He has a cancerous tumor which has attacked his kidneys. He has undergone two preliminary surgeries to trim and stabilize the tumor but undergoes much more major surgery on April 30. For those of you that know Bob and feel so inclined, I'm sure he would enjoy hearing from you. Bob's email address is: vk...@bigpond.com Bob, we're pulling for you and wish you the very best! 73. . .Dave, W0FLS _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
