Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-10 Thread Patrick Martin
, 2019 9:11 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P Mauno, and I too have some of his chokes with his very distinctive writing style on them! Treasured items!Walt Salmaniw On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 3:03 AM Mauno Ritola wrote: > I st

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-10 Thread Volodya S
Mauno, and I too have some of his chokes with his very distinctive writing style on them! Treasured items!Walt Salmaniw On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 3:03 AM Mauno Ritola wrote: > I still use the chokes, for which he kindly sent the material (ferrite > rings and pieces of coax). > > 73, Mauno

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-10 Thread Robert Ross
I miss John too……Never got to meet him in Person, but I communicated with him for many years and we were members of some of the same radio clubs going back to the Late 70’s and Early 80’s. His accomplishments and writings are Legendary. I still have an ETON E-100 Slider ULR Radio that he and

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-10 Thread Mauno Ritola
I still use the chokes, for which he kindly sent the material (ferrite rings and pieces of coax). 73,  Mauno Mika Makelainen kirjoitti 9.2.2019 klo 23:32: I remember John as a fabulous friend and fellow DXer - and as an exceptionally knowledgeable DXer as well! Fortunately many of his

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-09 Thread Mark Connelly via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Good points Nick. John's wide-eyed excitement over unwrapping and firing up a new piece of equipment was as close to that of a kid on Christmas morning as I've ever come across in the adult world. But then the James Bond level sophistication kicked in. Comparisons might

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant,RIP

2019-02-09 Thread Richard N. Allen via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- It is difficult to believe it has been ten years since I last talked to John. He was a mentor, introducing me to the joy and economy of ultralight DX-ing. I last met him at his home a few days before his passing. He and Linda were preparing for a move to Orcas Island.

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant,RIP

2019-02-09 Thread Carl DeWhitt
I met John once near my home town of Ponca City,Oklahoma.I talked to him via phone and email a number of times afterward.I cannot say I knew John well but from his writing,it felt like I did.He really put himself into His writing and his enthusiasm for the hobby was perhaps exceeded by none.I had

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-09 Thread Mika Makelainen
I remember John as a fabulous friend and fellow DXer - and as an exceptionally knowledgeable DXer as well! Fortunately many of his articles remain preserved and still available for today's hobbyists on DXing.info: http://www.dxing.info/equipment/impedance_matching_bryant.doc

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-09 Thread Mike Sanburn
for the International Radio Club of America; ODXA yg Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still think of John often. He was a good friend, mentor, teacher, and first rate DXer. Rest

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-09 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
9, 2019 2:55 AM To: dxplo...@yahoogroups.com ; wor ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; ODXA yg Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still thi

[IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-09 Thread Marc DeLorenzo via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Very well said, Mark! Marc DeLorenzoSouth Dennis, MA  -Original Message- From: Mark Connelly via IRCA To: irca Cc: Mark Connelly Sent: Sat, Feb 9, 2019 1:22 am Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P A John Bryant article on any subject was always a great read

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-09 Thread Andrew Ikin
...@yahoogroups.com ; wor ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; ODXA yg Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still think of John often. He was a good

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-08 Thread Mark Connelly via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- A John Bryant article on any subject was always a great read. Not only was the level of knowledge and research always first rate but his style was always enthusiastic and down to earth as well, even when the subject was a complex one. Unlike some other hobby writing I've

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-08 Thread James Renfrew
Walt, today, out of the blue, I happened to be thinking about John's trip to Easter Island while I was driving around in Rochester wind and snow. Not sure why, but maybe in your post you have supplied the answer! Jim Renfrew

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-08 Thread Gary DeBock
<<< The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still think of John often. He was a good friend, mentor, teacher, and first rate DXer. Rest in Peace, John. Please take a moment for some thoughts for this

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-08 Thread R. Colin Newell
Well said - DXERS are increasingly rare and precious commodity. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > On Feb 8, 2019, at 6:55 PM, Volodya S wrote: > > The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, > following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-08 Thread Gary DeBock via IRCA
hese activities. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)    -Original Message- From: Volodya S To: dxplo...@yahoogroups.com ; wor ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; ODXA yg Sent: Fri, Feb 8, 2019 6:55 pm Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P The 9th of February is t

[IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-08 Thread Volodya S
The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still think of John often. He was a good friend, mentor, teacher, and first rate DXer. Rest in Peace, John. Please take a moment for some thoughts for this

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2016-02-12 Thread Mark Connelly via IRCA
gt; Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 21:00:16 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] ?John Bryant remembered > > ?Like many of you I also have many fond memories of John, and had such > admiration for him. He and I first met in 1987 when I was publishing the > Cascad

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-09 Thread d1028gary
, USA)   - Original Message - From: "John Callarman" <johncallar...@msn.com> To: "IRCA" <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Monday, February 8, 2016 7:57:04 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered. You, too, have been an inspirational hobby leader for

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-09 Thread Robert Ross
On 2016-02-09, at 9:47 AM, d1028g...@comcast.net wrote: > Thanks for the generous comments, John, but John B. was pretty much in a > class by himself as far as hobby accomplishments. Without him (and Rob Ross, > Allen Willie and Colin Newell) the Ultralight niche group would probably have >

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-09 Thread Stewart, Joseph R
In all the reminiscences I'm not sure if anybody has mentioned (and if someone already did, forgive me) another way John tried to "spark" the AM DXing hobby a number of years ago: the formation of a little group he called "Corazon DX" to foster DXing and IDing of Mexican AMs. Randy Stewart

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-09 Thread Walter Salmaniw
Just goes to show that John was a multi-dimensional fellow, with an incredible array of interests! And, an outstanding author. I treasure the Proceedings series, and his Zenith books, the latter co-authored with Harold Cones. Walt Salmaniw On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 9:10 PM, Stewart, Joseph R <

Re: [IRCA] ​John Bryant remembered

2016-02-09 Thread Guy Atkins
​Like many of you I also have many fond memories of John, and had such admiration for him. He and I first met in 1987 when I was publishing the Cascade Mountain DX Club bulletin, and he joined so that he could keep on top of shortwave DX heard from the Pacific Northwest (he and his wife Linda

Re: [IRCA] ​John Bryant remembered

2016-02-09 Thread Patrick Martin
Guy, That is really a great pic of John. He is really missed. We have lost a lot of great fellow DXers in the past few years. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: d...@guyatkins.com > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 21:00:16 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re:

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread John Callarman
gt; Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered. > > Brandon, I thought of John listening to some old cassette tapes that I'm > now digitizing. It was an old DXPL from 1990 describing the publication > Proceedings, available from John in Stillwater, OK. Weren't they the glory > da

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread Walter Salmaniw
e of us who were active > in the hobby. > > John Callarman, KA9SPA, Family Genealogist, Retired Newspaper Editor, > DX-oyente, Krum TX (AKA Qal R. Mann, Krumudgeon) > > > From: can...@gmail.com > > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 00:46:53 + > > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com &

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread d1028gary
t; <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Monday, February 8, 2016 6:49:09 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered. Thanks for those memories, John.   You probably knew John the longest among today's DX fraternity.  73,   Walt Salmaniw On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 2:38 AM, John Callarman <j

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread John Callarman
, Krumudgeon) > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 03:44:20 + > From: d1028g...@comcast.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered. > > During the last couple of years of John's exceptional life his primary hobby > focus was on developing the all-new U

[IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread R. Colin Newell
http://www.dxer.ca/index.php/our-stuff/79-john-bryant-remembered -- Colin Newell - Editor and creator *of *Coffeecrew.com and DXer.ca - VA7WWV | Twitter @CoffeeCrew | Victoria - Canada ___ IRCA mailing

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Colin. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 11:32:28 -0800 > From: coffeecan...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered. > > http://www.dxer.ca/index.php/our-stuff/79-john-bryant-remembered > &g

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread Walter Salmaniw
Wonderful obituary, Colin. Thanks for saving it! Walt On Monday, February 8, 2016, R. Colin Newell wrote: > http://www.dxer.ca/index.php/our-stuff/79-john-bryant-remembered > > > -- > Colin Newell - Editor and creator *of *Coffeecrew.com >

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread Walter Salmaniw
Brandon, I thought of John listening to some old cassette tapes that I'm now digitizing. It was an old DXPL from 1990 describing the publication Proceedings, available from John in Stillwater, OK. Weren't they the glory days of DXing! John was really special. Always the professor, we'd have a

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread Brandon Jordan
Wow 6 years. I never had to pleasure to meet John in person, much less DXpedition with him. I sure enjoyed our lengthy email conversations and his DX related articles online and in Proceedings. One of the great ones. -- 73, Brandon Jordan, KM4PBQ Fayette County, TN EM55gc http://www.swldx.us

[IRCA] John Bryant - Audio tribute...

2010-02-16 Thread cafe
http://coffee.bc.ca/audio/jb_mixdown.mp3 or http://coffee.bc.ca/gear/618/mentor-and-friend-remembered-john-bryant-safe-journey Bottom of the page - -- .. Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com ---

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-13 Thread C B
I was very saddened to hear of John Bryant's passing. I always regarded him as one of the pillars of the hobby. His expertise enthusiasm will be sorely missed. His drive for enanched equipment DX performance was an inspiration, especially for those of us not as technically astute as he was. My

[IRCA] John Bryant - In Memoriam

2010-02-11 Thread Guy Atkins
I've placed one of my favorite photos of John in a posting on my blog, along with a few words. It is hard to write any more in depth than I have...the feelings of loss are still too strong. The photo was taken last year at John and Linda's Orcas Island home, during one of our family's visits.

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant endowment suggestion

2010-02-11 Thread Horacio Nigro
De: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net Para: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Enviado: jue,11 febrero, 2010 04:48 Asunto: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant endowment suggestion Walt wrote Wouldn't a website with the complete works

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-11 Thread HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS
Wow - I was away from this email for a couple of days but I checked the Reflector Tuesday night. This is sad news, indeed. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting John, he (and Gary and Colin) really helped reenergize my MW DX'ing, especially with the Ultralights. I still have the dozens

[IRCA] John Bryant obituary

2010-02-11 Thread Glenn Hauser
http://www.strodefh.com/CurrentObituary.aspx?did=95a63b08-eda3-41bf-a552-4ea689de9b7c Memorial for John Hulon Bryant View / Sign Guestbook [with portrait] John Hulon Bryant, 68, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, following a severe head injury

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant obituary

2010-02-11 Thread Patrick Martin
Thank you Glenn for posting this. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside Oregon Come visit us for the 2010 IRCA convention held Sept 24-26 at the Inn At Seaside. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] John Bryant feature on PCJmedia's Happy Station show

2010-02-11 Thread cafe
I have an assignment - To interview a few folks via SKYPE or standard telephone to get some reminiscences of the life and times of John Bryant. For broadcast on Happy Station next week. Volunteers please send me an e-mail off list. Thanks! --

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-10 Thread Patrick Martin
I first had contact with John back in the late 80s. He wrote me regarding my DX here on the coast. Then in 1990 on one of his DXpeditions to Grayland State Park, before the DXpeditions were the Grayland Motel, Dave Williams and I went up on a Saturday afternoon to meet John and the group. We sat

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-10 Thread Walter Salmaniw
Nick Hall-Patch called me moments after I got home from work about the terrible news about John. John Bryant was a very dear friend for over 20 years. My family had visited the Bryants' on Orcas Is. on a number of occasions, and John even had the chance to come up to my cottage on Haida

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-10 Thread Stewart, Joseph R
I just checked email this morning... and this... just... sucks. Period. I never met or spoke directly to John, but we have exchanged emails over the years. He recruited me for his Mexican-DX group Corazon DX several years ago, and was always quick with answers and helpful hints regarding one

[IRCA] John Bryant endowment suggestion

2010-02-10 Thread cafe
Tossing some ideas around as the inspiration comes. John was one of those larger than life guys who could not be contained in one lifetime. And yet. I like to suggest some kind of endowment for John - to enhance and evolve the hobby we have today - moving it forward (to steal a tired phrase).

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-10 Thread Barry McLarnon
Sad, shocking news... John was clearly an exceptional individual who excelled at many things, and he took his chosen hobby to new levels that the rest of us can only marvel at. He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to his family and many friends. Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF

[IRCA] John Bryant forum area

2010-02-10 Thread cafe
As well as the ULR Yahoo Group http://tinyurl.com/yc7yqrf Some poignant stories starting to pop up. Today's thought: It was a John Bryant radio Universe - and the rest of us were happily sharing in his passion... --

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant forum area

2010-02-10 Thread Ira Elbert New III
Well said, Patrick. Well said. Vaya con dios amiga. Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! From: mwd...@webtv.net Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:03:38 -0800 To: c...@islandnet.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant forum area I have no doubt

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-10 Thread todftscytj7707
- From: Craig Healy bu...@dukes-of-hazzard.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:17:11 -0500 Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant It is my sad duty to inform you that yesterday John Bryant fell from a ladder and received injuries

[IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2010-02-10 Thread Walter Salmaniw
My wife and I sat over a cup of tea talking about John tonight. As some of you may know, my wife Wanda is Haida and has a very Native American spirituality. She offered this thought about John: People like John don't ever die. They remain with us, enriching our lives long after they leave

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant endowment suggestion

2010-02-10 Thread Walter Salmaniw
At 08:24 AM 2/10/2010, you wrote: Tossing some ideas around as the inspiration comes. John was one of those larger than life guys who could not be contained in one lifetime. And yet. I like to suggest some kind of endowment for John - to enhance and evolve the hobby we have today - moving it

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant endowment suggestion

2010-02-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Walt wrote Wouldn't a website with the complete works of John Bryant be a fitting tribute to start? An excellent idea Walt. John had so many wonderful articles. 73, Patrick ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Eric Floden
from dxld list -- Forwarded message -- From: Kirk kirk74...@yahoo.com Date: 9 February 2010 17:39 Subject: [dxld] John Bryant To: d...@yahoogroups.com Recieved here via ultraight dx group: Very sad news received from DXplorer yahoogroup Horacio A. Nigro Montevideo Uruguay

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread D1028Gary
Hello All, The unpleasant news of John's sudden passing comes as a deep personal shock to both Guy Atkins and me, since we both knew him very closely, and have enjoyed years of his close friendship and guidance. This has included joint DXpeditions, joint technical projects, article

[IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2010-02-09 Thread cafe
Just got the news from one of my brothers, Walter Salmaniw - who was barely consolable. This is, indeed, a loss that we cannot measure, that we cannot comprehend - losing a big man... a smart man. A heart bigger than most radios. Who, alone, made some of the most significant contributions to

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2010-02-09 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
At 04:05 2/10/2010, you wrote: This is, indeed, a loss that we cannot measure, that we cannot comprehend - losing a big man... a smart man. I'm not sure I can add anything to Colin's and Gary's words. I had the privilege of knowing John for somewhat longer, to well over 20 years ago, when

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Phil Bytheway
Folks, I am overwhelmed with emotion after reading this news. John was a good friend, always an excellent conversationalist, with a sharp insight. He is already missed... Phil Bytheway IRCA Bookstore Seattle WA Drake R-7 / KIWA Loop ___

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Guy Atkins
Feb 2010 22:45:14 EST From: d1028g...@aol.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@nrcdxas.org Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant Message-ID: 1f323.6264fd5b.38a38...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Hello All, The unpleasant news of John's sudden passing comes as a deep personal

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread John Callarman
Please excuse the four-list posting ... I just arrived home from a high school basketball game to learn of the death of John Bryant. There are no words to express my shock and anguish at the loss of a giant in the DX game ... as well as a giant in the field of architectural education. I first

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Bruce Portzer
This is indeed very sad news. I'd known John since the early 90's and always admired his uncommonly high levels of enthusiasm and energy. His contributions to the hobby have been enormous and will be very much missed. Bruce ___ IRCA mailing

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Mike Sanburn
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of yet another from our DX community. Condolences to his family and friends. --Mike Sanburn Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:00:19 -0800 From: phil_te...@yahoo.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant Folks, I am overwhelmed with emotion

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Craig Healy
It is my sad duty to inform you that yesterday John Bryant fell from a ladder and received injuries that resulted in his death.. I greatly enjoyed reading his posts, and his ability in the DX world. He will be really missed. Craig Healy Providence, RI

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Nigel Pimblett
As others have said, and much more eloquently than I could, this is indeed a sad day for the DX world. Our small community can ill-afford the loss of someone who contributed so much.. I only had the pleasure of meeting John the one time, at the Seaside convention, but we'd exchanged

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Patrick Martin
Oh my LordWhat can I say? What a terrible lossJohn Bryant gone? He has been a wonderful close friend. This is terrible. I am so sorry to hear this. It just shows us all how fragile life is. Rest in peace my good friend, John. You will really be missed. What horrible news. Patrick

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2010-02-09 Thread Patrick Martin
Colin, Nick, Gary and all, It is indeed a rough night for all of us. I just came online a bit ago and I am shocked by John's death. I remember all of the times I visited with John at Grayland and when he stopped by the house with his wife. We talked hours about antennas, DX, and QSLs. I just

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread amdxmail
Shocking news. His accomplishments were many and varied. Former head of the OSU School of Architecture, co-writer of three books on Zenith radios and one on the history of Newport News, VA. He was a big part of the Corazon DX e-mail list, and, of course, helped spearhead the Ultralight

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2010-02-09 Thread Patrick Martin
Nick wrote I don't think that anyone can replace him. No one can, Nick. A really wonderful warm considerate person, and one of the great DXers. The stuff he heard.. Wow! He sure will be missed. Just think, I got an e mail from him a few weeks ago, saying, he would be at the 2010 Seaside

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2010-02-09 Thread cafe
Just opened a 25 year old bottle of Scotch. Have been looking at it for some time. And the time was right - to toast a man who left us all way to soon. I share the thoughts, grief and pain of those he loved, those he shared his life with, his family and friends. John's reportage was as integral

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2010-02-09 Thread Patrick Martin
Colin wrote Just opened a 25 year old bottle of Scotch. Have been looking at it for some time. And the time was right - to toast a man who left us all way to soon. If I was there, I would help you with the toast. John was a man that loved life. He did what he wanted to and enjoyed it. His

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2010-02-09 Thread Mike Sanburn
...@islandnet.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered Colin wrote Just opened a 25 year old bottle of Scotch. Have been looking at it for some time. And the time was right - to toast a man who left us all way to soon. If I was there, I would help you with the toast

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered

2010-02-09 Thread vroomski
I'm so very sad to hear of John's passing. A few months back, he sent me an e-mail because I hadn't been posting -- he wanted to know if everything was okay. It was,I told him, I was just taking a break from the dials. Then a few years before that, out of the blue, he sent me a wealth of

[IRCA] John Bryant

2010-02-09 Thread Chernos Saul
I share the heartbreak expressed so eloquently here. I never met John, but he did stand out from the pack in many respects - you could tell from the quality of his posts. I saved his article from - I think - Monitoring Times, where he wrote about his DX from and visit to Easter Island. A

[IRCA] John Bryant?

2007-05-01 Thread Charles A Taylor
At 12:35 PM 5/1/2007 -0700, you wrote: Charlie, John Bryant and Bill Bowers wrote an extensive article for Proceedings some years back on huge ferrite bar antennas. They built a monster that was 16 feet(!) long. They compared a Dymek 1 foot, a 4 foot, and 8 foot, and the 16 footer. 73, Patrick

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant?

2007-05-01 Thread Patrick Martin
Charlie, Yes, he is an IRCAer and I believe he is still on the list. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages