Although I was never a big gun, and haven't done much contesting lately,
Bill was a good guy to me, too. Back in the early-mid 1990s when I
was living in Atlanta I had the incredible good fortune to come in
contact with Bill as I was getting started in contesting. He was very
helpful to me as I set about to build a *very* modest station (single
radio, 100 watts, single wire 25' off the ground) and try computer
logging for the first time.
Bill gave me great help with the computer setup for NA and cw keying
interface for my IC-765, but the best operating advice he ever gave me
was simple and direct -- "stay in the chair!" Bill inspired me to set
a personal goal for my second CQWW ... not an easy contest for a
relatively new contest operator with a low power station in Georgia ...
and I did. I achieved that goal, it was incredibly rewarding and I was
hooked forever on contesting. Bill was there to help me several times
after that, whether on the local 2 meter repeater or via e-mail, but
I'll never forget that first conversation!
I've been blessed with several great mentors and coaches in ham radio in
general and contesting in particular. Thank you K4EA, K4RF, W4WA, K5AND
and W4AN.
RIP Bill,
--
Tad Danley, K3TD
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