As a new RTTY op in the 1960's I found John's RTTY column both
interesting and helpful. I worked him in many RTTY contests in that era
and wrote him a number of letters to which he responded. I believe John
wrote the RTTY DX column. In those days no one had DXCC on RTTY for it
did not yet exist. I think Jean, FG5XT (was it 5 or 7?) was the leader
of the pack. I even called John on the land line a time or two. He was
very helpful. As he lived in PA and I in Queens, NY. I never thought I
would meet him. In 1985 I made my first trip to Dayton. When I sat
down for lunch I realized the guy across the table from me was none
other than W3KV. It was one of the real high points of that first ever
Dayton trip!
I am sorry to hear of his passing.
73 de N2FF (ex WA2YVK - 1975 I went to N2FF)
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