For any of us who are VHF/UHF/Microwave operators, I just received this from Tim, K7XC: "I just heard from Pat - W5OZI on the ON4KST 6M Region 2 chat page that Bill Tynan, /W3XO/ has become a silent key. No further info at this time." RIP, Bill! Jack, VE3RUA/W6NF