[RSM] Fwd: [MWA] Fwd: ON4UN JOHN DEVOLDERE SK

[Jack]

I am now hearing that this is not correct! I saw an e-mail from someone 
in the NCCC who says the source of the correction is ON4WW.

So much for social media!

Jack

On 1/4/2020 7:07 AM, Jack wrote:
> Very sad news
>
> Jack, VE3RUA/K0JP
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Paul N6PSE
> Date: Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 11:43 PM
> Subject: ON4UN JOHN DEVOLDERE SK
>
> It is being reported on the NCCC reflector that Low Band Legend John
> Devoldere ON4UN is SK.
>
> John was a pillar in the DX/Contesting world and very well known for his
> many publications around low band antennas.
>
> John always contacted me when we announced a DXpedition and he always
> quizzed me about our low band plans. He always shared his views and made
> positive suggestions.
>
> When we were going to the new country of South Sudan in 2011 he told 
> me to
> forget about our 160 meter sloper plans hanging from the water tower 
> of the
> hotel and urged us to use an Inverted L which we did. He said the sloper
> would have interaction with the structure supporting the water tower. We
> assumed he was right and changed our plans.
>
> He was a very bright and positive person who had a profound effect on 
> me. I
> wish this news were not true.
>
> Rest in Peace John ON4UN.
>
>