[SCCC] W6RW SK

[Marty Woll]

This is sad news indeed.  Decades ago, when Mike  (then WB6FCE) lived and worked here, he was instrumental in getting California's PRB-1 equivalent legislation introduced, passed and signed into law, benefitting countless Hams as a result.  Above all, he was a truly good person and was always fun and engaging to talk with.

RIP, my friend.

Marty N6VI


 

-----Original Message-----
From: SCCC [mailto:sccc-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of David Hachadorian
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2025 4:35 PM
To: reflector SCCC; Reflector AOCC
Subject: [SCCC] W6RW SK

I'm sad to report that Mike Mitchell, W6RW, passed away on July 23rd, 
his 78th birthday.  He was an avid contester and DX'er, both in southern 
California and Yuma, Arizona.  I knew him ever since he showed up in 
Yuma, after selling his accounting business in California.  He loved to 
operate in CW and RTTY multi-op contests, and operated many times at the 
famous W6BA superstation in Twentynine Palms, CA, and then in Yuma at 
K6LL and W7WW, as well as single-op from his fine home station.  He was 
an excellent operator, and his work ethic was particularly outstanding.  
Once he sat down in the operating chair, he just wouldn't quit.  Mike 
was very active in the Yuma community, being a past president of Yuma 
Rotary.  He loved his accounting work, and always said that he planned 
to never retire. He was working remotely for a large Yuma accounting 
firm right up to the end.  He enjoyed breakfast meetings with local Yuma 
hams, and enjoyed regaling us with his interesting stories about 
contesting at W6BA.  He always had a smile on his face.  RIP, Mike!

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ
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