W1RM reports: It is with great sadness that I pass along the news that John Thompson, W1BIH (aka PJ9JT) became a Silent Key on March 8. John was an ardent contester and DXer (390 confirmed) and a member of the CQ Contest Hall of Fame (number 14). John was a member of YCCC, FOC, Connecticut Wireless Association and QCWA Dave K4JRB