It is with the saddest of hearts that I have to announce that my best friend and NQ4I team member Mark Luhrman passed away on Monday March 3rd. Mark was well know by contesters all around the world. He was a dedicated low band operator and enjoyed 160 meters and 80 meters. He was instrumental in the design and implementation of many of the low band antennas used at NQ4I. Mark could always be found on 160m at NQ4I, he was a devoted low band enthusiast. Contesting has lost a true friend.

Funeral details are not available yet.

Mark will be missed by all NQ4I team members. I plan to dedicate our WPX SSB test participation to Mark.

de Rick NQ4I