The June 30 edition of the OPDX Bulletin on the web says Al Hix W8AH became a SK on June 25th. His funeral is June 30 in Charleston, WV. Al is ex W8PQQ and for a short time W8BT. He had 388 countries and 362 on 40. There is a copy of the local newspaper article attached to the end of the June 30 OPDX Bulletin. 73 Dave K4JRB