I too am saddened to hear of Mikes passing. Had many many Qs with Mike over the past 25 years on all 9 nine HF bands. One I will cherish is a 2 way rtty Q with Mike on 160 in Feb 2000 and on his card he says first ever W3 to VK rtty on top band. I will miss those quick hello/73 with VK6HD on top band. A gentleman for sure. RIP old friend.... Bob W3GH