[UK-CONTEST] Dr Harold Owen, G2HLU, SK

[Ed -- GW3SQX]

For those who hadn't already heard, a sad announcement in December's 
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    Dr Harold Owen, G2HLU, died in October after a long illness. He
    lived in Dorset, and was well-known on the HF bands, particularly in
    contests where he operated mainly on CW. He was one of the remaining
    Artificial Aerial licensees, issued immediately before World War 2,
    then  reinstated  in 1946 on passing of a Morse test. Harold was
    enthusiastic about 160m, but also operated on all HF bands.  He was
    a member of  the HF Contest Committee well into his 80s, and was
    presented with the Commonwealth Medal for many years' service in
    adjudicating the Commonwealth Contest. Harold was described as  a
    polymath and a real gentleman, courteous to all, particularly on 
    the air. Former RSGB President, Bob Whelan, G3PJT, said he was a
    "great guy, positive, helpful and good to have around".  RSGB
    members G0CDZ and GW3SQX attended the funeral, passing on their
    condolences and thanks from the Society for Harold's work.

Ed, GW3SQX