Markus Baseler, DL6YMM - Silent Key

It was recently announced that Markus Baseler, DL6YYM has passed away.

As well as being a very active QRP and CW operator, he also operated from numerous potable locations including Greenland.

He was also the maker of the high-quality BaMaTech TP II and TP III CW keys used by numerous CW operators worldwide.

BaMaTech have released the following statement...

"Dear customers and business partners,

Following the sudden and painful loss of our company owner, we are deeply saddened to announce that we will be permanently closing our business.

In his spirit, we are currently carrying out a clearance sale of the remaining inventory. The online shop remains available to you as usual. All existing orders are being reviewed as quickly as possible to determine whether they can still be fulfilled.

The limited special edition of the golden TPIII key – “Feel the Heat” – is expected to be available as planned starting in October. Pre-orders can be placed via bestellung@bamatech.de or through the shop in the coming days.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your long-standing loyalty, your trust, and the many valuable encounters over the years.

Sincerely,

Your BaMaTech Team."

Website... https://www.bamatech.net/

Dave Court, EI3IO - Silent Key

It was sad to hear the news that Dave Court, EI3IO has  passed away.

Dave was very active on the VHF bands and was well known to those operating  on the 50 MHz (6m) and 70 MHz (4m) bands. 

He was also one of the pivotal figures involved in helping the IARU secure a full 2-MHz allocation from 50 to 52 MHz.

Dave was first licensed as an amateur radio operator in 1963 as G3SDL. He has also held various call-signs in a number of countries, including F0CWN, OZ3SDL, S21BI & A92IO.

In 1997, Dave moved to Ireland and was issued the call EI3IO.

He was also the co-founder of the QuartSlab crystal company and many radio amateurs will remember their adverts in radio magazines from the 80's and 90's.

Addendum: Follow up article by the IARU Region-1 HERE

Silent Key...Con, EI4CE

I heard yesterday that Con O'Callaghan EI4CE from Newmarket in Co.Cork passed away.  He was 89 years old. (Notice).

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