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  1. V

    Passing of a friend - Mike Carden (webodisk on RR)

    Not sure if this is the right place for this, but I wanted to let you all know. Mike (@Webodisk ) was a huge contributor of information on here (particularly on VA trunking systems and Unication programming) and will be sorely missed. **** Virginia Fire Network regrets to announce the passing...
  2. jaymatt1978

    Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, SK

    Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, creator of APRS, has passed away. I don't have any more k details 73 and RIP Bob
  3. blantonl

    Announcing the Passing of Joe Badura (user: cellphone)

    Joseph James Badura, age 43, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Joseph was born June 19, 1978. Joe was an active participant here on the site, know as @cellphone - and helped out out tremendously with work on the RadioRererence database in Arizona. More details here...
  4. N1XDS

    In Memory My Father

    This past Saturday at 4 o'clock in the morning my father gained his angel wings he was 72 years of age. Here is a little about him he was a retired Marine 22 1/2 years 03-11 Infantry and 3043 Military Supply. He did two tours to Vietnam and saved a young marines life in Vietnam when they came...
  5. apco25

    Passing of Mark Cobbledick, KB4CVN of GE/Harris

    Mark Cobbledick, @kb4cvn well known GE through to Harris retired employee passed away yesterday August 13th. Mark spent his career and free time in RF and the land mobile radio industry well after his retirement offering his advice to amateur radio community as well. Mark was known by many...
  6. jimvm

    Rob ringwald k6ybv silent key

    K6ybv is a silent ket. I remember his piano at Capones . He was active on 75 m ets. Jimvm
  7. S

    In Honor Of Officer Kevin Apple

    Today N.W. Arkansas honored fallen Pea Ridge Police Office Kevin Apple. Thank you for your service and we will miss you sir.
  8. TailGator911

    Passing of Jd Haury (TailGator911)

    My name is Theresa Haury, and it is with a heavy heart to let you know my husband Jd Haury has passed away. He loved the work he did here. Thank you all.
  9. w2xq

    Brother R.G. Stair passed away 3 April 2021

    Undoubtedly there will be much airtime to fill with the death of this man. https://rgstair.com/the-last-day-of-the-last-day-prophet/ -30-
  10. K

    A well known personality is gone - George Zeller

    It is with a heavy heart that I relay this from SWLing.com https://swling.com/blog/2021/03/rip-george-zeller-losing-a-giant-in-our-shortwave-radio-world/ If they are reading this, my sincere condolences to George's family and friends. We will all miss the Cheesehead (read the entire article to...
  11. mtindor

    docsmachine - RIP

    A good friend of mine passed away a few months ago. He was docsmachine on RR, but did not participate in the forums too often. However, he was a major contributor to database material for Ohio / PA / WV / IN / MI. His favorite pastime in this hobby was chasing DX. He kept track of...
  12. zzdiesel

    Kennett PD Major Rick Groves Passes Due To Covid-19

    https://www.kait8.com/2020/10/19/gov-parson-orders-flags-half-staff-kennett-assist-police-chief/
  13. W

    Bob Reynolds WB3DYE

    Long time news reporter Bob Reynolds, @WB3DYE, passed away earlier this month. Bob was a frequent contributor to various threads here on RR. https://wnep.com/embeds/video/523-db566d71-450a-40e1-be9a-f717f0d629e4/iframe?jwsource=cl
  14. A

    Death of Bob Lyons of Scannerworld

    Just wanted everyone to know that Bob Lyons, the longtime owner of Scanner World in Albany passed away. Many of you I am sure remember Bob from lower New Scotland Avenue and when he was on Colvin Avenue for years later moving to Colonie. He had quite the operation. Used to look forward to the...
  15. kb4cvn

    R.I.P. William "Bill" Glahn, AD4YY [New London Technologies]

    R.I.P. William "Bill" Glahn, AD4YY Bill was injured in a motorcycle accident on Saturday (2020-05-16), and passed away on Sunday. Bill was the owner of New London Technology here in the Lynchburg area, a large GE/Harris surplus dealer. I have confirmed the above with his office manager @...
  16. Hooligan

    Bob Kelty (WA6GEL) death

    From: View George Kelty's Obituary on MercuryNews.com and share memories George Robert Kelty Jan. 24,1932-March 30, 2020 San Jose, California George Robert Kelty Jr. (Bob), life-long resident of San Jose was born January 24, 1932 and passed away on March 30, 2020 following a short illness. He...
  17. Oakland_Tower

    The Passing of Bob Kelty, Mobile Radio Resources

    Many of you veteran scanner enthusiasts have in your monitoring post, or have read in the past, the book "Government Radio Resources" published by Bob Kelty. He passed away a few days ago in San Jose. Prior to the days of internet forums and RR, Bob's books were a must for the serious scanner...
  18. MTS2000des

    RIP member KI4RDO

    It is with tremendous sadness to announce that Radio Reference forum member KI4RDO, Marco Rizk, left the earth last night. Please do not ask the details, just know that he is at peace and high above this madness of a world obsessed with instant gratification and selfishness. Marco was always an...
  19. zerg901

    OKC scannerist dies at 42

    Police-scanner watchdog Robert Moose dies - he had 4,500 followers on Twitter - was also ham radio operator
  20. UnidenSupport

    Bittersweet Goodbye

    Hey Guys. Just wanted to reach out on behalf of the company, Our President wanted to share this with you all. I hope this brings peace to all mourning. To our Uniden Scanner Partners It is with tremendous regret to inform you all that Paul Opitz passed away this weekend, on Saturday evening...
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