Category Archives: Silent Keys

Audio and amateur radio pioneer Bob Heil K9EID passed away on February 28, 2024. Bob was a great visionary in audio high fidelity and made numerous contributions into the electronics and amateur radio industries. Heil microphones are among the highest … Continue reading →

With deep sadness we announce the passing of fellow Baltimore area radio amateur Robert (Bob) A. Rampolla W3RAR on Saturday April 30, 2022. Bob was a contester and also loved working digital modes. Most recent activities were in POTA (Parks … Continue reading →

With deep sadness we announce the recent passing of fellow Baltimore area radio amateur Chuck Nemec K3VPZ. He died from congestive heart failure. Chuck was a CW guy and loved working DX. First licensed in 1962, he accomplished much over … Continue reading →

With deep sadness we announce the passing of fellow radio amateur Joe Cotton W3TTT on July 31, 2021. An avid project builder, amateur radio enthusiast and mentor, he leaves behind many friends. We thank him for service to our club … Continue reading →

K3RGB John S. ChitwoodSt Petersburg, FL  QCWA # 32728Chapter |32|20|222| First Call: KN3RGB issued in 1961 Got interested in shortwave radio when my grandfather brought a 17 tube Zenith radio (broadcast band to 18 MHz) to my parents. home in the mid-1950s. … Continue reading →