![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KB9YRE.jpg\")
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Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/110-e1753754171769.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nEd was an integrial part of Hamfesters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ed was the club treasurer for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRichard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/PXL_20221203_032728761-scaled-e1670531908269-771x1024.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nMartin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTerry Mack, N9RFY<\/strong>, Passed June 29th, 2023<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-Mack-N9RFY.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nBrian Davis, W9HLQ, passed December 26, 2022<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/W9HLQ-SK-1024x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nBrian was a staple of W9AA for over 40 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brian helped out with many things at Hamfesters. In particular, he was the original website admin, membership coordinator, and ham radio instructor. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJames G Vancura, W9MOM, passed July 9th, 2021<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
James was a member from 1997 to 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDave Laveck, W0COP, passed June 25, 2019<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Dave-Laveck-cropped.jpeg\")
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\n\n\n\nBob Seonia, AK9Y, passed Apr 15, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"AK9Y\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-18-at-9.57.47-AM.png\")
<\/figure>\nBob was a long time Hamfesters club member. He was past president of Hamfesters and treasurer for years. Of late Bob was active with the 6 Meter Club and he was a very active VE and the Wednesday net control for the Grumpy net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Richter, K9RDR, passed March 3, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/K9RDR-1.png\")
<\/figure>\nBob was editor for the W9AA Hamgab, ran our raffles for meetings and the Hamfest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKelly Harris, KB9ZRM, passed Nov 6, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/KB9ZRM.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\nKelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/36-200x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/12-767x1024.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/N9ALC_SK-300x191.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Jimmy-Liston-N9HSH-sk.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"w9njb\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/w9njb.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"AA9SB\"](\"http:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Kerry-Nelson-242x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"K9BWQ\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/BWQ1-150x150.png\")
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\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"W9LNQ\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/W9LNQ-150x150.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"Mike](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Mike-Serapin1-150x150.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"JOE_KRATKY-1_CROPPED\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/JOE_KRATKY-1_CROPPED-150x150.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"K9RB\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/K9RB-150x150.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"KB9KV\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/KB9KV.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"matt,](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Hamfesters-meeting-4-206x300-150x150.jpeg\")
<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"WG9J\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/WG9J-150x150.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/k9rfy-2.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"Walt_Gessell_-_N9WG\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Walt_Gessell_-_N9WG-150x150.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"Wd9fen\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Wd9fen-150x150.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"WE9F](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/WE9F-078_2-150x150.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"K9PB](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/K9PB-150x150.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"k9tca\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/k9tca-150x150.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"K9FGB\"](\"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/K9FGB-150x150.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ed was the club treasurer for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMartin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTerry Mack, N9RFY<\/strong>, Passed June 29th, 2023<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBrian Davis, W9HLQ, passed December 26, 2022<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBrian was a staple of W9AA for over 40 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brian helped out with many things at Hamfesters. In particular, he was the original website admin, membership coordinator, and ham radio instructor. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJames G Vancura, W9MOM, passed July 9th, 2021<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
James was a member from 1997 to 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDave Laveck, W0COP, passed June 25, 2019<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Seonia, AK9Y, passed Apr 15, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was a long time Hamfesters club member. He was past president of Hamfesters and treasurer for years. Of late Bob was active with the 6 Meter Club and he was a very active VE and the Wednesday net control for the Grumpy net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Richter, K9RDR, passed March 3, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was editor for the W9AA Hamgab, ran our raffles for meetings and the Hamfest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKelly Harris, KB9ZRM, passed Nov 6, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTerry Mack, N9RFY<\/strong>, Passed June 29th, 2023<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBrian Davis, W9HLQ, passed December 26, 2022<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBrian was a staple of W9AA for over 40 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brian helped out with many things at Hamfesters. In particular, he was the original website admin, membership coordinator, and ham radio instructor. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJames G Vancura, W9MOM, passed July 9th, 2021<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
James was a member from 1997 to 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDave Laveck, W0COP, passed June 25, 2019<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Seonia, AK9Y, passed Apr 15, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was a long time Hamfesters club member. He was past president of Hamfesters and treasurer for years. Of late Bob was active with the 6 Meter Club and he was a very active VE and the Wednesday net control for the Grumpy net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Richter, K9RDR, passed March 3, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was editor for the W9AA Hamgab, ran our raffles for meetings and the Hamfest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKelly Harris, KB9ZRM, passed Nov 6, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\n\n\n\n
Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed December 26, 2022<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBrian was a staple of W9AA for over 40 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brian helped out with many things at Hamfesters. In particular, he was the original website admin, membership coordinator, and ham radio instructor. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJames G Vancura, W9MOM, passed July 9th, 2021<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
James was a member from 1997 to 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDave Laveck, W0COP, passed June 25, 2019<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Seonia, AK9Y, passed Apr 15, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was a long time Hamfesters club member. He was past president of Hamfesters and treasurer for years. Of late Bob was active with the 6 Meter Club and he was a very active VE and the Wednesday net control for the Grumpy net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Richter, K9RDR, passed March 3, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was editor for the W9AA Hamgab, ran our raffles for meetings and the Hamfest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKelly Harris, KB9ZRM, passed Nov 6, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>Brian was a staple of W9AA for over 40 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brian helped out with many things at Hamfesters. In particular, he was the original website admin, membership coordinator, and ham radio instructor. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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James G Vancura, W9MOM, passed July 9th, 2021<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
James was a member from 1997 to 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dave Laveck, W0COP, passed June 25, 2019<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Seonia, AK9Y, passed Apr 15, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was a long time Hamfesters club member. He was past president of Hamfesters and treasurer for years. Of late Bob was active with the 6 Meter Club and he was a very active VE and the Wednesday net control for the Grumpy net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Richter, K9RDR, passed March 3, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was editor for the W9AA Hamgab, ran our raffles for meetings and the Hamfest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKelly Harris, KB9ZRM, passed Nov 6, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bob Seonia, AK9Y, passed Apr 15, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was a long time Hamfesters club member. He was past president of Hamfesters and treasurer for years. Of late Bob was active with the 6 Meter Club and he was a very active VE and the Wednesday net control for the Grumpy net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Richter, K9RDR, passed March 3, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was editor for the W9AA Hamgab, ran our raffles for meetings and the Hamfest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKelly Harris, KB9ZRM, passed Nov 6, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>Bob was a long time Hamfesters club member. He was past president of Hamfesters and treasurer for years. Of late Bob was active with the 6 Meter Club and he was a very active VE and the Wednesday net control for the Grumpy net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bob Richter, K9RDR, passed March 3, 2019<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nBob was editor for the W9AA Hamgab, ran our raffles for meetings and the Hamfest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKelly Harris, KB9ZRM, passed Nov 6, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>Bob was editor for the W9AA Hamgab, ran our raffles for meetings and the Hamfest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
Kelly Harris, KB9ZRM, passed Nov 6, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>Kelly was the Net Control for the Monday night Nite Patrol on the W9AA Argonne repeater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
Robert V Haas, WA9BXI, Passed Sept 2, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nRobert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>Robert was a Hamfester’s member for many years.
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
Pat Shalloo, KB9KRT, passed August 20, 2017<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dorothy Truhlar, N9ALC Passed April 27, 2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nDorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>Dorothy was active in publishing the Hamgab for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
Jimmy Liston, N9HSH Passed Dec 3, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nJimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license.
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nKerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club.
Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nMike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nAs an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nFormer Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hamfesters celebrate with Matt in 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nSupreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>Jimmy was an active ham since 1966 and only owned ICOM radios. Jimmy was a retired Chicago Police Officer. Jimmy was also had his private pilot’s license. He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was a past member of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Past President of Hamfester’s Radio Club. Kerry held a few positions in the Hamfester’s club. Ray was Hamfesters’ Secretary in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was also a nightly check in the first slot on the nite patrol W9ANL Arrgonne repeater 2 meters, 145.1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bob had been a Hamfester for many many years. He also was excellent CW operator and an avid DXer running near the top of the DXCC list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mike was an Amateur Radio operator since the early 70s holding and Amateur Extra class license. He has been a member of Hamfesters Radio Club since the Marquette Park Field House days and Board member for the past 7 years. Mike also held a 1st class commercial license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Mike worked his way through school as Captain on the Wendella Sight Seeing Boats. After graduating from Moraine Valley Community College, Mike went to work at Andrew Corp. where he became friends with Ed Andrew. Most recently Mike was assistant Lock Master at the O\u2019Brian Lock and Damn working for the Army Corp. of Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mike was also very active with the Masons, Past Master of his Lodge, three time Commander of a Knights Templar Commandary, Shriner, Holder of the York Rite Purple Cross, 32 degree Scottish Rite Member, Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Grotto and Tall Cedars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joe had been a member of Hamfesters for many years and was a great asset to us at all meetings and field day events as well as past treasurer of Hamfesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an Amateur Radio operator (K9RB) for over fifty years, Roger had contacted and made friends with hams in over 325 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Former Chairman of Andrew Corporation, President and Director Emeritus of The Andrew Family Foundation, Trustee Emeritus of The College of Wooster, Director of the Dingman’s Choice & Delaware Bridge Company and former Director of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and TEN-TEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Bob was a former past president serving in the past ’70s and WWII vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1995-96. The Supreme Governor is the highest elected position within the Fraternity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Longtime member from the early days of the club into the 70’s. WWII vet, US Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank You to the MetroDX club<\/a> for providing many of the photos show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to submit some info reguarding a W9AA silent key, please email Gene at w9png@hamfesters.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Robert J. Morrow, KB9YRE, Passed September 16, 2025 Ed Broniarczyk, WA9AEOL, Passed April 6, 2025 Ed was an integrial part of Hamfesters. Ed was the club treasurer for many years. Richard L. Reynolds, W9DOQ, November 9, 2024 Martin Linke, WD9ABG, passed September 4, 2023 Terry Mack, N9RFY, Passed June 29th, 2023 Brian Davis, W9HLQ, passed … Continue reading “W9AA Silent Keys”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3044"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11726,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3044\/revisions\/11726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamfesters.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
You can see Jimmy’s awesome shack below on QRZ!
Link to Jimmy’s QRZ page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBruno Marusarz, K9QKB Passed October 19, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nJohn Wegge \u201cJack\u201d Nienhaus, W9NJB<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nBob Maloney, W9TOE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRobert Koran, N9JYX, Passed Aug 14, 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nKerry Nelson, AA9SB, passed February 22, 2016.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Kerry was the Hamfest coordinator from 2007 to 2014, publicity chair, and also a past president.
He won the “Hamfester of the Year” award for 2005 or 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRay Ludwig, N9FPQ, 91, passed January 2, 2015.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrank Gassmere, K9BWQ, 73, Passed June 16, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n Anthony “Bob” Truhlar Jr, W9LNQ, 93, Passed June 10, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nMike Serapin, W9MCS, 58, Passed April 5, 2014<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nJoseph Kratky, KA9KBU, 58, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nRoger Borowski, K9RB, 64 Passed Nov 18, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nEdward Andrew, KB9KV, 77, Passed March 8, 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nMatt Sobczak, K9MS, Passed 2013<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDAVID ALM, WG9J, 69, Passed 2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nEugene T. Ciprian, WB9NAR, Passed 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWalter Zyck, W9MYY 91, Passed Apr. 23, 2009<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRon Kaiser, K9RCN, 70, Passed 2008<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRalph Zimmer, N9KYM, 2007?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEmil Balzano, N9VKP, 68, Passed 2007<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChristine Mack, K9RFY July 8th, 2006<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWalt Gesell, WD9DYR\/N9WG 80, Passed Dec, 6, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nBob Pazanin, WD9FEN, 80, Passed Jan 4, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nThomas Smith, WE9F, 65, Passed Dec 29, 2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nRobert E. Hotz, W9CA, Passed Nov, 7, 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPhil Brankin, K9UAA\/K9PB, 68, Passed Jul, 13, 2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nAngelo C. Mascio, AF9N, Passed Nov, 1, 1998<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWilliam Buchner, K9TCA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nLeon Davis, WN9GUC<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDavid Schmidt, K9FGB<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWilliam Twohig Sr, W9MJZ<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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