Do you know the arrangements, Bob?

Those in the area that knew him may want to attend. Or is it a private
family service?

For those just tuning in, I was one of his last students. Maybe one more
after me. He was always kind and courteous. One thing I remember is that
he always insisted on being called John, not 'Dr. Kraus'.

--
Jim
N8EE
(Former W8JK student. OSU class of 1988)

to email directly, send to my call sign at arrl dot net
"Bob Dixon" wrote in message
...
John Kraus W8JK has passed away at age 94. He is the inventor of the
corner reflector, helix and W8JK antennas.

Bob W8ERD

John Kraus was also my mentor through his great book, "Antennas", Ed 1. John was
also a close friend of another of my mentors, and colleague, Dr. George H.
Brown. John credited Brown for originating the concept of increasing antenna
gain through close spacing of the elements, which resulted in the two-element
W8JK beam. Brown was ridiculed for suggesting such blasphemy, even by the US
Patent Office in rejecting his patent application. But it was JK who realized
its significance and applied it.

It is sad and unfortunate that such a great person has to leave us. Thus
endeth his great contributions.

Walt Maxwell, W2DU

Walter Maxwell, W2DU wrote:
Brown was ridiculed for suggesting such blasphemy, even by the U.S.
Patent Office in rejecting his patent application."

Yes. I remember reading John Kraus` account of the situation. As I
recall, the IRE rejected George Brown`s findings and would not publish
his paper. Kraus figuered the IRE wouldn`t publish a similar paper from
him either. So he waited his time until he had a related paper to
publish and then Kraus attached Brown`s work. It sailed through the
reviewers and was published.

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI