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October 7th 03, 04:42 PM
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YASME makes her final port 'o call
VP2VB, Danny Weil, has gone on his last DX-pedition. He died Oct 3,
2003 in San Antonio. His obit is copied below. Fair winds and following seas, old friend. 73, de Hans, K0HB/KG6AQI ------------ Danny Weil of San Antonio, TX was born January 14, 1918 in a suburb of London England. He was descended from many generations of watchmakers and was apprenticed in the trade of watchmaking. Later he earned a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Navigation. His father, Jack Weil, was killed during World War II in the London Blitz. Danny joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 17 and in the 10 years he served, he was stationed in Ceylon, India, Norway and Stalingrad. Danny left England in 1954 in a boat he made by himself in order to travel the world alone after being inspired when he read the book "Kon Tiki" in 1947. In 1963, after 9 years, 3 boats and travels to the Atlantic, the Carribean and the Pacific Islands, Danny completed his around the world voyage. Needing a means of communication, he taught himself Morse Code, radio theory and obtained a British Amateur radio license. Sailing single handedly around the world was a trip he volunteered to undertake on behalf of radio "hams". His voyage was integral in setting up ham radio stations on remote islands and the expedition was monitored by over 100, 000 amateur radio enthusiasts around the world. He is remembered by most "hams" as "the first DXpeditioner." Danny was known as an adventurer who had a dry sense of humor which was characteristic to the British but his heart was warm and his loyalty as a friend was unparalleled. He was preceded in death by his wife Naomi Weil and his mother Christine Eckels. Danny is survived by his close knit extended family of friends, Dan & Barbara Mclhany of Fair Oaks; Bonnie & Billy Henderson of San Antonio and all of the employees at Towne North Animal Hospital. |
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#2
October 8th 03, 12:55 AM
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Another real ham goes Silent Key. 73 old man.
Dan/W4NTI "Hans K0HB" wrote in message om... VP2VB, Danny Weil, has gone on his last DX-pedition. He died Oct 3, 2003 in San Antonio. His obit is copied below. Fair winds and following seas, old friend. 73, de Hans, K0HB/KG6AQI ------------ Danny Weil of San Antonio, TX was born January 14, 1918 in a suburb of London England. He was descended from many generations of watchmakers and was apprenticed in the trade of watchmaking. Later he earned a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Navigation. His father, Jack Weil, was killed during World War II in the London Blitz. Danny joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 17 and in the 10 years he served, he was stationed in Ceylon, India, Norway and Stalingrad. Danny left England in 1954 in a boat he made by himself in order to travel the world alone after being inspired when he read the book "Kon Tiki" in 1947. In 1963, after 9 years, 3 boats and travels to the Atlantic, the Carribean and the Pacific Islands, Danny completed his around the world voyage. Needing a means of communication, he taught himself Morse Code, radio theory and obtained a British Amateur radio license. Sailing single handedly around the world was a trip he volunteered to undertake on behalf of radio "hams". His voyage was integral in setting up ham radio stations on remote islands and the expedition was monitored by over 100, 000 amateur radio enthusiasts around the world. He is remembered by most "hams" as "the first DXpeditioner." Danny was known as an adventurer who had a dry sense of humor which was characteristic to the British but his heart was warm and his loyalty as a friend was unparalleled. He was preceded in death by his wife Naomi Weil and his mother Christine Eckels. Danny is survived by his close knit extended family of friends, Dan & Barbara Mclhany of Fair Oaks; Bonnie & Billy Henderson of San Antonio and all of the employees at Towne North Animal Hospital. |
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October 8th 03, 12:55 AM
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Another real ham goes Silent Key. 73 old man.
Dan/W4NTI "Hans K0HB" wrote in message om... VP2VB, Danny Weil, has gone on his last DX-pedition. He died Oct 3, 2003 in San Antonio. His obit is copied below. Fair winds and following seas, old friend. 73, de Hans, K0HB/KG6AQI ------------ Danny Weil of San Antonio, TX was born January 14, 1918 in a suburb of London England. He was descended from many generations of watchmakers and was apprenticed in the trade of watchmaking. Later he earned a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Navigation. His father, Jack Weil, was killed during World War II in the London Blitz. Danny joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 17 and in the 10 years he served, he was stationed in Ceylon, India, Norway and Stalingrad. Danny left England in 1954 in a boat he made by himself in order to travel the world alone after being inspired when he read the book "Kon Tiki" in 1947. In 1963, after 9 years, 3 boats and travels to the Atlantic, the Carribean and the Pacific Islands, Danny completed his around the world voyage. Needing a means of communication, he taught himself Morse Code, radio theory and obtained a British Amateur radio license. Sailing single handedly around the world was a trip he volunteered to undertake on behalf of radio "hams". His voyage was integral in setting up ham radio stations on remote islands and the expedition was monitored by over 100, 000 amateur radio enthusiasts around the world. He is remembered by most "hams" as "the first DXpeditioner." Danny was known as an adventurer who had a dry sense of humor which was characteristic to the British but his heart was warm and his loyalty as a friend was unparalleled. He was preceded in death by his wife Naomi Weil and his mother Christine Eckels. Danny is survived by his close knit extended family of friends, Dan & Barbara Mclhany of Fair Oaks; Bonnie & Billy Henderson of San Antonio and all of the employees at Towne North Animal Hospital. |
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October 8th 03, 03:27 AM
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October 8th 03, 04:12 AM
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"Dan/W4NTI" (w4nti@get rid of this mindspring.com) writes:
Another real ham goes Silent Key. 73 old man. Dan/W4NTI Although, the case could be made that he wasn't a real ham. Yes, he was an important part of ham radio for some years. But I always got the impression, and the story suggests the same, that he was interested in amateur radio beyond communication for his sailing voyage. It always seemed like once he had that in place for his own reasons, he discovered amateur radio beyond that. Amateur radio gave him a reason to wander, because it gave him a reason for visiting plenty of isolated locations for more of a reason than because they were there. The fact that he pretty much disappeared after Yasme was over, not being interested in DXing those exotic locations, leaves in question how much of a ham he was, his contribution to the hobby notwithstanding. One might compare Danny to Gus Browning. The latter started out in amateur radio at a young age, and went on the tour to put many countries on the map. But then when that was over, he was still considered a high power DXer, publishing DX Magazine for many years. Michael VE2BVW "Hans K0HB" wrote in message om... VP2VB, Danny Weil, has gone on his last DX-pedition. He died Oct 3, 2003 in San Antonio. His obit is copied below. Fair winds and following seas, old friend. 73, de Hans, K0HB/KG6AQI ------------ Danny Weil of San Antonio, TX was born January 14, 1918 in a suburb of London England. He was descended from many generations of watchmakers and was apprenticed in the trade of watchmaking. Later he earned a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Navigation. His father, Jack Weil, was killed during World War II in the London Blitz. Danny joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 17 and in the 10 years he served, he was stationed in Ceylon, India, Norway and Stalingrad. Danny left England in 1954 in a boat he made by himself in order to travel the world alone after being inspired when he read the book "Kon Tiki" in 1947. In 1963, after 9 years, 3 boats and travels to the Atlantic, the Carribean and the Pacific Islands, Danny completed his around the world voyage. Needing a means of communication, he taught himself Morse Code, radio theory and obtained a British Amateur radio license. Sailing single handedly around the world was a trip he volunteered to undertake on behalf of radio "hams". His voyage was integral in setting up ham radio stations on remote islands and the expedition was monitored by over 100, 000 amateur radio enthusiasts around the world. He is remembered by most "hams" as "the first DXpeditioner." Danny was known as an adventurer who had a dry sense of humor which was characteristic to the British but his heart was warm and his loyalty as a friend was unparalleled. He was preceded in death by his wife Naomi Weil and his mother Christine Eckels. Danny is survived by his close knit extended family of friends, Dan & Barbara Mclhany of Fair Oaks; Bonnie & Billy Henderson of San Antonio and all of the employees at Towne North Animal Hospital. |
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October 8th 03, 04:12 AM
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"Dan/W4NTI" (w4nti@get rid of this mindspring.com) writes:
Another real ham goes Silent Key. 73 old man. Dan/W4NTI Although, the case could be made that he wasn't a real ham. Yes, he was an important part of ham radio for some years. But I always got the impression, and the story suggests the same, that he was interested in amateur radio beyond communication for his sailing voyage. It always seemed like once he had that in place for his own reasons, he discovered amateur radio beyond that. Amateur radio gave him a reason to wander, because it gave him a reason for visiting plenty of isolated locations for more of a reason than because they were there. The fact that he pretty much disappeared after Yasme was over, not being interested in DXing those exotic locations, leaves in question how much of a ham he was, his contribution to the hobby notwithstanding. One might compare Danny to Gus Browning. The latter started out in amateur radio at a young age, and went on the tour to put many countries on the map. But then when that was over, he was still considered a high power DXer, publishing DX Magazine for many years. Michael VE2BVW "Hans K0HB" wrote in message om... VP2VB, Danny Weil, has gone on his last DX-pedition. He died Oct 3, 2003 in San Antonio. His obit is copied below. Fair winds and following seas, old friend. 73, de Hans, K0HB/KG6AQI ------------ Danny Weil of San Antonio, TX was born January 14, 1918 in a suburb of London England. He was descended from many generations of watchmakers and was apprenticed in the trade of watchmaking. Later he earned a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Navigation. His father, Jack Weil, was killed during World War II in the London Blitz. Danny joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 17 and in the 10 years he served, he was stationed in Ceylon, India, Norway and Stalingrad. Danny left England in 1954 in a boat he made by himself in order to travel the world alone after being inspired when he read the book "Kon Tiki" in 1947. In 1963, after 9 years, 3 boats and travels to the Atlantic, the Carribean and the Pacific Islands, Danny completed his around the world voyage. Needing a means of communication, he taught himself Morse Code, radio theory and obtained a British Amateur radio license. Sailing single handedly around the world was a trip he volunteered to undertake on behalf of radio "hams". His voyage was integral in setting up ham radio stations on remote islands and the expedition was monitored by over 100, 000 amateur radio enthusiasts around the world. He is remembered by most "hams" as "the first DXpeditioner." Danny was known as an adventurer who had a dry sense of humor which was characteristic to the British but his heart was warm and his loyalty as a friend was unparalleled. He was preceded in death by his wife Naomi Weil and his mother Christine Eckels. Danny is survived by his close knit extended family of friends, Dan & Barbara Mclhany of Fair Oaks; Bonnie & Billy Henderson of San Antonio and all of the employees at Towne North Animal Hospital. |
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#8
October 8th 03, 03:34 PM
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More old time DXers at URL:
http://home.swipnet.se/dx/porthole/index.htm And the CQ Contest Hall Of Fame at URL: http://cqww.com/hof-history.html -- 73 From Key Largo "Brian Kelly" wrote in message om... (Hans K0HB) wrote in message . com... VP2VB, Danny Weil, has gone on his last DX-pedition. He died Oct 3, 2003 in San Antonio. His obit is copied below. Fair winds and following seas, old friend. 73, de Hans, K0HB/KG6AQI |
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#9
October 8th 03, 03:34 PM
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More old time DXers at URL:
http://home.swipnet.se/dx/porthole/index.htm And the CQ Contest Hall Of Fame at URL: http://cqww.com/hof-history.html -- 73 From Key Largo "Brian Kelly" wrote in message om... (Hans K0HB) wrote in message . com... VP2VB, Danny Weil, has gone on his last DX-pedition. He died Oct 3, 2003 in San Antonio. His obit is copied below. Fair winds and following seas, old friend. 73, de Hans, K0HB/KG6AQI |
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#10
October 8th 03, 03:38 PM
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More old time DXers at URL:
http://home.swipnet.se/dx/porthole/index.htm And the CQ Contest Hall Of Fame at URL: http://cqww.com/hof-history.html 73 From Key Largo INCLUDES Famous DXers 1923 DU7CC VP2VB W4BPD BRS-3129 W9WNV W6AM K3ZO ZS4TX KV4AA OH2BH SMØAGD P5/RØMEO SMØCNS/4E7 SM1CNS SM6CNS SM6CNS/MM The CQ Contest List 1. Hazzard "Buzz" Reeves, K2GL 2. Katashi Nose, KH6IJ 3. Al Slater, G3FXB 4. Martti Laine, OH2BH 5. Bernie Welch, W8IMZ 6. Leonard Chertok, W3GRF 7. W. Gerry Mathis, W3GM 8. Frank Anazlone, W1WY 9. Jim Lawson, W2PV 10. Ed Bissell, W3AU 11. Fred Laun, K3ZO 12. Vic Clark, W4KFC 13. Rush Drake, W7RM 14. John Thompson, W1BIH 15. Atilano de Oms, PY5EG 16. Herb Becker, W6QD 17. Jim Neiger, N6TJ 18. Tine Brajnik, S50A 19. Dick Norton, N6AA 20. Ken Wolff, K1EA 21. Ville Hiilesmaa, OH2MM 22. Lew Gordon, K4VX 23. Bob Cox, K3EST 24. Carl Cook, AI6V 25. Gordon Marshall, W6RR 26. John Devoldere, ON4UN 27. Jorge Humberto Bozzo, LU8DQ 28. John Dorr, K1AR |
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