As many of you know Eric contributed enormously to the SOTA community with his CW spotting software and as a very effective RM in W6-land.
Jordan (WC6J), Ron (W6PZA), Rick (WB0USI) and myself (W6PNG) will be installing a peak marker that has been custom made for Eric (the October SOTA news had a picture of it) this coming Wednesday at or around 11am PST on his peak W6/NS-204.
If you wish to participate as an activator in this special and unique event please contact me off line.
We would love to have as many chasers in our log books as possible so please try and make the time to catch us.
We are finalizing equipment details but will operate 40/20m both SSB and CW and suspect we will get at least one 100 watt station on the air.
This topic has been pinned to the top of the Reflector to remind folks (especially CW operators who made good use of the KU6J CW spotting software) that chasing of the guys when they place the peak marker would be appreciated as a mark of respect
Paul:
I listened for your team on CW, the signals were faint to me on W6/NC-001 Snow Mountain about 150 miles west of you Are you going to post a report or put something in the November news on how it went?
I’ve been keeping Tamar, the widow of KU6J, current with the memorial efforts of W6PNG and WC6J. Here’s her response today (she is the new CEO of his very successful software company).
Elliott,
Thank you for keeping me informed. And please thank the guys for what they’ve done on my behalf. I plan to visit this once the snow has melted next year. I’m sure I’ll find my way there somehow. I’m still having a pretty hard time with what has transpired, so bear with me if I don’t get back to you quickly. I have also forwarded this to Eric’s mom, as she is very appreciative of what you have all done as well.
The company is doing very well, and I know Eric would be proud, if not smiling upon us all from up there…
Hello, I intend to activate 2019/07/28 starting abt 17 UTC W6/NS-204 (KU6J Memorial Peak).
In memory of Eric, instead of “73” at the end of a QSO, I will give IMOE (In Memory Of Eric)
Andy
W6/DL6AP/p
Thanks for activating Eric’s peak and hopefully you enjoyed the activation.
In my early days with SOTA, Eric helped me plan out a Tahoe “point gathering” trip and despite being a CW guy Eric broke out the mic when I was on his peak. It was memorable given he tipped me off to that peak and many others near by.
His expertise, energy and contributions to SOTA are missed.
It is a fitting tribute to Eric June to activate his KU6J Memorial Peak with IMOE at the close of every QSO. I plan to activate his peak on Saturday, Aug 03, 2019 and will follow your lead.
Signing-off with IMOE (In Memory Of Eric) while activating his peak is a very thoughtful way to honor Eric and his contributions to SOTA . I have linked your post to the W6/NS-204, KU6J Memorial Peak information page.