RIP VK6JB

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Post by robbage »

According to Mick VK6IN, John VK6JB passed away on Wednesday night. 73 John
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Re: RIP VK6JB

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Sad news, John was a very keen amateur and had a passion for 40m DX.
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Very sad indeed. I had many conversations with John. RIP.
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Re: RIP VK6JB

Post by slipknot »

John was a backbone of all of us on amateur radio. He was the first HF contact i ever had, I was just about to swap sql cards with him but. too late, gonna miss you, 73s mate, thanks for everything mate.
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