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Subj: Ron Broadbent MBE, G3AAJ - SK
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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 121.01
From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
May 1, 2005
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-121.01
Dear Members of AMSAT,
I am very sad to report that Ron Broadbent MBE G3AAJ passed away in
hospital early in the morning on Sunday 24th April of a heart attack
following a fall the previous week in which he broke his leg. Ron,
known as 'Mr AMSAT-UK' to many around the world was the Hon. Sec. of
AMSAT-UK between 1978 and 1994 and built the society into a vibrant
and respected organisation serving radio amateurs not only in the UK
but worldwide. His energy and robust character was a driving force
in AMSAT-UK, as well as the RSGB and IARU, and perhaps particularly
at the annual AMSAT-UK Space Colloquium which he helped found and
then organised for many years. Ron believed passionately in the
principles of amateur radio as a hobby and his commitment and effort
given willingly over many years and supported by his wife, Beryl,
were greatly appreciated by amateurs worldwide. Not one to suffer
fools gladly, Ron's sometimes gruff exterior hid a deeply generous
personality and one who was always ready to roll up his sleeves
and get to work rather than just talk. He will be sadly missed and
we send our condolences and sympathy to Beryl and the family. We
have lost one of amateur radio's real characters and a gentlemen.
Martin Sweeting G3YJO
[ANS thanks the AMSAT-UK committee for the above information]
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