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From: OE7SEL @ OE7XLR.#OE7.AUT.EU (Erwin)
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Bruce (G3HSR) reports (via VK2HV): It is with deep sadness that I
inform you that Jim (VK9NS) passed peacefully away on Norfolk Island
at 15:40 local time on 10 February 2009 after a short illness.
Jim is survived by his wife Kirsti (VK9NL) and his four children:
Bruce (G3HSR), Stuart, Sheena and Fraser (all living in the UK).
Bruce (G3HSR), Stuart, Sheena and Fraser (all living in the UK).
Jim's contribution to Amateur Radio, DX-ing and IOTA is inestimable.
He will be sadly missed. Further information and condolences can be
sent to Kirsti at jimkirsti@in.net.nf
FROM THE EDITOR (by KB8NW): After coming home from work today, I was
shocked when I read my very first E-mail about Jim. Dxers throughout
the world have lost one of their greatest icons in DXing. Noted for
the world have lost one of their greatest icons in DXing. Noted for
his DXpeditions to rare place, the "Heard Island DX Association"
<http://www.hidxa.nlk.nf>
and keeping Norfolk Island active on the air, Jim will surely be missed.
Many will probably remember Jim for his famous 1983 VK0JS Heard Island
DXpedition (along with his wife Kirsti/VK9NL signing VK0NL). If you are
new to DXing and do not know about Jim, please take a few minutes to
visit the Web page above and learn about this DX legend.
OPDX and its readers would like to send out our deepest sympathy to
Jim's wife Kirsti and his four children Bruce/G3HSR, Stuart, Sheena
and Fraser. Jim's signal will surely be missed on the air.
source OPDX Bulletin
I have many new one worked in Jim's legendary 14.222 dx net
R.I.P. GOOD BYE JIM +
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