It is with a great deal of sadness that I report Al died yesterday evening, Fri Nov 26, 2021. We will all miss his dedication to amateur radio, his warmth, humour, and wit, and especially his cooking.

Al’s equipment will be sold by the Club.

Another update: The Elmira Radio Club has now acquired Al’s old callsign, VA3TET, for use on a repeater. “Tasty Edible Turnips” live on!

• VHF 147.390 (+.6) 123Hz, at Elmira Feedmill (VE3ERC) IRLP 2403, EchoLink VE3ERC-R
• VHF 147.255 (+.6) 131.8Hz, at Alma (VA3TET), Wires-X VA3TET-ND, 90561
• UHF 444.700 (+5) 131.8Hz, at Elmira Feedmill (VE3ERC) IRLP 2404, EchoLink VE3ERC-L
• Firehall UHF of the air for now
• Emergency frequency, simplex VHF 146.550 MHz