[amsat-bb] Re: Ben Stevenson, W2BXA (SK)

[Dee]

Ray,
Sorry about your friend.  I don't believe I have ever met him.  I'm sure
that he has seen me at one of the local hamfests but I speak to so many
people passionate about satellites.  This end of the hobby is unique and we
miss anyone who has been a satellite brother. We miss you in NJ Too...
Thanks for the info.
73,
Dee, NB2F

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Subject: [amsat-bb] Ben Stevenson, W2BXA (SK)

Sadly, ARRL reports that Ben Stevenson, W2BXA, has passed away.  He  was 97
and active on the air almost until the end.  See
_http://www.arrl.org/news/noted-dxer-ben-stevenson-w2bxa-sk_
(http://www.arrl.org/news/noted-dxer-ben-stevenson-w2bxa-sk) 
 
In addition to the many achievements listed in the article, Ben and I made
the first-ever two-way contact by satellite-to-satellite relay in any radio
service, using AO-7 and AO-6 in 1975.
 
Ben was a good friend for nearly 40 years.  I'll miss him.
 
73 Ray W2RS
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