SAD TIMES
- Jun 20
- 1 min read
Some of you may know and some may not..
Ron VK3AHR, the legend that has run the 7.100 Net every day for well over ten years is standing down.
Ron has been battling Cancer for many years and now in his late 80's he has been given the words that we never want to hear.
So Ron has now moved in with his darling wife which has been residing in a care facility for some time now.
I was blessed to talk to Ron for the last time over the radio today 4:30pm 20th June 2025.
it was an upsetting conversation to say the least.
I have been a regular on Ron's 7100 net and I must say he will be greatly missed.
Ron has logged over 40,000 contacts via his regular net!.. An amazing effort!
Ron has begun the terrible task of dismantling is Ham Shack.
I'm sure we would like to wish Ron and his wife the very best for what life remains.
Hi Ron. As with Harry below Hope you get to read this. Called from Narrandera as Peter VK2LD. You have done a great job for so long, never missing a beat. The amateur fraternity owes you a lot and you will be so missed on the airwaves. 73. Peter VK3TQ / VK2LD
Ron, you may not read this, but thank you for your efforts and determination on 7.100 mHz, your voice will be missed by those of us that had the privilege to communicate with you and others through the net. I wish you the best that can be had under the circumstances.
Again THANK YOU.