Following a suggestion from a friend, I wish to draw folk's attention to a 'Tributes' listing in today's Courier-Mail newspaper.
"SIMPSON, Alan Montgomery Late of Everton Parkand formerly Mt Nebo. Passed away on 10th August, 2015. Aged 85 Years Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Alan's Funeral Service, to be held at the Lakeview Chapel, Albany Creek Memorial Park, 400 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs, on Thursday, 13th August, 2015, commencing at 3.30 p. m."
See more at: http://tributes.couriermail.com.au/noti ... 7Dfsc.dpuf
Alan was one of the very early VHF pioneers of South-East Queensland and was a keen experimenter in many things, including amateur radio. He may well have been a founding member of the Brisbane VHF Group.
Although his health had of recent years precluded him from active amateur radio, he was always interested in being involved and keeping up to date on what had been happening. He will be missed by all who knew him!
Best 73,
--Doug Friend, VK4OE.
- Alan (the middle the three visible folk) at the BVHFG 'Antenna Day' held in 2006. The glimpse of some circular elements in the background was one of Alan's creations!