Tony Butler's VK2WY key is now silent - although in Tony's case it was more likely the Mike than the key.
Many a repeater in the Tamworth region was created by Tony - with new sites explored and new installations created. He installed the first repeater on Mount Crawney VK2RTM and Bald Hill and many others.
He was a great tech and loved the electronics industry.
Tony was a stalwart of the old annual migration to the Port Macquarie field days - loved the camaraderie and the challenge of the fox hunt.
To his two daughters Kristin and Casey the ham community extends our sorrow at your loss.
There is a guest book at the Northern Daily Leader website; His notice follows
BUTLER, Anthony Allan "Tony" At Calala 18th August, 2015 Much loved husband and best friend of Kerrie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kristin & Stefan, Casey & David and stepfather of Scott & Megan, Luke & Sami and Bradley. Doting poppy of Jupiter, Reino, Ella, Cooper, Abby & Hayden. Loved brother of Phillip, Bruce and Kaye. Loved brother-in-law and uncle of their families. Aged 60 Years "A Top Bloke â€" Ace" "VK2WY â€" over and out" The family and friends of TONY are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held in St. John's Anglican Church, Carthage Street Tamworth commencing at 1.30pm, Wednesday 26th August, 2015. Following the service, the cortege will proceed to the Lincoln Grove Memorial Gardens, Gunnedah Road, Tamworth. By Request No Flowers. Entrusted to the care of SHAUN HAMILTON FUNERALS Shaun Hamilton 6746 2222 -
http://tributes.northerndailyleader.com ... =175551426
Vale Old Friend - you will be missed de VK4TS