Jim Linton VK3PC SK ARRL report the chair of the International Amateur Radio Union Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee, Jim Linton, VK3PC, of Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia, died on February 22 of thyroid cancer The ARRL say: For many years, Linton was a consistent and reliable source of news and information regarding Amateur Radio disaster response activities in IARU Region 3 and was a regular contributor to Southgate Amateur Radio News. A Life Member of the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA), Linton received the G.A. Taylor Medal in 2011, the WIA’s highest honor, for his service to the WIA Centenary Committee and contributions to Amateur Radio over many years. Linton was involved in WIA’s communications, marketing, and publications efforts, and he served as the news editor for Amateur Radio magazine. He was a past president of Amateur Radio Victoria and was its public relations officer. A veteran radio enthusiast, Linton joined the WIA as a teenager and shortwave listener. IARU Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ, called Linton, “a tireless worker for the common good.” Source ARRL http://www.arrl.org/news/view/iaru-...nications-committee-chair-jim-linton-vk3pc-sk I am really shocked and saddened to hear this news. Jim had been a regular contributor to this website for over ten years, and throughout that time, always displayed the utmost dedication and professionalism in everything he did. He will be sorely missed, not only by us, but more importantly, by amateur radio in general. The Amateur Radio community has lost a true friend and champion. God bless you Jim - may you rest in peace. Richard G4TUT Southgate Amateur Radio News http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2018/february/jim-linton-vk3pc-sk.htm
So sad to hear of the passing of Jim VK3PC, I met him in 2015 whilst on a family visit to Melbourne ,I represented our club Ayr Amateur Radio Group in presenting Kevin VK2CE the IILW organiser with an inscribed "Scottish Quaich " for his excellent managing of the ILLW events over the years. Jim co-ordinated the meeting and publicity ,I was very impressed with the way Jim handled everything in a friendly and professional way.RIP Tony GM6BAO A.A.R.G Treasurer
very sad news ..its a great guy ,friendly and always happy. God bless you Jim - may you rest in peace.Condolences to the family
