Contest giant and superstation master K8PO died today after suffering from complications of multiple myeloma. Paul was 72. Many of you knew Paul well; kindly add your comments on Paul and his many ham accomplishments. RIP ---Chip W1YW
My Condolences. Paul T. Obert, K8PO SK Paul Timothy Obert March 13, 1944 – October 21, 2016 Obituary for Paul Timothy Obert UNION - With great sadness we announce the passing of Paul Obert of Union. Paul was the husband of Jackie Merrick, father to Ryan (Amanda), Nicole, Deen (Calvin), Cameron; grandfather to Mason, Caleb, Brooks, Grace, Gavin, Darcy, brother to Mary Ellen and Nora. From an early age, Paul was curious and an inventor. His dad set him up with a workbench and equipment that led to a lifetime interest in electronics. As a ham radio operator he connected with people worldwide and made lasting, life friendships with fellow operators. An avid and accomplished golfer, he liked nothing better than a round or two on a sunny day. He had many professional successes and traveled to over 100 countries in his lifetime. In the past few years his circle expanded, including many in the Midcoast area. He and Jackie had busy lives with family, friendships and travel. Paul was immensely proud of their children, and was grateful that they could spend time with him in recent months. He spoke about the wonderful adults and parents they had become. He beamed when he spoke of his grandkids. Jackie is grateful for the overwhelming support of her family, friends and community over the past weeks. From meals to visits, to prayers, she never felt alone in caring for Paul. 73 K8PO; all the airwaves are yours now. A celebration of life will be held in Rockport at the Samoset Golf Club on Sunday, October 30th at 1:00 pm and in Toronto at 65 Whittaker Cres. on Saturday, November 19, at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to The Lily School, part of Easter Seals Southwest Florida http://easterseals-swfl.org, an organization close to Paul's heart. Local arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with Paul’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com. Service Information Location Samoset Resort Address 220 Warrenton Street Rockport, ME Service Extra Info Celebration of Life also to be held in Toronto at 65 Whittaker Cres on Saturday, November 19, at 3:00pm. http://bchfh.com/book-of-memories/2742955/Obert-Paul/service-details.php
"Contest Giant," Honor Roll DXer Paul Obert, K8PO, SK 10/26/2016 An operator who provided the Maine multiplier for many participants in the ARRL November Sweepstakes and other operating events has gone silent. Paul T. Obert, K8PO, of Union, Maine, died on October 21. He was 72. An ARRL member, Obert held No. 1 DXCC Honor Roll. “I’d gotten to know Paul well in the last few years as a guest operator at his Maine station,” said noted DXer and contester Scott Redd, K0DQ, who had operated from K8PO on several occasions. “He was a true gentleman, thoughtful and of high integrity.” Redd said Obert was a perfectionist who had engineered “a superb station” as well as a gracious, generous, and unassuming person, who “was quick to praise others and recognize their skills.” DXer Fred Laun, K3ZO, called Obert “a contest giant.” Operating from K8PO, Redd was the first US operator to log more than 5000 contacts in a 48-hour event (2013 CQ WW CW) as a single operator, unassisted entry. K8PO was among the Maine stations taking part in the 2014 W1AW Centennial portable operations. His extensive antenna system, including a quarter-wave broadcast-style vertical for Top Band, ensured a strong signal from 160 through 10 meters. Obert also was an enthusiastic and accomplished golfer. — Thanks to The Daily DX, CQ-Contest Reflector http://www.arrl.org/news/contest-giant-honor-roll-dxer-paul-obert-k8po-sk
