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K8YJS......anyone know who he is/was?

Discussion in 'Silent Keys / Friends Remembered' started by KL7AJ, Jun 13, 2015.

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  1. KL7AJ

    KL7AJ Ham Member QRZ Page

    A while back I acquired a National NC-109. I hadn't had a chance to lift the hood on this...and since it worked great there was no need to. Well, today I was tightening up one of the dial cords, and on the chassis, I see a little Dymo label sticker with K8YJS on it. Does anyone know who this was....I presume he's been a silent key for a while.

    Just curious. I like this stuff.

    Eric
     
  2. K2HAT

    K2HAT Premium Subscriber Volunteer Moderator Volunteer DX Helper QRZ Page

    Rolland E Roman, K8YJS:1969
    10940 Willfleet Dr
    Cincinnati, OH


    Rolland E Roman (1933 - 2000) was born on January 16, 1933. He was born into the Roman family.

    He died on September 26, 2000 at age 67.
    Rolland E Roman's last known residence is at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
    This record of Rolland E Roman comes from the United States Social Security Death Index. What is the SSDI?

     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2016
  3. KL7AJ

    KL7AJ Ham Member QRZ Page

    Thank you! How did you to that so fast. Did you know him?

    Eric
     
  4. KL7AJ

    KL7AJ Ham Member QRZ Page

    I guess I better put my name on dymo labels in all my boat anchors. :)
     
  5. K2HAT

    K2HAT Premium Subscriber Volunteer Moderator Volunteer DX Helper QRZ Page

    No, did not know him.

    I have been doing Silent Key notices for a few years and have learned a few places to look.
    I pay to use Hamcall.net as a Gold Member, to search their Archived Call Signs; they have scanned several older Call Books.
    http://hamcall.net/memberbenefits.html

    Once I had the name I searched for the Death Record and then searched by Call Sign via Google search.

    Glad I was able to help. Have fun with your "New" Old radio. :)

     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2016
  6. KL7AJ

    KL7AJ Ham Member QRZ Page

    Thanks Lee! Glad to know I have some history in the shack. :)

    Eric
     
  7. WB4FDT

    WB4FDT Ham Member QRZ Page

    Don't think he was a ham very long. I believe the K8 callsigns were issued in the mid 1955-60 era, and my 1974 callbook doesn't show him. WB4FDT
     

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