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My condolences to family and friends.Be storng and always remeber them.

Posted by: athanasios karakanikos SV1NJT

Que DEUS os receba de braços abertos, com muito amor e que eles ja tenham contemplados a face de CRISTO. Para os familiares: que a dor da perda que ficou em seus corações, sejam convertidas em muito amor, muita paz e que as boas recordações os conforte pela falta que cada um tem feito aos seus entes, que o brilho que se apaga nesse momento de dor, seja o alento da alma de cada um de vocês e que o conforto celeste venha e habite em vocês. A paz de CRISTO esteja com cada um de vocês. Forte 73's à todos Luiz Carlos PU2LCC

Posted by: PU2LCC Luiz Carlos - Brazil South America

They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old age shall not weary them nor the years condemn at the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them

Posted by: zs1zy des

Mis mÁs sinceras condolencias para las familias y amigos de los colegas fallecidos en nombre mio y de mi familia, descancen en paz.

Posted by: Emmanuel TG9AHM

My condolences to all the family members and friends. As Ham Radio and pilot, they will truly be missed in our hobbies. RIP friends, on behalf of FY5KE team.

Posted by: Gerard Parat, F6FGZ

It has been little over a week since this tragedy has occured and the shock of losing 3 of my good friends still reverberates in my heart. It will be quite some time before the pain of losing my good friends and teammates will heal. It is very painful knowing that I will not work my friends on the air or see them in person again. My thoughts and prayers goes out to their families and also to the LCCC team members who also suffer this great loss.

Posted by: Frank Baranek KG4IGC, Summerville ,SC , LCCC

My condolences to all the family members and friends.

Posted by: Jarek, SP6VWC

Mis mas sinceras condolencias a toda la familia y amigos de los colegas fallecidos de manera tan tragica. Dios les de el descanso eterno

Posted by: Oscar Hurtado (YY9OHG)

Our deepest condolences to the families. They will all be greatly missed. Rest in peace. On behalf of Lake Malaren DX & Contest Group Pete/SM5GMZ

Posted by: Lake Malaren DX & Contest Group SK5A

My condolences to family and friends. this is a very terrible news.

Posted by: Mirko Ik3una

Our deepest condolences to family. Rest in peace, from IK2QEI, Team CN3A.

Posted by: Stefano Brioschi, IK2QEI

My condolences to family and friends - This is real ham spirit. Rest in peace.

Posted by: Thomas DG1NFO

My condolences to all the family members and friends. Rest in Peace

Posted by: ea4zb jOAQUIN

My condolences to all the family members and friends.It is a tragic loss for the DX-family.

Posted by: Heinz, DL3AH

On behalf of the LZ CONTEST TEAM our sincere condolences to all their families and friends. The ham community has lost friends forever. Requiescant in pace.

Posted by: Andy - LZ2HM

On behalf of the Amsterdam DX Club(ADXC) our sincere condolences to all their families and friends.

Posted by: Jan - PG2AA

My condolences to his family and friends, this will be marked in the history of the CQWW. REST IN PEACE / D.E.P.

Posted by: EA1HLH

My condolances to their families and friends. Rest in Peace.

Posted by: BA7JS

WE SHOULD HAVE THE GREATEST ADMIRATION & APPRECIATION FOR ALL OUR DXpeditioners WHO DO IT FOR THE LOVE & TO GIVE THE DXers A CHANCE TO WORK A NEW ONE. THEIR SACRIFICE IS HARD TO BEAR & OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO THEIR FAMILIES & FRIENDS FROM THEIR DX FRIENDS IN SOUTH AFRICA. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Posted by: Dennis Wells ZS1AU in Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA

My condolance to all the family members and friends.

Posted by: C.R. KI4NBM

What the sad news..... We had many QSO's with all of them. Our deepest condolences to their families.

Posted by: Anatol and Alex ER5WU & ER5GB

My condolences to the family. I forever remember 4 operators. Specially to E. Dallas Carter/W3PP. We work in all amateur bands, at was a first american station I work in 160m band.

Posted by: Ramon - EA3OR

Mis mas sinceras condolencias a toda la familia. Descansen en paz.

Posted by: EA1CF

Mysympathy to the families to all.

Posted by: C.R.

My deepest sympathy to the families of all. Pavel RV6LCI

Posted by: Pavel Krivorotov RV6LCI

I hopped on a plane the same day that these operators departed and I am so thankful that I arrived at my contest destination for the weekend in Dutch Sint Maarten (PJ7). During the contest this weekend, my thoughts were with them even as I operated. I contacted those guys each year in the past and put them in my log. They will truly be missed in our hobby. Craig, AH8DX

Posted by: Craig Maxey

My sincere condolences to their left behind Families and Ham Radio Community as well. This Fellow Amateur Radio Operators left their family behind twice; to depart to the Contest and to depart with God. This is Brave Men that did whatever it took to get to what they enjoyed the most; Ham Radio. "TO LEAVE IN THE HEART OF THOSE WE LEAVE BEHIND IS TO NEVER DIE" I personally dedicate "THE CQWWDX 2009 CONTEST TO YOU GUYS"" GOD BLESS (RIP) ...-.-

Posted by: James KH2RU/KP4 Puerto Rico.

My condolences to the families. It's a sad news. They will be always one of us, now in SK (silent key). RIP.

Posted by: EA1HET / AN1R - Jonathan

Will be greatly missed. A final 73 the Northland. Andre

Posted by: Andre-KL7AC

y condolences to all of the family members and friends ! R.I.P

Posted by: Pierre

This is sad news. My deepest condolence to their families. R.I.P Simon M3SWK

Posted by: Simon

What a sad news, my condolences to all of their familys. 73 RIP guys.

Posted by: Theo

My condolences to all of the family members and friends !

Posted by: Edin E74A

Though I did not know any of the C6 team personally, I have worked them numerous times during 60 years on the air. At this very sad time, may God hold gently in His loving hands each of their grieving family members and dear friends...

Posted by: Dick - W3RM

I first met Dallas in 1977 when I participated in a few DX contests at K4CG, the Coast Guard's amateur radio (and MARS) station on Telegraph Road, just south of Washington, D.C. Thirty years later we met again, this time by chance, when I happened across his signal on the ham bands and overheard him reminiscing about the old K4CG days! When he finished that contact, I gave him a call, and we renewed our acquaintance. We talked for over an hour, and our little "chat" remains in my memory as being one of the warmest, most memorable conversations I have ever had in over 40 years on the air. What a wonderful human being! And what a tragedy this is. My deepest condolences to Dallas' family, and to the families of my other lost brothers of the airwaves.

Posted by: Don - KB3MP

Radio amateur Brazilians feel very huge loss in unexpected accident of Friends radio .Condolences to the families. RICARDO PU2OKE BRAZIL HAM RADIO GG66vl

Posted by: http://www.qrz.com/callsign/PU2OKE

Mi más sentido pésame a las familias de los fallecidos. EA5HBT,Pepe.

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My condolences to the family of these fine gentlemen. I knew Ed, W3IXD, when he lived in Maryland and operated at the K3MQH VHF contest station near Gettysburg Pa. Very sad to hear of his passing.

Posted by: Bill All - N3KKM

Sad for hamradio. They will be missed.I remember in contest the big signal and cq'ing W3PapaPapa. RIP guy's. Marc ON4MA Belgium

Posted by: Marc Wullaert

Sad day for radio.. Huggs to their families, they were great men.

Posted by: Robin G1MHU

Our condolences on your loss N9NY Chicago

Posted by: Gregg

Sincere condolences to friends and family. Ham radio has been with me virtually all my life and has brought joy and friendship. I didn't know the team personally but I feel like these great people were part of my family and it is terrible that their lives have been cut short so suddenly.

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My sincere condolences to the all family and friends involved.

Posted by: IK5ROS

Such a tragic loss to the Families of these Guys. To them i know words mean very little at this time, but look to the Skies and 4 new Stars are shining in Heaven. Radio Hams are special people, Many times we never meet but we are ONE extended DX Family 59 thanks may be all we pass but we are all brothers United in Contest United in our Sadness 73 mu0fal Colin Guernsey

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Our condolences to their friends and friends.

Posted by: Nilay Mine & Berkin AYDOGMUS, TA3YJ & TA3J

My condolences to all family members and friends Big loss... :-(

Posted by: Al CT1GPQ/4W6AL

My Condolances To their Familis from Poland. Posted by: Mietek - SP9NWN Our deepest condolances to the families Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:14 AM These fine dedicated men will first of all be missed by their families, their beloved ones and close friends. The loss is needless to say, greatest for those who were closest. However, this is also a painful loss to the whole international Amateur Radio and Contesting community, who in sad days like this, for a while forget the struggle to be on top of the score lists, and simply for a while peacefully give these lost friends a time of deserved attention. Many of us are planning to participate in the contest that became the destiny of these fine men. We will compete as before, but I am sure many of us, in the middle of the dark night, on some lonely frequency with statics... would have done anything to be able to hear the voices of you, our fallen heroes come across to our receivers. Our dear Radio Sport friends and Amateur Radio brothers - be sure we all miss you tremendously and the memories of you will always be in our minds. Rest In Peace and we will see you again on another frequency another day... Posted by: R3/SM6LRR, Mats (Moscow, Russia) 73 de Guadalajara, Jalisco México Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:13 AM Sumamente tristes noticias. Hemos perdido a cuatro grandes de la radioafición. Very sad news, indeed. We've lost some of the greats. Condolonces from México Posted by: Roberto XE1GXG --WB7AVF RIP, 73 Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:12 AM This is a very sad event. 73 to the families and to those lost...you will be remembered during future DX competitions. 73 Posted by: Christopher KE5YQP Deep Sadness Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:11 AM My deeply felt condolences go to their families. Going abroad for the CQWW Contest myself often, i feel a cold shiver down my back thinking about the incident. Knowing none of them in person, just losing members of the worldwide ham radio community makes me sad...vy 73 es 55 to C6APR Posted by: Stefan, DL1ELY, Aachen/Germany Condolences to the family Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:37 AM Very sad day for Amateur Radio and the Contest Community. My condolences for the Families. Jay Barcelo NP3N/XE1 Posted by: Jay Barcelo NP3N My condolances to their families ! Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:23 AM I cannot believe it ! My condolances to their families. Tony - ik6oin-. Posted by: Tony -ik6oin- Deep lost Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:15 AM Very very sad day... This is a very deep lost for radio amateur community. My condolences to the family and friends. Posted by: Remi LY8O They will be missed dearly! Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:32 PM My prayers go out to family, friends and the team! I just can't believe their gone and in this way. 73 dear friends! SK SK N2RRA Posted by: Eric Cuevas - N2RRA Condolances to the family Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:14 PM The Ham community has lost a great team!!! Godspeed!! 73's Posted by: James / K9APR Sad News Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:08 PM My Deepest symphaties to the Families. 73 Posted by: Dieter-PA0END Amsterdam/NL. Condolances and Prayers Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:00 PM Go out to all the families of the team and a specail prayer to the Family of Dallas who I personal new and operated with. He will be missed by all that knew him.... Posted by: David - N3LOH Sad loss Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:38 PM My condolances and prayers go out to the families of the C6APR team....Ted va3tsg Posted by: 73 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:20 PM To the C6APR team: Godspeed and we'll miss you. 73 de KF4GTA Posted by: KF4GTA Peter Radding Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:09 PM There is no finer man than Pete Radding. I was blessed to meet him several years ago. I knew him first as a friend, second, as a wanted brother, and third, as everything else. He epitomized all of human good, and while I am struggling with happened this morning, I know in my soul that Peter's first thought was of Tina, and then of his passengers. I cry for him, Tina, Peter Jr., Nicole, family and grandkids....God, he loved you all so much...he was the glue for our little group....Gary, Marcia, Glo, Bonnie....let's not lose what he made possible for us. We are just a lucky, small part of the beautiful contribution Peter left behind....who would have believed....I miss him so much already....I am sure all of us do...Peter, God Speed....we will meet you at our wings' time.....Forever, your early, probably defecting, Corning contingency, but with the utmost love and forever being, Rich and Jill Posted by: Rich and Jill Cope My Heartfelt Condolences To All Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:03 PM I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to all the families, including the the team's extended amateur radio family. We will all miss their friendly ham radio spirit, and dedicate this years CQWW contests to their memory. Posted by: Al - N1API TRISTE NOTICIA PARA O RADIO AMADORISMO Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:59 PM ESTAREMOS ORANDO PELAS FAMILIAS DOS RADIOS AMADORES , MINHAS CONDOLENCIAS AS FAMILIAS QUE DEUS AS CONFORTEM . Posted by: JOSE GERALDO PU5ATX Condolenses from fellow hams Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:58 PM Deepest sympathies to the families. 73 Posted by: Anne K1STM / John N1IWT Thoughts and prayers Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:58 PM Like amny hams, C6APR is in my log book. My thoughts and prayers are with the departed and their loved ones during this time of loss. Posted by: Chuck - WS1L What a Tradegy Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:47 PM My prayers go out to the families of these men. 73, Lon - W3LK Naugatuck, Connecticut Posted by: Sad News! Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:41 PM Hard to believe! So sad news... we will miss to hear them on air... Rest in peace! :-( Alfredo WP3C/NP4DX Posted by: Alfredo Velez WP3C/NP4DX Tragic Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:33 PM This is devastating. My prayers go out to the families. Robert Forsman, WK5X Stuarts Draft, VA Posted by: Very, Very sad news Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:32 PM very sad news, LS1D team is shocked by this news, my sincere condolences to the family of these operators. very sad day. Tim LW9EOC LS1D "Six Stars Contest Station" Posted by: Tim LW9EOC 73 C6APR Team - RIP Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:26 PM I had worked these fine hams several times over the years, but I was personal friends of Randy K4QO and he recently helped me with an antenna project at my new QTH. I came home from work tonight and got this horribly tragic news, and still can't believe that I won't be talking to my good friend Randy anymore. All of you will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of everyone involved today. Posted by: Scott Lithgow (KN3A) Rest in Peace, Young Men Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:05 PM These gentlemen will be sorely missed. They've gone QRT (stopped transmitting) way too soon! Farewell, Silent Keys. My prayers are with them and their families, along with the hams who knew them. May they rest in peace. 73, OM. Posted by: de, AI4GK, Dan Fisher, Palm Bay FL Sad news Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:05 PM My condolances and prayers go out to the families of the C6APR team. Posted by: Mark - N3GNW DXers Crash Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:03 PM What a tragic loss of members of our ham community. Our prayers pour out for the families. W5HAG Posted by: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:57 PM I am so sorry. My prayers will be for family and friends. These fine amateurs became Silent Keys too soon. 73 Posted by: John Schumacher , N4DOU RIP, gentlemen Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:52 PM On behalf of the entire Florida Contest Group, our deepest condolences to their families. This would have been at least their 8th operation from that site, operating since 2006 in both late July for the IOTA Contest and in late October for CQWW. More information on their planned operation can be found here: http://dx-hamspirit.com/2009/08/c6apr-crooked-island-bahamas-2/ Dan Street, K1TO President, Florida Contest Group Posted by: Dan Street SADDENED.... Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:48 PM I am saddened by the loss of our fellow ham radio friends.I am praying for the families whom are left behind.May God grant you peace! Clayton W4KVW Posted by: CLAYTON C6apr Contest Team Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:44 PM Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with your families in this time. You all will surely be missed 73 eric wg3j Posted by: eric Amateur Radio Suffers a Great Loss Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:40 PM Ham Radio and the Contesting Community has in deed suffered a great loss. We'll miss all of you. My deepest sympathy to the families. Bob KT3RR Posted by: Bob Matthews KT3RR C6 Contest Team Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:37 PM My deepest sympathy go out to the families of these great gentlemen. My God see them directly into Heaven. 73, Jack W4NF Posted by: Jack O'Mara W4NF PVRC 73 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:19 PM Yall will all be missed and my deepest sympathy for the family 73 de N5VAG Posted by: Anthony N5VAG Biloxi, Ms Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:09 PM My deepest sympathy to the families of all.may the lord welcome these guys with wings with open arms. Posted by: cc I LOVE YOU GRANDPA Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:08 PM I love and miss you grandpa Dallas, I cant believe this happened. I am in a state of shock, I dont want to believe it happened. Fly with the Angels Grandpa!!!!!! Love Ber Ber Posted by: Amber Parsons Terrible Loss Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:06 PM A terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families. Posted by: Bill KA8VIT entire world wide ham radio community is shocked Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:52 PM So sad...entire world wide ham radio community is shocked, Prayers are with famillies/ Posted by: Daniel YO3GJC/VE3GNO Ham Radio Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:45 PM This is a sad day in the Amateur Radio community. I recall logging the C6APR team over the past few years. They will be missed. My Prayers are with the families in this time of great loss. - KD4QMY Posted by: George - KD4QMY Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:42 PM While not an active contester, I knew Randy, K4QO, through another software project... all four of the ops will be greatly missed, not only in the amateur radio community but in the community in general. My deepest prayers for strength and healing go out to the families of the four at this time of loss. The collective light of the world has dimmed with their untimely passing. Posted by: Brad - NP4AI Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:39 PM W2GJ, K3IXD, K4QO, W3PP are all silent keys now. Seventy Three Posted by: Jon Pearl - W4ABC Too Sad Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:37 PM They will all be missed tremendously, my sympathy to the friends and family of some great hams. They will be missed. Posted by: Frank Sellers N6AQ Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:35 PM My deepest sympathy to the families of all. Posted by: PU5AAD Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:34 PM It was with deep sadness that I received this news this afternoon. Will be the first time operating the CQWW ssb and hoped to work one station in the Bahamas. Posted by: Alisson Berkenbrock PU5AAD HAM RADIO Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:25 PM My deepest sympathy to the families of all . HQ2W Posted by: Dan M. Rodriguez Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:12 PM These were all personal friends of mine. Had worked from W3PP Dallas station many times. I cannot believe it. Posted by: John Dize W3BJ Ham Radio Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:58 PM What a pity to loose, just like that, fellows avid contesters. My sympathy to our friends families. SV1RP Posted by: George Vlachopoulos. Athens Greece Ham Radio Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:58 PM Such a loss. My deepest sympathies to the friends and families. I never had the opportunity to meet in person, but have spoken to each of them several times by amateur radio. I will miss them. My their souls rest in peace with the Lord. Posted by: Ron, KK1L Crash Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:56 PM This is a sad day. My deepest sympathy to the families. KE7VLC Posted by: Orion Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:50 PM My deepest sympathy to the families of all friends (W2GJ, K3IXD, K4QO, W3PP). YT2ACA Posted by: YT2ACA Crash Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:40 PM My deepest sympathy to the families of all. AC7DX Posted by: Ron Lago HAM RADIO Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:34 PM My deepest sympathy to the families of all. VE7ABC Posted by: Graham Shortreed Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:30 PM We regret this sad news. RIP, you will be greatly missed! Posted by: UA3QLC Ham Radio Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:36 PM The four folks involved were well-known in the ham radio "contesting" community and were on their way to the Bahamas to participate in the CQ Magazine's Worldwide DX contest to be held this weekend. See http://www.cqww.com/ for details. All four will be missed greatly by the community. Posted by: Our condolences to their families and friends.

Posted by: Nilay Mine & Berkin AYDOGMUS, TA3YJ & TA3J

My deepest sympathy to the families of all.

Posted by: Vlad ER3AU

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of these men who tragically perished together.

Posted by: Kirk K4RO

My sincere condolences to the Radding family and the other families involved. It is a terrible tragedy and one that won't be forgotten. Remember, your friends and loved ones are there for you. We will be there for anything you need. Your AK family

Posted by: Bill, Anne, and Jesse

My condolences to the families - RIP

Posted by: Gianpiero-IZ6FCK

Sincerest condolences to all of the family and friends

Posted by: Vicente - EB5GEX (Valencia - Spain)

Sincere condolences to the families, relatives and friends of these truely great men. Our hobby will be lost without them Nick Garbett M1DDD

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Randy, was my mentor, he taught me the code, that got me through my general, he built me several antenna's and only 3 weeks ago, repaired one of my blown radio's. The whole ham community will miss them all, but down here in the charleston area we will miss them more than most. Randy, Ed and Pete, were members of TARC, the Trident Amateur Radio Club, we are all devastated, along with Dallas, whom I never met in person, but spoke to many times. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families at this tragic time. With a saddened heart we will log some entries in this weekends contest in honor of you all. May You RIP 73, de Paul NN4F ...-.-

Posted by: Paul - NN4F Ridgeville, SC

Tragic news on the eve of CQWW, the whole contest community's thoughts are with the family and friends.

Posted by: Darrell G0HVQ, UK

My heartfelt condolences to all the family members.

Posted by: Marvin W6OQI

My heartfelt prayers to the family and friends of these four men. God will care of all! Their keys may be silent on earth, but they are now operating for God from his great amateur radio station in heaven. 73, Scott W3TX

Posted by: Scott W3TX

My condolences to all family members.

Posted by: Stefano IZ5MMN/KI6RVQ

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. What a terrible tragedy. Roger MW0IDX K3IDX

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The amateur radio community have lost friends and they will be remembered each year at this time when the contest season begins. All of us worldwide will also think of the sons, daughters, grandchildren, supportive wives and other family memebers who suffered an untimely loss of their loved ones.

Posted by: Stan Stockton, K5GO

Very sad news, Condolences to their families

Posted by: Tomas EA8JF, Canary Islands

As the breadth of these comments show, the amateur radio community, in general, and contesters, in particular, are a worldwide family sharing a common interest, even if one does not know each other in person. As such, it is difficult to lose a member of one's family as we have in this case. My condolences to the family.

Posted by: Dennis McAlpine, K2SX, Pawleys Island, SC

Although I never meet these gentlemen in person, I did "met them" 42 times in the past three years on my radio, in radio competitions that both they and I enjoy. It is a great loss to the amateur community but an even bigger loss to their families, co-workers, and friends who knew them. The love, affection, and influence they shared comes through loud and clear after reading some of the 250+ messages left on this article. Their world-wide influence and notoriety can also be seen in the call signs that are posted in the messages. For those who are not intimately familiar with these "nicknames", people from the following countries and areas of the world have left their thoughts regarding the loss of lives: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, ,Columbia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira Island, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Sardinia Island, Serbia, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, and the Virgin Islands. RIP Pete, Ed, Randy, and Dallas. I will miss you too, along with your family and friends.

Posted by: Robert Chudek - K0RC near Minneapolis, MN, USA

The Araucaria DX Group mourns the loss our friends Pete, Ed, Randy and Dallas. Over the years our members have had the privilege of having them in our contest logs, both individually or as C6APR. The extraordinary extent of worldwide tributes in this page is a moving testimony of the exceptional human beings they were. Our prayers and hearts are with their families, hoping that their legacy of love, friendship and enthusiasm will warm and comfort the hearts of those whose lives were touched by them.

Posted by: Oms, PY5EG / PP5EG, president of the ADXG - Brazil

I am shocked and deeply saddened :*(. What a lost not only for the Ham Community! My Deepest sympathies to the families.

Posted by: UZ5UA Vladimir

Sincerest condolences to all of the family members and friends. tragic event for all HAM´s of the world. RIP

Posted by: TOMAS - YV1CTE

A very sad news for the whole ham radio contesting community. My sincere condolences to their families.

Posted by: Jacques F6BEE in France

May these fine ham operators RIP. A great loss to our hobby.. 73 forever my fiends! HK3CW Rob LCRA Board of Directors HK3Q, HK3T, HK3GAL, HK3W, HK3S & HK3CW.

Posted by: Rob-HK3CW

Very sad to read this news in the eve of the contest. My deepest condolences for family and friends of the group. RIP.

Posted by: Marko N5ZO/JT1ZO

Our deepest sympathy to their families and friends from Malta. Lawrence 9H1AV/9H79AV/9H9MHR and from the Malta Amateur Radio League

Posted by: Lawrence

My deepest sympathy to the families

Posted by: Maurice K9EE

We're still in shock about this terrible tragedy. Words cannot describe what we feel. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of these four great Amateur Radio Operators. Their presence on the air and in person will be greatly missed. 73, Alex KR1ST & Jennifer KG4KFV

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My deepest sympathy to our four colleagues' family and freinds.

Posted by: Bill Crowley, K1NIT, Farmingdale, Maine

My sincerest condolences to the family members of all four. I met Dallas many years ago shortly after I became a ham. He started out as an acquaintence and became a close friend. He helped me set up my station and he spent many weekends contesting with me until I moved out of the area and he set up his incredible station in Laurel. I came back to the area several times to contest with him there. When Pat (KW3Z) told me what happened I was just stunned. Two days later it still does not seem real and I have a huge hole in my heart. So many memories...the expeditions to Smith Island, the car trips to Philadelphia for the FRC meetings, the rides in that red corvette he had, having coffee with him and Lucy in their kitchen, working field day, antenna and tower work, fishing on his boat and the list goes on. To his daughter and grand-daughter, many, many thanks for sharing this remarkable human being with us. I know that I am a richer person for having known him, for being mentored by him, and for being known as a friend of his. Words cannot express what an incredible loss this is for his family, the delmarva community, and the amateur radio fellowship. For me, I have lost a friend. 73's Chief, you will be sorely missed.

Posted by: Carl Dennis, NX3A

Sincerest condolences to all of the family members and friends.

Posted by: Arek SP6OUJ

Only the forgotten will die. We will keep in mind our 4 HAM friends forever.

Posted by: Juergen DL5EBS

The Ham-community lost four friends. My condolence to the families.

Posted by: Celso, HB9TNW

This is so awful it defies comprehension. May these 4 great guys be where the signals are always strong and the bands never close... Geo W0UA

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Condolences to the Families...

Posted by: LZ3SM

My deepest sympathy to the families of all. Andrey RW9WA

Posted by: Andrey

Condolonces to their families for these great men

Posted by: Alfio - IT9BDV

Condolences to the families!

Posted by: ON6MG Alain

My condolence to their families.

Posted by: JUNIOR PERONDI PY5ZW

Condolences to the families. Very sad to lose 4 fellow radio amateurs this way..

Posted by: Coen, PA5KM

We will add C6APR as our first QSO during this week-end contest. A little tribute. I invite you to do the same.

Posted by: Eddie - EA3NY

My condolences to the families.

Posted by: Pancho EA5AWJ

This is sad news. My deepest condolence to their families. R.I.P Oleg YL3DW

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My condolence to their families.

Posted by: YL2SM

My condolences to all family members.

Posted by: Mario IK1LBL

My condolences to all family members.

Posted by: UA3LHL Sergey

My deepest condolence to their families and friends.

Posted by: Vlad RK3DTB

This is sad day for all of ham radio community and great loss for contesting. My deepest condolence to their families and loving ones. Rest in peace my radio friends. 9A2EU _ Zlatko

Posted by: Zlatko

My condolences to the families.

Posted by: SQ7RL - RYSZARD

My sincerest condolences to all of the family members and friends

Posted by: tom WV6E

To the families of these great men, please know that you are in our prayers out here in Montana. They literally made their mark around the world.

Posted by: Matt---K7BG

40 years ago this weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Dallas Carter for the first time. At the time I was attending college in Washington, DC, and somehow managed to be invited to operate with others from the Coast Guard Club station, K4CG, in Alexandria, VA. Being the new "kid" on the block I was directed to sit in front of the dead band radio most of the weekend. But I remember the kindness Dallas extended me, having me cover his position when he took breaks. My friend... RIP, your buddies Chet, Ron, Howie, and Bud mourn your loss, and will always remember you. My sincerest condolences to the families left behind by this terrible accident.

Posted by: John Crovelli, W2GD

My sincere condolences to all of the families. Ed K3IXD your memory will be in the hearts of the Firefighters you helped this year during our first field day in Summerville. You will be missed. Our prayers are with the families of all four men.

Posted by: Chief Gantt - KC4PPL

My condolences to their relatives and friends. Guys rest in peace, You were heading at doing what many of us competitive HAM´s like so much - contesting. A team missing due to an tragic accident, will always cast a dark shadow over a event. Despite the tragic way You passed, Your efforts will always stand! CQWW participators, allow me to plea when entering a log this year, let us remark it; In remembrance of, The C6APR team, Pete W2GJ, Ed K3IXD, Randy K4QO and Dallas W3PP. I had the plessure to QSO with W3PP myself.

Posted by: OZ6OM "Matt" - fellow HAM and airman

Pete Radding was a good friend to all on the Empire Slow Speed Net as well, and there for anyone in need. What a terrible loss. My deepest sympathy is with all four families. Pete, give W2WSS my very 73 up there...

Posted by: Anne WI2G and your friends on ESS

Deepest condolences

Posted by: Alex rw9wt

Sincerest condolences to all of the family members and friends from the 470 ARG in Sevierville TN

Posted by: Rick Sawaya Sr N4JTQ

Never knew any of these four hams personally, but I will always remember Dallas. I worked Dallas for my Delaware contact for my Worked All States award. It was the last one I needed, and he seemed very happy to give it to me. He is in my log book and his card in my album. We chatted for a few minutes, and he impressed me as a fine gentlemen who was so willing to help others. Dallas and his associates all will be missed greatly by our amateur radio fraternity. My prayers are with their families and friends for peace of mind during this troubling time. Rest in Peace Guys, we miss you. 73 de Gene AF3Y

Posted by: Gene Mack

Kindly note out of 240 comments thus far, yours is the only one that's out of line. How dare you?

Posted by: ONE of God's Angels

I am very sorry. You all have my deepest sympathy.

Posted by: Karl Bretz, K9BGL

My sincere condolences to the families and all. Never forget they were one of the best teams for DX contest.

Posted by: Skip JE2HCJ

My sincere condolences to their families, god bless you all

Posted by: PY4ZE Rod - Minas Gerais- Brazil

So sad to lose these fine friends of Ham Radio. Hope to work these calls again another time, another place. K8CIX

Posted by: Roger

Those of us in the amateur radio community have suffered a tough loss and join the other friends and family in sadness. RIP my friends.

Posted by: Ray K9RS

It has been over a day since I first read of the accident that claimed the lives of my brothers in amateur radio, including my friend Randy, and I am still having a hard time thinking about it. To the families of these fine men, please accept my deepest condolences during this time of your sorrow. You are all in our prayers for God's consoling touch. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Pete, Ed, or Dallas, I know they had to be men of good character and good will because Randy associated himself with them. I met Randy about 12 years ago when I, too, lived in Summerville. I found in him a kindred soul who loved to build a new piece of radio equipment, then use it enough to make sure it worked before moving on to the next project. In this endeavor Randy had “The Knack” needed to be successful. Randy was always giving and ready to lend a helping hand whenever someone needed it. I still have two antennas he built then handed to me saying “see how these work for you”. We would often meet for lunch with our latest projects on the table between us and discuss them and the plans we had for others. After I settled in Columbia, we would talk via cell phones about our latest projects as I drove on the highways and back country roads of S.C. and still manage an occasional lunch together. I will miss my friend and know that he would understand if, on a late dark night as we tune across the band and our memories intermingle with the signals coming in, till we are sure we heard a faint “73 de K4QO.” 73 my friend and God Bless de W4TCO

Posted by: Gene - W4TCO

We're deeply saddened by this news. Heartfelt condolences to the families; this is a tragic loss. 73 to all.

Posted by: Chip K7JA and Janet KL7MF

RIP. My condolences. 73

Posted by: KB1SXN

RIP. My condolences. 73,

Posted by: Alex Alper KB1RDL

Our sincere condolences to the USA radio amateurs families, and as a matter of fact to all the friends of our four lost contest participants. We have worked the Bahama's flagship contest station they operated many times in the past and will certainly miss them. Arnie CO2KK and Roxana CL2ROX from Havana, Cuba arnie at rhc dot cu

Posted by: Arnie Coro CO2KK and Roxana Marquez CL2ROX

My sincere condolences to their families. Guys, we will miss you and we will miss your signals this weekend and the next contests... Rest in peace Guido, ik2bcp - iu2r

Posted by: Guido, ik2bcp - iu2r

Rest in peace guys, will miss you this weekend on CQWW, sincere condolences to your families and loved ones. 73 Max M0GHQ

Posted by: Max

My sincere condolences to their families. I am shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of these fine men who shared a keen interest in radio contesting with many people from around the world. We will miss the QSO's from all of you.

Posted by: Jim, K3NK

Sorry to hear very sad news. Condolences to their families. R.I.P

Posted by: Andrei ZL1TM, Auckland, NZ

Our thoughts and condolences to their families and friends...

Posted by: Manuel EB7CIN, Sevilla SPAIN.

My condolences to the families of Pete,Ed, Randy and Dallas

Posted by: Stu MM0BSM

My deepest condolences to their families

Posted by: Tuka Py2bn

My condolences to all family members

Posted by: Yuri, UA9SP&RT9S

I've heard those solid gold High-Q loops worn just above the head work great DX at that altitude. Thanks for bringing joy to others over the years. You will be missed. My prayers to the families.

Posted by: John - N4EEB Ormond Beach, FL

In total shock, saddened I wont hear their voices anymore. I had contacted them many times over the years. My thoughts to the families over their great loss.

Posted by: Glenn VA3DX near Niagara Falls, Ontario

Our thoughts and condolences to their families and friends...

Posted by: Hans - SMØIMJ

I was shocked to hear this news immediately after it happened. I was really looking forward to talk to them this weeekend in the world wide contest, but that is not to be. Heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones - the world feels their loss!

Posted by: Prasad VU2PTT

My condolences to their families and whole ham radio community from Australia. Hope they are in place where no bad propagation ever and DXs call themselves now. Very sad ...

Posted by: Andy VK5MAV

My sincere condolences to their families! We will remember!!!

Posted by: Ark UA4CC

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the team. We know their calls and voices...and our loss is small compared to the loss experienced by their family members.

Posted by: Everett W6ABM for Tualatin Valley Contersters

My condolences to all concerned; from one who operated radio contests from the Bahamas five times, from Treasure Cay, 1989-1992.

Posted by: Jim Cain, K1TN/C6AFQ

Sincerest condolences to all of the family members and friends.

Posted by: K2DER

Our respect and condolences to the family and friends at this painful and sad time. We will pray for you and them.

Posted by: Radio Club Santa Rosa LU1UM

My deepest sympathy to their family and friends. Their lives have been a model for ham operators world wide. They will be missed.

Posted by: Bob - W6RTW, Riverside, CA

For the contest world this comes as very sad news at a time of great anticipation and excitement. These men were living their dream but it is a great loss. W5ZO Mike

Posted by: W5ZO

Sincerest condolences to all of the family members and friends. My heart aches - my eyes tear - my voice cracks... The pain of the loss will eventually be replaced by the joy of the memories... They were my family too.

Posted by: Vince K4AOC

May the Lord bless and comfort their families in this time of loss. I have known them from the contesting community and working them on the air. God Bless.

Posted by: Todd, WD0T

On behalf of the Rhein Ruhr DX Association (RRDXA) our sincere condolences to all their families and friends. The ham community has lost friends forever. Requiescant in pace.

Posted by: Hans, DL1YFF (Chairman of RRDXA), Germany

On behalf of the Northwest Chapter of PVRC I'd like to express our condolences to the families of these fine contesters. I deeply feel the loss of Ed, K3IXD. It was Ed, then Chairman of PVRC Northwest Chapter, who approached me regarding his upcoming move to SC. Everything that NW does today is directly attributed to Ed. He always looked forward to reading about his friends at NW.

Posted by: Bud W3LL Chairman Northwest Chapter, PVRC

My condolences to the families, for those real "big gun" friends lost.

Posted by: PP5VX (Bone)

My sincere condolences to their families

Posted by: Francesco

Very bad news .... My condolences to the family from RUSSIA ... de RV1CC

Posted by: Vladimir, RV1CC

Stunned by this sad and bad news. Condoleances to your families and best 73 to you our amateur radio friends. We will miss you.

Posted by: Sergio, IK4AUY (IR4B) Italy

Condolences to the families for their tragic loss.

Posted by: DH5PK

My deep condolences to families and friends. The big loss for all HAM community... R.I.P & eternal flight in the air....

Posted by: UR3CMA/UY7C

Condolences to the families for their tragic loss.

Posted by: IZ7NLN MIMMO

My condolences to the families of those lost. I have a few of these call signs in my log, and will miss these guys on the air.

Posted by: Patrick AE5PW

On the way to have fun...

Posted by: Göran Fagerström, SM0DRD

What a sad news today. My Condolences to the Famillies

Posted by: JAN SP7FRK PLAND

They guys never will be forget. My condolences to their families and friends.

Posted by: MIKE DL2F ( DL2FDL )

This terrible news hits me so hard. C6APR team, you will be missed and never forgotten. R.I.P. My deepest sympathies go to the families of our dear friends. Dragan K0AP

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Condolences to the families for their tragic loss.

Posted by: Dave 4BUO, England

My condolences to the families.

Posted by: Kaz SP2 GKQ

As fellow hams who have experienced the pleasures of contesting, DXing and the camaraderie, we are appreciative of the commitment of the team. Our hearts go out to these families and hope that God may bring you comfort in your hour of loss.

Posted by: Dominion DX Group K4VAC

My deep condolences to the families of the deceased worldwide well known HAM radio operators... Very sad... RIP fellow guys... Feco, HA8KW from Hungary

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My sincerest condolences to the families of the operators. A bad day for HAMcomunity. GOD BLESS

Posted by: EA1DR Oscar Luis

Deepest sympathies to the families of these fine hams from the members of the Willamette Valley DX Club, Portland Oregon

Posted by: Jim Cassidy, KI7Y

Condolences to the families ... R.I.P.

Posted by: Fabio IZ8FTW Italy

My sincere condolences to the families. Did see the news on the cluster yesterday and now reading this. All the best for the family.

Posted by: Marco PE2MC

Farewell to my good friend and former co-worker, who cajoled me into beginning my ham career at near age 60, who taught me most of what I know about HF and DXing, and then pushed me to Extra. Go with God, friend Ed, and maybe now you will have a chance to do some REAL DXing! Condolences to family, Judy and the rest. You WILL meet again!

Posted by: Gene K3CTR DN42mr

My sincere condolences to the families. R.I.P.

Posted by: Zigurds / YL2PJ

I was deeply shocked to hear this news today. I remember the outstanding signals over here in the UK from the W3PP station. These guys are going to always remain in our thoughts, and at G6PZ we will have a moment of silence for them this weekend. The comments on this page surely support my view that this is the best hobby in the world, and I am so upset that we have lost 4 of the best people who were ambassadors for Ham Radio. My best wishes to all the friends and families at this difficult time.

Posted by: Mark, M0DXR

My hartest condolences the families. The worldwide Ham Radio family will always remember them.

Posted by: Alex UX7CQ Ukraine

Condolences to family and friends in this sad moment. Let´s start the CQWW one minute later in memory of them.

Posted by: Alex LU2UF

Condolences to the families on this tragic loss!

Posted by: Bryon - N0XEM

This tragic news really hits home to all hams around the world. Our deepest sympathy to all the families.

Posted by: W7YAQ -- Bob, Sisters OR

My sincere condolences to family and friends. This weekend's CQWW is going to be in your honor, guys.

Posted by: Erik - K5WW

They guys never will be forget. My condolences to their families and friends.

Posted by: ANDY, YL2GQT

I had talked to Dallas W3PP 10-10 # 37430 while he was ststioned in Soutb Africa with a ZS6 call he was also a member of the 10-10 Orgimazation and the Springbok Chapter International He will be Greatly missed buy all that knew him and I know the guys in South Africe will miss he also So go in peace Gentelman and God be with you

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My sincere condolences to their families and friends. We miss you. RIP on pace.

Posted by: IZ0KRC Claudio - Rome Italy.

I did not know the gentlemen but they were fellow hams. My condolences, may they rest in peace.

Posted by: John Butler WA4SW

I knew Dallas from our many ham radio conversations and from our meetings in Dayton. You will be missed.

Posted by: Bill KH7XS/K4XS

To all of you who have posted your sympathies, I thank you. My dad was Dallas Carter. I had not met the other three gentlemen but know that they had the same love and passion for Ham radios as my dad did. Dad was so excited about this trip, he talked about it all the time. He joked that due to weight restrictions on the plane he had to take half the bristles out of his tooth brush and carry it in his shirt pocket. Although I miss him now and ask the big "WHY" question so many of us do... I know that dad left this world and entered the next with dear friends at his side and while doing what he truly loved. I am sure this will bring me some peace in the future. Thank you all once again for your kindness, support and caring words for all of these dear men.

Posted by: Debbie

I am just now coming to terms with the reality of this event. My condolences go out to the family’s of these fine men. Over the last couple of years I have been fortunate enough to operate Dallas Carter’s (W3PP) station for contest. I enjoyed his wisdom, and mentoring in the art of radio contesting. This loss will be felt all over the globe! 73

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Posted by: Andy PY1VHF

I knew Dallas only from many conversations and contest contacts we have had over the years. My call and his brought us together as did Ham Radio we both love. My condolences to the families of all that were lost. We will miss them all.

Posted by: Dick Hale, W7PP

May the family find comfort during this terrible time. I and many around the world send their wishes and prayers of support.

Posted by: Jim AA0MZ Wetmore, Kansas

My sincere condolences to the families of this tragic accident. This is a big loss to the ham radio community. These gentelmen will be deeply missed among all of us.

Posted by: Jason VO1JNS

Before 14 days I have had a QSO with Dallas W3PP.. DE on RTTY was my last state needed for TPA WAS. During the QSO I promised him to call C6APR in the CQ WW SSB. UnfortunateIy I can not fulfil this promise. Dallas many thanks and RIP. My condolences to your families and friends

Posted by: Karel OK2ZI

My deepest condolences to their families and friends.

Posted by: Ride, PY2TI Sao Paulo, Brazil

My condolences to their families. '73 to our sk friends rip.

Posted by: Sergio IK4JPR - Carpi -MO- Italy

my condolences to their families.

Posted by: hans, oe1smc, austria

If is such a horrible news :( we were all very shocked in our radioklub about what happend. Condolences to family and friends. Mimi OM4AQW Slovak republic

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This page is such a moving tribute to the lives of four fine men...

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My sincerest and deepest condolences to families for this serious loss.

Posted by: Massimo, IW3ILM - Verona, Italy

They all will be missed. My condolences to the families.

Posted by: Walter, DL4RCK, Germany

My sincerest condolences to the families of the operators

Posted by: Ryan, KC0WIR, St Louis

My Condolences to the entire C6APR team and their families. I new W3PP and K3IXD and they will be missed on all bands. This year our station will operate in honor of 'Team C6APR'. RIP Old Men de K3OQ.

Posted by: Jeff - K3OQ

This was a tragic even that hits home for all of the ham radio community involved in international contesting. They will be missed in the upcoming contests. Our thoughts are with the familes of these departed friends.

Posted by: Tree N6TR - Boring, OR

Very sad news, condolences to family and friends...

Posted by: Kees PE2KM The Netherlands

Our sympathies go out to the families and friends at this time of loss.

Posted by: Long Island DX Association

I was deeply shocked to hear about this tragic accident. My most sincere condolences to their families and friends. We miss you. RIP.

Posted by: Ben (DL5OAB) nr, Cologne, Germany

I grew up with the Steeble family. Ed's son is my best friend. Can't remember a time when I didn't know them. Wonderful, wonderful family. I can't tell you how many times or how many crazy methods were employed when Mr. Steeble (Ed) would ask me to help him stand up a new antenna in his yard! Bow and arrow, fishing rod, duct tape all come to mind. Stories I will never forget. I can't believe the incredible outpouring of support shown here. What an incredible community! My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the Radding, Hargenradar, Steeble, and Carter's. I can't imagine what you're going through but know you are being thought of around the world. Godspeed

Posted by: Jeff

I wanted to extend my thanks, on behalf of my family (Dallas Carter W3PP) to all of those in the ham-radio community, and others who have posted here, your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. To see how much recognition these men have received is truely astounding. My thoughts go out to the other men, and to their loving families. Uncle Dal, you will be sorely missed but forever in our hearts. Much Love, Meegs

Posted by: Megan Carter

My condolences to the families

Posted by: Luci , 9A1Z

a very great loss to the world of amateur radio, my most sincere condolences to the family

Posted by: Alfonso - EC7AKV

I only knew the others in passing, but Dallas (W3PP) will be especially missed. I first operated with Dallas back in the VS6WO days in Hong Kong (when Dallas was stationed in Bangkok). A few years ago, after noting DE was absent in ARRL RTTY RU, I e-mailed Dallas and he invited me to come to his place the following year and help hand out the DE mult. It was an absolute blast. He and his wife were such great hosts! RIP OM 73 de N4GN

Posted by: Tim (N4GN), Louisville KY

Our condolences to friends and family. From CS2P team. CT1FFU;CT1FJO;CT1BWU;CT1BYK;CT1EKD;CT1DXQ;CT1AGS;CT2JLV;CT1BXT.

Posted by: Tony

R.I.P condolences to families and friends..

Posted by: George OK2EW / Czech republic / Europe

Deep condolences , friends and relatives! RIP brothers! Accept this as my family lost....

Posted by: Nick LZ1JY

My condolences to all family members.

Posted by: Kazimir, EW4MM

Terribly sad news at the loss of 4 excellent operators. They will be missed! Deepest condolences from the UK to the four families.

Posted by: Brian Gale G3UJE / G5D

My condolences to all of the family members

Posted by: Kamil

My sincer condolences to the families EA1FCR DX TEAM ( AM1T ) EA1FCR - EA1CMF - EB1CHL - EB1DPB - EB1GCA

Posted by: Luis

My very deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends for your great loss. Although I didn't know them personally, I shed tears this morning knowing they were my 'brothers in Amateur Radio'... a great hobby/service. May their memory and passion endure...

Posted by: George Pituras, W8KQE in Ohio

My sincer condolences to the families of these fine men. You guys will be missed.

Posted by: Gene, N9TF

Gone, but the C6APR team will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace, our friends of the C6APR team and the Ham Radio Cummunity.

Posted by: W1IG - CTRI Contest Group

The loss of four members of the fraternity is sad knowing those keys now remain silent -- Condolences to all the family members -- 73 de SLM //

Posted by: WB4SLM

My condolences to all of the family members.

Posted by: Dave Dubinsky (N0LIW) Minneapolis

I am very sorry for this loss. My warmest condolences to all family members and friends. Now They are like a wisper in the wind. Rest in Peace.

Posted by: Jack SQ9OKV Poland

Terrible news. Our prayers are with the families.

Posted by: Marcelo, PY1KN - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What tradegy - spoken with so many times and never met, other than on the air. You will be sadly missed. Sincerest condolences to all the families.

Posted by: Lionel - G5LP

Reading all of the comments, condolences, love, & support from all,especially so many from the Ham Radio community all over the world, is an awesome tribute to these 4 men who met their untimely deaths in route to compete, a trip they generally made twice each year. May God comfort the family & friends of each of these men as only he can.

Posted by: A Loving Family Member of 1 of the passengers

My condolences to all family members.

Posted by: Dominik

GOD BE WITH THE FAMILIES OF OUR BROTHER HAMS. THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE AT THIS THEIR TIME OF NEED. THEY WILL BE MISSED.

Posted by: CFHERYL-KD0HUC

My sincere condolences to their families.

Posted by: Horacio Schvarzman, LW7DX

Very sad news. My condolences to the families. Siso, HK3W Liga Colombiana de Radioaficionados - L.C.R.A.

Posted by: Siso -HK3W-

i am still stunned by this news. my thoughts are with their families. rest in peace my friends.

Posted by: Steve, WM3O - Maryland

As a ham, pilot and contester and resident of Delaware this story packs quite a punch. I will hold all of these men in the light.

Posted by: Jim Friel K3SXA, Townsend, DE

My condolences to all family members

Posted by: N3FTW

Our Condolances to their Families from a PESCARA HAM Radio Group.- Sincerely,Justin

Posted by: IK6BGJ, Justin

May they rest in peace. My prayers and thoughts are with the families and friends as they deal with this tragedy.

Posted by: Ralph K2PF

My condolences to the families. George KI4TXO

Posted by: KI4TXO Florida

My condolences to all family members, Rest in Peace, Christian Kieffer, LX1KC - Luxembourg

Posted by: lx1kc

My condolences to all family members.

Posted by: Pawel - SP8OV

My sincere condolences to their families

Posted by: EA2DNY op:ivan

Rest in peace guys. We will miss you on the bands. May Good take care of your souls. My condeloces to the families. 73's

Posted by: Simone IV3NVN

A special thought to C6APR team ,my condolences to families.. WE'LL NOT FORGET YOU..embrace u.. ... -.-

Posted by: Simon, IS0AFM

My sincere condolences to their families,

Posted by: CARLOS - PY 2 XC

My deepest sympathy and codolances to families and friends

Posted by: Dave VK4NDX Australia

How big is HAM radio!!!, How many friends here. Incredible. That´s what they liked, have lots of friends all over the world. They got it. Rest in peace.

Posted by: Eddie. EA3NY - SPAIN

Very sad news. My condolences to the families. I will work the CQWW this weekend in team memory. Andre PYØFF

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Gone, but not forgotten. May you rest in peace, our friends of C6APR

Posted by: Ed, NT2X

My Condolences

Posted by: Sergey UA9TT

Our prayers go out to the families of these renouned Radio-Sport Competitors. Bert, K6CSL, Northern California Contest Club

Posted by: Bert H. Cook, K6CSL

The Wave Master Team A.R.I. Torino Dx Group get a condolences to the family.

Posted by: IW1FGZ Alex and the Wave Master Team

Very sad news. My condolences to the families. SQ6IYR

Posted by: Rafal SQ6IYR

My condolences to all family members.

Posted by: james soto

THIS NEWS PUT THE ENTIRE AMATEUR RADIO COMUNITY AROUND THE WORLD IN A STATE OF MOURNING....GOD MAY REST THEIR SOULS. THEY DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY......AMATEUR RADIO

Posted by: ELADIO - WP3MW - PUERTO RICO

Our Condolances to their Families from Sanremo contest club and from ARI Sanremo IZ1GAR/IG9W EMILIO IK1QBT/IG9X TONY I1NVU/IG9U CLAUDIO

Posted by: EMILIO

Very sad news. My condolences to the families.

Posted by: Martin, DL1ZU / K1ZU

My Condolences

Posted by: SP9LDU

My deeply felt condolences go to their families. R.I.P.

Posted by: Jo OE4VIE

Very sad news. My condolences to the families. Art IK7JWY

Posted by: IK7JWY

Deepest Condolences from KS1ANG & W0NQX, members of the Kansas City DX Club

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we became much more poor today,condolences to the familys from CQ3Z.Ct3 friendly dx group Madeira Island Portugal

Posted by: Nélio CT3KO-

R.I.P codolances to families and friends. From Madeira Island. Filipe Ferraz -CT3AB

Posted by: Filipe Ferraz - CT3AB

My condolances to the families

Posted by: john LU1HF argentina

Will be sadly missed by all Deepest sympathy to all the familys

Posted by: trevor collinson g1tdn

Very sad news for the families and for the Ham Radio Comunity. My condolances to the families.

Posted by: Juergen (Jo) - DL1AB

R.I.P. and my deepest condolences to the families.

Posted by: Jano om8jp

I have known Randy for a while now. Great guy. They all will be missed. Our condolences to the families.

Posted by: Ed N4ENT

First, my deepest sympathy to the families of these four great guys. I am so sorry for your losses. As a member of the ham radio contest community, I feel like I lost four brothers in this tragic accident.

Posted by: Blair K3YD

our deepest sympathy and codolances to families and friends.RIP!!!dear friends.

Posted by: frank kriel (zs1qrm)

Very sad news... My deepest condolences to their families from UA4.

Posted by: RK4FB

This is just too sad. We've lost some of our finest hams. This CQ WW DX contest can not be the joyful experience we were looking forward to. My deepest condolences to their families.

Posted by: LA5KO Roy Almedal

Can't believe there are no more strong sigs from this nice team here in Moscow. Met some of the guys in Dayton before. Deepest regret. STAY IN PEACE - YOU'RE SILENT BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN KEYS. My deepest condolences to your families and relatives guys.

Posted by: Dima, UA3AGW

R.I.P. and my condolences to the families.

Posted by: Fred PD0HNL

My condolences to the families.

Posted by: Jac, SP9JCN, Poland

Our condolances go to the families. We will miss you! 73 Holger, ZL3IO & the ZM2M contest team

Posted by: Holger, ZL3IO, New Zealand

Deepest condoleances to the hit family´s from Spain and Belgium. Willy

Posted by: EA5CSL / ON7TN

My condolances and prayers go out to the families of the C6APR team. 73 my friends and rest in peace.

Posted by: IZ8OGR Tommy

We have lost 4 friends. My condolences to the families

Posted by: IK7LJZ

Very sad news today.... My condolences to the families.

Posted by: IK0FUX Francesco

Our Condolances to their Families from 9A1P CONTEST TEAM

Posted by: Patrik 9A5CW

I'm very sad to read this tragic and terrible news. My condolences to the families!

Posted by: José Nunes, CT1BOH Portugal

Hamradio community has lost one of the best team :(

Posted by: Sergey UA6AA

unbeliveble amazing sad notice, no more words, I knew particularly Dallas, his voice and all the other are a reality that it will miss on air in every contest, to theirs family my condolences

Posted by: IK7YCE Pippo

We were shocked to hear whats happened. Our condolences to the families. RIP

Posted by: Markus - DC2YY

That was terrible news I read first thing this morning. It it a sad day for their families and for amateur radio. My condolences go out to the families, and we will miss them in the contests. 73, Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN Munich, Germany

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Our condolences, sad day for ham radio. Best Wishes from Spain. JIM

Posted by: JIM

I am shocked and deeply saddened. What a lost not only for the Ham Community! My Deepest sympathies to the families. Rudi/DK7PE

Posted by: Rudi Klos - DK7PE

What a sad news today.... My condolences to the families

Posted by: CT3KU ..TIAGO

Our Condolances to their Families from Ten Fifty Contest Group

Posted by: Claudio Ik5rlp Io5o Team Contest

Day beginnig with sad news. I know these peoples. We were worked many times. Just looked to my QSL boxes. We had contacts even on 160m. RIP my friends. We will miss you. Condolences for Your families....

Posted by: Sam LY5W (Kriemala, Lithuania)

c6 team condolences to the families.

Posted by: I2YBC

My condolences to their families. Rest in piece dear radio friends. Bojan Gligorov, YT2SMS

Posted by: Bojan Gligorov, SERBIA

My condolances to their families, Sad news, RIP friends!

Posted by: SQ9JKS

Very very sad.....Ham radio world will miss you guys. RIP

Posted by: Alex UX0LL

Very sad news. Condolonces from UA2. RW2F team

Posted by: RN2FA

What a sad news today.... My condolences to the families. Vic LY1A (ex LY2BIG)

Posted by: Vic

Truly a very bad news. Condolences to the families

Posted by: IN3KTT - Marco CASANOVA BORCA (Italy)

My Condolances and prayers go out to the families of the C6APR Team ! I Contacted last year !! Very sorry Silent Key ! 73's IW5EFX

Posted by: IW5EFX Leonardo Bartalucci

It happened, once again. I am very sad. It seems impossible. My prayers go to the families and friends of the C6APR team. Franco IS0VSU Sardinia Island (Italy)

Posted by: Franco Bachetti IS0VSU

Rest in Peace guys.

Posted by: Mike sp5it - Poland

Very sad news for ham radio comunity.My condolances to the families. Nelu - YR2X (contest team)

Posted by: Nelu - YO2LEA

World Ham Radio community lost them. Too early...

Posted by: SP5DDJ

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of four good men. They will be missed all across the world.

Posted by: Tim Childers, KB9FBI

Our condolences to their families, we miss them much, this contest will never be the same. I hopy they will guide our call uo there!! God bless Rick EA4ZK ( Spain )

Posted by: Ricardo EA4ZK

My condolances and prayers go out to the families of the C6APR team! As a competitor in the MM class, it was always a pleasure competing with Dallas' group in DE. Great guys now lost, God Bless. Mark, K1RX

Posted by: Mark Pride

Such a pity! It's a most traggic incident! They passed away for no specific reason, but just trying to do what all of us ham radio contesters enjoy most! They'll be deeply missed to our ham community and may their efforts and devotion to ham radio activities be a bright example to youngsters. My deepest condolescenes and sympathies to theie famililes.

Posted by: Efstathios Maliakis, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese, Greece

It is a real shock to the entire ham community. My deepest condolences to all the family members and friends of all the hams. Being from India i had worked them on the radio before. All you guys will be deeply missed and in our hearts forever.

Posted by: Pai, VU2PAI (Mangalore, India)

The four men who died were traveling to communicate with other radio amateurs around the world in an annual exercise. Their efforts were among the top in their field. We in the ham community will miss them and will remember their determination. Our hearts go out to their families.

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My Condolances To their Familis from Poland.

Posted by: Mietek - SP9NWN

These fine dedicated men will first of all be missed by their families, their beloved ones and close friends. The loss is needless to say, greatest for those who were closest. However, this is also a painful loss to the whole international Amateur Radio and Contesting community, who in sad days like this, for a while forget the struggle to be on top of the score lists, and simply for a while peacefully give these lost friends a time of deserved attention. Many of us are planning to participate in the contest that became the destiny of these fine men. We will compete as before, but I am sure many of us, in the middle of the dark night, on some lonely frequency with statics... would have done anything to be able to hear the voices of you, our fallen heroes come across to our receivers. Our dear Radio Sport friends and Amateur Radio brothers - be sure we all miss you tremendously and the memories of you will always be in our minds. Rest In Peace and we will see you again on another frequency another day...

Posted by: R3/SM6LRR, Mats (Moscow, Russia)

Sumamente tristes noticias. Hemos perdido a cuatro grandes de la radioafición. Very sad news, indeed. We've lost some of the greats. Condolonces from México

Posted by: Roberto XE1GXG --WB7AVF

This is a very sad event. 73 to the families and to those lost...you will be remembered during future DX competitions. 73

Posted by: Christopher KE5YQP

My deeply felt condolences go to their families. Going abroad for the CQWW Contest myself often, i feel a cold shiver down my back thinking about the incident. Knowing none of them in person, just losing members of the worldwide ham radio community makes me sad...vy 73 es 55 to C6APR

Posted by: Stefan, DL1ELY, Aachen/Germany

Very sad day for Amateur Radio and the Contest Community. My condolences for the Families. Jay Barcelo NP3N/XE1

Posted by: Jay Barcelo NP3N

I cannot believe it ! My condolances to their families. Tony - ik6oin-.

Posted by: Tony -ik6oin-

Very very sad day... This is a very deep lost for radio amateur community. My condolences to the family and friends.

Posted by: Remi LY8O

My prayers go out to family, friends and the team! I just can't believe their gone and in this way. 73 dear friends! SK SK N2RRA

Posted by: Eric Cuevas - N2RRA

The Ham community has lost a great team!!! Godspeed!! 73's

Posted by: James / K9APR

My Deepest symphaties to the Families. 73

Posted by: Dieter-PA0END Amsterdam/NL.

Go out to all the families of the team and a specail prayer to the Family of Dallas who I personal new and operated with. He will be missed by all that knew him....

Posted by: David - N3LOH

My condolances and prayers go out to the families of the C6APR team....Ted va3tsg

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To the C6APR team: Godspeed and we'll miss you. 73 de KF4GTA

Posted by: KF4GTA

There is no finer man than Pete Radding. I was blessed to meet him several years ago. I knew him first as a friend, second, as a wanted brother, and third, as everything else. He epitomized all of human good, and while I am struggling with happened this morning, I know in my soul that Peter's first thought was of Tina, and then of his passengers. I cry for him, Tina, Peter Jr., Nicole, family and grandkids....God, he loved you all so much...he was the glue for our little group....Gary, Marcia, Glo, Bonnie....let's not lose what he made possible for us. We are just a lucky, small part of the beautiful contribution Peter left behind....who would have believed....I miss him so much already....I am sure all of us do...Peter, God Speed....we will meet you at our wings' time.....Forever, your early, probably defecting, Corning contingency, but with the utmost love and forever being, Rich and Jill

Posted by: Rich and Jill Cope

I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to all the families, including the the team's extended amateur radio family. We will all miss their friendly ham radio spirit, and dedicate this years CQWW contests to their memory.

Posted by: Al - N1API

ESTAREMOS ORANDO PELAS FAMILIAS DOS RADIOS AMADORES , MINHAS CONDOLENCIAS AS FAMILIAS QUE DEUS AS CONFORTEM .

Posted by: JOSE GERALDO PU5ATX

Deepest sympathies to the families. 73

Posted by: Anne K1STM / John N1IWT

Like amny hams, C6APR is in my log book. My thoughts and prayers are with the departed and their loved ones during this time of loss.

Posted by: Chuck - WS1L

My prayers go out to the families of these men. 73, Lon - W3LK Naugatuck, Connecticut

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Hard to believe! So sad news... we will miss to hear them on air... Rest in peace! :-( Alfredo WP3C/NP4DX

Posted by: Alfredo Velez WP3C/NP4DX

This is devastating. My prayers go out to the families. Robert Forsman, WK5X Stuarts Draft, VA

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very sad news, LS1D team is shocked by this news, my sincere condolences to the family of these operators. very sad day. Tim LW9EOC LS1D "Six Stars Contest Station"

Posted by: Tim LW9EOC

I had worked these fine hams several times over the years, but I was personal friends of Randy K4QO and he recently helped me with an antenna project at my new QTH. I came home from work tonight and got this horribly tragic news, and still can't believe that I won't be talking to my good friend Randy anymore. All of you will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of everyone involved today.

Posted by: Scott Lithgow (KN3A)

These gentlemen will be sorely missed. They've gone QRT (stopped transmitting) way too soon! Farewell, Silent Keys. My prayers are with them and their families, along with the hams who knew them. May they rest in peace. 73, OM.

Posted by: de, AI4GK, Dan Fisher, Palm Bay FL

My condolances and prayers go out to the families of the C6APR team.

Posted by: Mark - N3GNW

What a tragic loss of members of our ham community. Our prayers pour out for the families. W5HAG

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I am so sorry. My prayers will be for family and friends. These fine amateurs became Silent Keys too soon. 73

Posted by: John Schumacher , N4DOU

On behalf of the entire Florida Contest Group, our deepest condolences to their families. This would have been at least their 8th operation from that site, operating since 2006 in both late July for the IOTA Contest and in late October for CQWW. More information on their planned operation can be found here: http://dx-hamspirit.com/2009/08/c6apr-crooked-island-bahamas-2/ Dan Street, K1TO President, Florida Contest Group

Posted by: Dan Street

I am saddened by the loss of our fellow ham radio friends.I am praying for the families whom are left behind.May God grant you peace! Clayton W4KVW

Posted by: CLAYTON

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with your families in this time. You all will surely be missed 73 eric wg3j

Posted by: eric

Ham Radio and the Contesting Community has in deed suffered a great loss. We'll miss all of you. My deepest sympathy to the families. Bob KT3RR

Posted by: Bob Matthews KT3RR

My deepest sympathy go out to the families of these great gentlemen. My God see them directly into Heaven. 73, Jack W4NF

Posted by: Jack O'Mara W4NF PVRC

Yall will all be missed and my deepest sympathy for the family 73 de N5VAG

Posted by: Anthony N5VAG Biloxi, Ms

My deepest sympathy to the families of all.may the lord welcome these guys with wings with open arms.

Posted by: cc

I love and miss you grandpa Dallas, I cant believe this happened. I am in a state of shock, I dont want to believe it happened. Fly with the Angels Grandpa!!!!!! Love Ber Ber

Posted by: Amber Parsons

A terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families.

Posted by: Bill KA8VIT

So sad...entire world wide ham radio community is shocked, Prayers are with famillies/

Posted by: Daniel YO3GJC/VE3GNO

This is a sad day in the Amateur Radio community. I recall logging the C6APR team over the past few years. They will be missed. My Prayers are with the families in this time of great loss. - KD4QMY

Posted by: George - KD4QMY

While not an active contester, I knew Randy, K4QO, through another software project... all four of the ops will be greatly missed, not only in the amateur radio community but in the community in general. My deepest prayers for strength and healing go out to the families of the four at this time of loss. The collective light of the world has dimmed with their untimely passing.

Posted by: Brad - NP4AI

W2GJ, K3IXD, K4QO, W3PP are all silent keys now. Seventy Three

Posted by: Jon Pearl - W4ABC

They will all be missed tremendously, my sympathy to the friends and family of some great hams. They will be missed.

Posted by: Frank Sellers N6AQ

My deepest sympathy to the families of all.

Posted by: PU5AAD

It was with deep sadness that I received this news this afternoon. Will be the first time operating the CQWW ssb and hoped to work one station in the Bahamas.

Posted by: Alisson Berkenbrock PU5AAD

My deepest sympathy to the families of all . HQ2W

Posted by: Dan M. Rodriguez

These were all personal friends of mine. Had worked from W3PP Dallas station many times. I cannot believe it.

Posted by: John Dize W3BJ

What a pity to loose, just like that, fellows avid contesters. My sympathy to our friends families. SV1RP

Posted by: George Vlachopoulos. Athens Greece

Such a loss. My deepest sympathies to the friends and families. I never had the opportunity to meet in person, but have spoken to each of them several times by amateur radio. I will miss them. My their souls rest in peace with the Lord.

Posted by: Ron, KK1L

This is a sad day. My deepest sympathy to the families. KE7VLC

Posted by: Orion

My deepest sympathy to the families of all friends (W2GJ, K3IXD, K4QO, W3PP). YT2ACA

Posted by: YT2ACA

My deepest sympathy to the families of all. AC7DX

Posted by: Ron Lago

My deepest sympathy to the families of all. VE7ABC

Posted by: Graham Shortreed

We regret this sad news. RIP, you will be greatly missed!

Posted by: UA3QLC

The four folks involved were well-known in the ham radio "contesting" community and were on their way to the Bahamas to participate in the CQ Magazine's Worldwide DX contest to be held this weekend. See http://www.cqww.com/ for details. All four will be missed greatly by the community.

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