TDE Joe, W5HS: Dorothy Louis called this morning to let me know that Art (Arthur Walter Louis, W5MMO) long time amateur radio operator and resident of Bellville, TX. passed away (Apr 12-13). He had been bedfast and suffering severe dementia for a long time. Funeral arrangements have not yet been posted.
A regular on 7290 Traffic Net and Gulf Coast Hurricane Net and in many emergency preparedness exercises in the past, an Elmer to me and many other active hams today, a mentor and friend, Art is officially a Silent Key now, although his key and mic have been silent a long, long time.


Field Day DE Stu- K5KVH: AARC Field Day at Red Cross (indoors with A/C) is confirmed for June 22 and 23, by Red Cross Director of Disaster Services for the Central Texas Region, Jose Dominguez.
Calling all Cars! DE George KI5X (who was THERE!) The first cellphone call was made 40 years ago as of Apr 14. First Cell Call
Dude, Where's my Car? Some Pottstown, PA Hams solving an RFI problem get some coverage on local news. Car Remotes 73 de W5LON- Tom K