Say what you want about Carl, but he is a hams ham.
I had been in a couple year war with him. To say we didn't get along would be an understatement.
He heard I needed a semi expensive cap (for a single dad of 2 kids on disability, it was unobtanium) to fix an amplifier.
Even when we didn't get along, a few of those caps showed up in my mailbox. Free.
Unsolicited. Just because a ham helps other hams.
He has a gruff exterior, but he's always there for someone when he can be.
I, for one, hope he's just taking a hiatus from the boards and reflectors. It wouldn't be the first time in the 25 years I've known his online presence.
--Shane
WP2ASS / ex KD6VXI