Jim and I grew up together and along with another Jim (K9JWV) got our novice licenses in 1957. His first rig was an 80/40 meter, 15 watt homebrew transmitter and a Hallicrafters S20r receiver. Jim was a CW operator, DX chaser and a member of FISTS. He will be fondly remembered by all his friends.
Jim,
Thanks for many enjoyable CW QSOs and also the eyeball QSOs. I (and FISTS) miss you! 73 OM...
Thanks for being a good friend in youth Jim.
73's,
Bob W9RNA