Fred was my Elmer. He taught me electronics, CW and what it meant to be a ham radio operator. He was 83.
Fred in his earlier days, helped develope color SSTV.
Besides ham radio, Fred was an accomplished Jazz guitarist and played with many great musicians until late in his life.
http://www.qrz.com/callsign/w8asf.
Thanks for teaching me the right way, Fred.
73,
Bill KA8VIT