Ken Christopher, better known just as Chris, was actually a good friend of my father, a non ham, and himself deceased many years now. However, Chris was always willing to befriend me in my early years in the hobby in the late 80's. I will remember him for his patience and intelligence in helping me with his solid knowledge of computers and radio, neither of which i am/was good at. I was sorry to hear of his recent passing, and hope Bev, his wife and family accept my condolences from here in 7-land.