I have been advised by family members that Ralph Held, K6QS, passed away this evening. Ralph was a U S Navy veteran and a long time amateur radio operator who resided in Coronado, CA for many many years.
Ralph was an accomplished DX'er and had many amateur radio friends around the world with whom he enjoyed ragchewing.
I met Ralph when I moved to Coronado in 1981 and though I moved out of the area 10 years later we remained friends. RIP OM and thank you for your service