I have known Dan since I was a Technician in 1974. He was my 1st contact, as a Tech, on 2m AM. We became good friends and chatted frequently on the phone and on the radio. He loved to have discussions about the current radio and power amplifier technologies. He leaves behind his wife of 45 yrs, Karen WB9YCW, family and many nieces and nephews. He is a Motorola alum. He will be missed.