Mike Perry “Whisky-Mike" or "W-Mike” (from his former call , WM1K) passed away on Thursday night 11/5 surrounded by his brother & sister in law.
Mike battled testicular cancer, then brain cancer but the brain cancer returned. Within a week he was gone.
Mike was a long time member of YCCC. He loved CW & RTTY contesting, Field Day & DXing, classic rock and the Boston Bruins.
He cut his ham radio teeth at Bill Santlemann’s N1AU. From there he joined YCCC and enjoyed KY1H/K1TTT station many times. Mike helped Dave with lots of station, tower & Antenna projects.
Mike will be buried at Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers , you may send a QSL to the Florida address listed on QRZ. If you are inclined, you may make a donation to a cancer charity while notifying his family via his QRZ address.