The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame was established in January, 2001 to recognize
those individuals, whether licensed radio amateurs or not, who significantly affected the
course of amateur radio; and radio amateurs who, inthe course of their professional
lives, had a significant impact on their professions or on world affairs.
2001 Inductees
1. Armstrong, Edwin Howard. Laid the groundwork for modern radio through
inventions such as the regenerative receiver, the superheterodyne receiver, and
frequency modulation (FM).
2. Bardeen, John. Co-inventor of the transistor, the basis of all modern electronics.
3. Brattain, Walter. Co-inventor of the transistor.
4. Clark, Tom, W3IWI (now K3IO). Leading authority on Very Long Baseline
Interferometry; amateur satellite pioneer, president of AMSAT, digital communications
pioneer.
5. Collins, Art, 9CXX/WØCXX. Founder, Collins Radio Co.; set the standard for
amateur radio equipment in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s.
6. Cowan, Sanford. Founding publisher, CQ magazine.
7. DeForrest, Lee. Invented the vacuum tube, basis for the growth of electronics and
radio communication.
8. DeSoto, Clinton, W1CBD. QST Editor, originated DXCC, credited with keeping the
ARRL alive during World War II, when amateur radio was shut down.
9. Ferrell, Oliver P. “Perry.” Propagation expert, CQ editor and propagation columnist,
founding editor of Popular Electronics; introduced propagation science to amateur radio.
10. Fisk, Jim, W1HR/W1DTY. Founding editor, ham radio magazine; set new standard
for amateur radio technical publications.
11. Gandhi, Rajiv, VU2RG. Prime Minister of India.
12. Garriott, Owen, W5LFL. Astronaut, first ham to operate from space.
13. Godfrey, Arthur, K4LIB. Entertainer, TV host
14. Goldwater, Barry, K7UGA. U.S. Senator, 1964 Republican Presidential Candidate;
amateur radio’s leading proponent in Washington.
15. Gonsett, Faust, W6VR. Amateur radio author and technician, founder, Gonset
Laboratories; brought affordable VHF equipment to amateur market.
16. Green, Wayne, W2NSD. Founding editor/publisher, 73 magazine; former CQ
editor/columnist; published Byte, the first consumer computer magazine.
17. Gross, Al, W8PAL. Invented handheld radio transceiver (walkie-talkie), telephone
pager, and cordless telephone.
18. Hertz, Heinrich. Set the stage for radio by proving that electricity can travel in
waves, developing the concepts of frequency and wavelength. The Hertz is the
international unit of frequency.
19. Hoover, Herbert Jr., W6ZH. U.S. Under-Secretary of State; ARRL President.
20. Hussein Ibn Talal, JY1. King of Jordan.
21. Jacobs, George. W3ASK. Radio propagation expert, CQ columnist for 50 years,
amateur satellite pioneer. HF broadcast
engineering expert, developed Voice of America’s worldwide broadcasting system.
22. Juan Carlos de Borbon, EAØJC. King of Spain.
23. Jue, Martin, K5FLU. Founder and President, MFJ Enterprises; changed the way
amateurs buy station accessories.
24. Karn, Phil, KA9Q. Developed basis for wirelessinternet communications by
adapting Internet communications protocol (TCP/IP) for radio use;
25. Kraus, John, W8JK. Authority on radio astronomy, antennas; inventor of W8JK antenna.
26. Krenkel, Ernst, RAEM. Polar explorer, expedition communicator, Russian radio
hero, made first Arctic-Antarctic radio contact. (Note: RAEM was Krenkel’s
amateur callsign.)
27. Laine, Martti, OH2BH. Telecommunications expert, noted DXer, DXpeditioner, has
introduced or re-introduced amateur radio to several countries.
28. LeKashman, Larry. W2IOP/W2AB. President of ElectroVoice; manager at RCA,
Lafayette, and Bogen; early CQ editor.
29. LeMay, Gen. Curtis, W6EZV. US Air Force Chief of Staff, 1968 Candidate for Vice
President of the United States (American Independent Party).
30. Leonard, Bill, W2SKE. President of CBS News.
31. Marconi, Guglielmo. Developed radio into viable communications medium;
experimented with short waves, UHF, and microwaves before most people knew they
existed.
32. Maxim, Hiram Percy, W1AW. Co-founder, ARRL, founding editor, QST.
33. McCoy, Lew, W1ICP. Amateur radio writer, educated thousands about preventing TVI.
34. Morse, Samuel F.B. Developed the telegraph, the first viable electronic
communication system.
35. Orr, Bill, W6SAI. Prolific amateur radio author, historian, CQ and ham radio
magazine columnist, amateur satellite pioneer, editor of Radio Handbook.
36. Potts, John. Founding editor, CQ magazine.
37. Reber, Grote, W9FGZ. “Father” of radio astronomy.
38. Scherer, Bill, W2AEF. CQ Technical Director, developed antennascope and
brought grid dip meter to amateur radio.
39. Senti, Eugene, WØROW. As engineer for Collins Radio, invented the radio
transceiver (transmitter and receiver in a single package, with shared circuitry).
40. Shepherd, Jean, K2ORS. Entertainer, radio host.
41. Shockley, William. Co-inventor of the transistor.
42. Stoner, Don, W6TNS. Amateur radio writer, CQ columnist, amateur satellite pioneer.
43. Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ. ARRL Executive Vice President, noted DXer and contester;
has guided amateur radio through several World Radio Conferences.
44. Taylor, Joe, K1JT. Physicist, discovered binary pulsars, for which he won (along
with Russell Hulse, ex-WB2LAV) the Nobel Prize for Physics.
45. Tesla, Nikola. Developed alternating current as means of efficiently generating and
distributing electricity; also invented HF generators and the Tesla coil. Is said by some to
have beaten Marconi in the development of radio itself. The Tesla (T) is the international
unit of magnetic flux density (magnetic field).
46. Tuska, Clarence, 1AY. Co-founder, ARRL.
47. Uda, Shintaro. Co-inventor (with Hidetsugu Yagi) of Yagi-Uda antenna.
48. Vail, Alfred. Built Morse’s first telegraph, developed the code that bears Morse’s name.
49. Weil, Danny, VP2VB. Popularized DXpeditioning.
50. Yagi, Hidetsugu. Co-inventor (with Shintaro Uda) of Yagi-Uda antenna.
2002 Inductees
51. Baran, Paul, W3KAS. Invented packet switching, basis of Internet and other modern
communication networks; developed firsttelemetry equipment for NASA
52. Beverage, Harold, W2BML. Inventor, Beverage antenna.
53. Black, Gene, W2LL. Former Editor, CQ.
54. Brier, Herb, W9EGQ/W9AD. Amateur radio writer, educator, mentor.
55. Browning, Gus, W4BPD. Noted DXer/DXpeditioner.
56. Bruninga, Bob, WB4APR. Developer of APRS (Automatic Position Reporting System).
57. Campbell, Laird, W1HQ/W1CUT. ARRL Asst. General Manager and QST
Managing Editor; first amateur to use transistorized transmitters on 160, 40, and 20
meters.
58. Clark, Vic, W4KFC. Noted DXer, contester, ARRL President.
59. Clegg, Ed, W3LOY/W2LOY/W8LOY. VHF radio designer; founder, Clegg Communications.
60. Colvin, Iris, W6QL. Noted DXer, DXpeditioner, with husband, Lloyd, W6KG.
61. Colvin, Lloyd, W6KG. Noted DXer, DXpeditioner, with wife, Iris, W6QL.
62. Dannals, Harry, W2HD. Former president, ARRL, QCWA.
63. DeMaw, Doug, W1FB. Amateur radio writer.
64. Drake, Robert L., W8CYE. Founder, R. L. Drake Co.
65. Eitel, William, W6UF. Co-founder, Eimac, with Jack McCullough, W6CHE.
66. Ercolino, Mike ,W2BDS. Inventor, double-V TV antenna; founder, Telrex Antennas.
67. Goodman, Byron, W1DX. ARRL Technical Director; author, Antenna Handbook.
68. Grammer, George, W1DF. Editor, ARRL Handbook.
69. Halligan, Bill, W9AC. Founder, Hallicrafters.
70. Handy, F. E. (Francis Edward), W1BDI. Communications Manager, ARRL;
originated ARRL Field Day and Sweepstakes events, A-1 Operator Club.
71. Harris, Sam, W1FZJ. VHF pioneer, QST columnist; made first EME contact,
engineered Arecibo radiotelescope.
72. Hull, Ross, 3JU (Australian call). QST Associate Editor, VHF pioneer.
73. Inoue, Tokuzo, JA3FA. Founder and president, ICOM; brought many innovations to
amateur marketplace.
74. Jones, Frank, W6AJF. Writer, author of first Radio Handbook in 1930s.
75. Kahn, Al, K4FW. Founder, ElectroVoice; co-founder, Ten-Tec.
76. Klein, Perry, W3PK. Amateur satellite pioneer; first president of AMSAT.
77. Kretzman, Byron, W2JTP. RTTY and FM pioneer, longtime CQ RTTY Editor and author.
78. Lawson, Jim, W2PV. Legendary contester, amateur radio writer.
79. Martinez, Peter, G3PLX. Digital pioneer, developed AMTOR and PSK-31.
80. Maxwell, James Clerk. Developed equations explaining relationship between
electricity and magnetism; determined that electromagnetic fields propagate at the
speed of light, suggesting that light is an electromagnetic phenomenon.
81. McCullough, Jack, W6CHE. Co-founder, Eimac, with William Eitel, W6UF.
82. Meyerson, Leo, WØGFQ. Founder, World Radio Laboratories.
83. Millen, James, W1HRX. Product engineer, National Radio, developed HRO receiver
and designed its unique dial; founder, James Millen Co.
84. Moran, Fr. Marshall, 9N1MM -Jesuit priest, educator, and, for years, the only active
amateur, in Nepal.
85. Murgas, Fr. Josef. Radio pioneer; some say Marconi used his methods for effective
overland radio communication; holds 17 patents, including rotary spark gap.
86. Newell, Dick, AK1A. Invented Packet Cluster; changed face of DXing; wide
application in public service communication.
87. Newkirk, Rod, W9BRD. QST DX Editor, 1948–78; credited with first use of term
“Elmer” for a ham who helps others.
88. Nose, Katashi, KH6IJ. Noted DXer and CW contester; antenna expert.
89. Reinartz, John, 1QP/1XAM. Invented first practical CW tuner and other circuits;
introduced propagation science to amateur radio; participant in 1923 transatlantic tests,
radio operator for 1925 MacMillan Arctic Expedition.
90. Tenney, Skip, W1NLB. Founding publisher, ham radio magazine.
91. Tilton, Ed, W1HDQ. VHF pioneer, QST columnist.
92. Towns, Chuck, K6LFH. Amateur satellite pioneer; OSCARs I & II built in his garage.
93. Vidmar, Matjaz, S53MV. Designer/builder of high-speed (11 MB/s) amateur digital
network, several AO-40 satellite components, VHF/UHF/microwave radios.
94. Windom, Gen. Loren, W8GZ. Inventor, Windom antenna.
2003 Inductees
95. Baldwin, Dick, W1RU. As General Manager of the ARRL from 1975–1982, led the
ARRL delegation to the 1979 World Administrative Radio Conference (WARC-79), which
resulted in the creation of new amateur bands at 10, 18, and 24 MHz. Responsible for
much of the behind-the-scenes building of international support for the new bands.
President of International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) from 1982–1999.
96. Bartlett, Forrest, W6OWP. For over 50 years beginning in 1948, as a volunteer,
programmed and transmitted ARRL CW “West Coast Qualifying Run” for those unable to
copy W1AW to help promote code proficiency among his fellow hams.
97. Cronkite, Walter, KB2GSD. Retired anchor and Managing Editor of the CBS
Evening News, a position in which he became “the most trusted man in America.”
98. Denniston, Bob, VP2VI/WØDX. Leader of the first modern DXpedition (“Gon-Wacky”) in 1948; pioneer in 160 meter DXing; ARRL President, 1966–1972; IARU
President, 1966–1974.
99. Eaton, Noel, VE3CJ. First non-U.S. president of IARU; led IARU delegation to
WARC-79, helped build international support for new ham bands at 10, 18, and 24 MHz.
Active DXpeditioner from the Caribbean long before such operations became
commonplace.
100. Elias, Antonio, KA1LLM. Executive Vice President and General Manager for
Advanced Sciences, Orbital Sciences Corp. Led technical team that designed and built
the air-launched Pegasus booster as well as the X-34 hypersonic research vehicle.
Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2002 in recognition of his “conception
and execution of a new generation of Earth-orbit transportation systems.”
101. Hara, Shozo, JA1AN. President of Japan Amateur Radio League(JARL) for over
30 years. Helped guide development of amateur radio in Japan, which has more
licensed amateurs than any other country.
102. Hasegawa, Sako, JA1MP. Founder of Yaesu Musen Co. (now Vertex Standard);
pioneered technology leading to the modern SSB transceiver; introduced first AC/DC HF
SSB transceiver, FT-101; first 2-meter mobile rig with memory and first synthesized,
scanning, 2-meter handheld.
103. Hawker, J.P. (Pat), G3VA. Editor of “Technical Topics” column in Radio Society of
Great Britain’s magazine, RadCom since 1958; contributor to several editions of the
RSGB’s Handbook and A Guide to Amateur Radio, of which he has also been Editor
since 1958; prolific writer on radio and electronics for various magazines.
104. Johnson, Glenn, WØGJ. Orthopedic surgeon active as volunteer in Orthopedics
Overseas, training physicians in medically underserved areas such as Bhutan in
orthopedic surgery techniques. Also very active DXer from various locations around the
world. Helped with re-establishmentof amateur radio in Bhutan.
105. Neal, Roy, K6DUE. As science correspondent for NBC News, was instrumental in
persuading officials at NASA to allow amateur radio operation from space; key organizer
of SAREX, Shuttle Amateur Radio EXperiment (now Space Amateur Radio EXperiment)
coordinating group; active in production of various amateur radio promotional videos.
106. Rouleau, Bob, VE2PY. First to modify commercial digital communications protocol
for amateur use, leading to development of amateur packet radio. Part of group of five
hams who developed the Montreal Protocol in 1978, which was the first attempt at an
amateur packet protocol. Founder, President, and CEO of Dataradio, Inc., which
provides mobile data systems to the public-safety community and even has equipment
on Mars, transmitting data from lander to Sojourner on Pathfinder mission.
107. Smith, Ethel, K4LMB. Co-founder and first President of YLRL, Young Ladies
Radio League. Creation of organization was spurred by a letter from Ethel publishedin
QST in 1939.
108. van de Nadort, Lou, PAØLOU. Chairman of IARU Region 1 (Europe and Africa)
from 1975–2002; oversaw regional initiative to expand amateur radio in Africa; guided
region through tumultuous times after fall of communism and breakup of Soviet Union in
late 1980s/early 1990s.
109. West, Gordon, WB6NOA. Personally responsible for licensing thousands of new
amateurs through his classes; inspired thousands more through his license manuals,
club talks, and articles for various amateur magazines.
2004 Inductees
110. Burchfield, Jack, K4JU. Co-founder of Ten-Tec, along with Al Kahn, K4FW
(inducted 2002).
111. Carman, Ned, WØZSW. Co-founder of Handi-Hams, program to encourage people
with disabilities to become radio amateurs and to help them getlicensed and on the air.
112. Clarricoats, John, G6CL. Radio Society of Great Britain General Secretary, 1932–
1963; RSGB magazine editor, 1937–63.
113. Heil, Bob, K9EID. Revolutionized audio in rock music live performances, amateur
radio; tireless promoter of amateur radio.
114. Kneitel, Tom, K2AES. Prolific writer/editor on various radio topics; columnist for
Popular Electronics and Electronics Illustrated; editor of CB Radio and S9 magazines;
founding editor of Popular Communications; author of numerous radio books.
115. Milosevic, Hrane, YT1AD. Noted DXer and DXpeditioner; President, Radio
Amateur Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
116. Nurse, David, W8GCD. President, Heath Co., 1965–1980; led the company
through the heyday of the “Heathkit” era in amateur radio.
117. O’Laughlin, Sister Alverna, WAØSGJ. Co-founder of Handi-Hams, program to
encourage people with disabilities to become radio amateurs and to help them get
licensed and on the air.
118. Oms, Atilano de, PY5EG. Leader in amateur radio in South America, noted DXer
and contester, organized several major contest DXpedition stations.
119. Pasternak, Bill, WA6ITF. Producer, “Amateur Radio Newsline” for over 25 years;
founder and sponsor of the “Newsline Young Ham of the Year” Award program.
120. Pluvinet Grau, Miguel, EA3DUJ. Longtime editor, CQ Radio Amateur (Spanish
CQ); established credibility and reputation of magazine, which is a mix of original
material and translations from the English-language version.
121. Rohde, Ulrich, DJ2LR/N1UL. Prolific technical author, engineer, businessman.
122. Sevick, Jerry, W2FMI. Author, authority on transmission line transformers.
123. Shrader, Bob, W6BNB. Author, electronics expert; literally “wrote the book” on
Electronic Communications.
124. Villard, Jr., Oswald Garrison “Mike,” W6QYT. SSB pioneer, meteor scatter
pioneer, invented over-the-horizon radar, developed “stealth” technology.
2005 Inductees
125. Ambrosi, Mario, I2MQP. Prominent Italian amateur, author of many radio books,
QSL manager, top official of Italian national amateur radio association and Editor of its
magazine, Radiorivista.
126. Chambers, John, W6NLZ. With KH6UK, proved the existence of the California-Hawaii VHF/UHF propagation “duct,” completing the first 2-meter contact over the2500-mile path in 1957.
127. Cohen, Ted, N4XX. CQ author for more than 30 years, including many “CQ
Interviews” with top federal officials; propagation expert and co-author of The NEW
Shortwave Propagation Handbook; authored the first federal RFI bill to
become law (for which he was awarded the ARRL’s Technical Merit Award in 1975).
128. Ferraro, Bob, W6RJ. President of Ham Radio Outlet, major supporter of many
DXing and contesting activities, including all of the World Radio Teamsport
Championships to date.
129. Hargreaves, William “Bud,” K4HMV. “Father of the Polycomm,” designed (among
other radios) the first combined 6-and 2-meter transceiver and the first VHF transceiver
with a built-in VFO.
130. Harris, Chod, VP2ML. Noted DXer, Founding Editor/Publisher of DX Magazine;
CQ DX Editor.
131. Harrison, Ivan “Sonny,” W5HBE. Developed the “Carterphone” phone patch to
connect radios to the telephone network, leading to the U.S. Supreme Court’s
“Carterphone” decision, which opened the door for connecting all sorts of devices,
including computers and modems, to the telephone network. This paved the way for
widespread internet and e-mail access via “dialup” connections.
132. Marriner, Edmund, W6BLZ/W6XM. Author of dozens of construction project
articles in CQ, particularly about antennas and surplus conversion.
133. Meshevtsev, Boris, RV3IZ/EX3TM. Prominent (blind) Russian contester, DXer,
and author of radio books; also professional musician.
134. Moxon, Les, G6XN. Antenna developer, author of highly-regarded books on HF
antennas and “Modern Radio Technique.”
135. Sigmon, Loyd, W6LQ. Developed first radio traffic alert system, “SigAlert,” in Los
Angeles; precursor of today’s radio traffic reports.
136. Smith, Phillip, 1ANB. Inventor of the Smith Chart fordetermining transmission-line
impedances, still an essential tool for RF engineers and the basis for computer programs
performing the same tasks. Also invented the cloverleaf FM broadcast antenna, and a
transmission line matching stub, among his 20 patents; was also an early radar
engineer.
137. Taylor, Jonathan, K1RFD. Developer of Echolink, Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) network for linking repeaters and individual amateurs via the internet.
138. Thomas, Ralph, W2UK/KH6UK. With W6NLZ, proved the existence of the
California-Hawaii VHF/UHF propagation “duct,” completing the first 2-meter contact over
the 2500-mile path in 1957.
2006 Inductees
139. Bell, Art, W6OBB. Syndicated radio talk show host, regularly promotes ham radio
in his broadcasts.
140. Burdine, Walt, W8ZCV. Former CQ Novice editor (1955–1957, 1962–1966);
“elmered” thousands of new hams.
141. Cossiga, Francesco, IØFCG. former President of Italy.
142. Cushman, Les, W1BX. Founder, Cushcraft Antennas.
143. Dorhoffer, Alan, K2EEK. Editor, CQ, 1976–1999.
144. England, Tony, WØORE. Second ham to operate from space.
145. Ensor, Marshall, W9BSP. Helped track down German “Wolf Pack” submarines
during WW II by refining radio direction-finding (RDF) techniques; taught code and
theory to thousands of future hams via nightly “radio by radio” course over the air, 1929–
1939.
146. Evans, Clif, K6BX. Inspired sub-hobby of certificate-chasing; founded Certificate
Hunters’ Club (CHC) and developed the USA Counties Award with CQ magazine.
147. Fessenden, Reginald, VP9F. Father of radiotelephony; 2006 marked the
centennial of the first wireless voice broadcasts.
148. Hulse, Russell A., ex-WB2LAV. Shared 1993 Nobel Prize in Physics with Joe
Taylor, K1JT (inducted 2001), for discovery of binary pulsars.
149. Johnson, Edgar F., 9ALD. Founder, E.F. Johnson Co., major manufacturer of ham
equipment in 1950s and ’60s.
150. Kaul, Alan, W6RCL. Producer, NBC Nightly News; has covered many of the major
news stories of the past 25 years; longtime contributor toamateur radio promotional
videos.
151. Koerner, Wolfram “Felix,” DL1CU. Major player in rebirth of amateur radio in
Germany after WW II; co-founder, DARC; first Editor & Publisher, DL-CQ magazine;
later Editor & Publisher, independent QRV magazine.
152. Prasad, Bharathi, VU2RBI. Organized and coordinated the Andaman Islands
DXpedition in 2004 that turned into massive emergency communications effort in the
wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami.
153. Reeves, Hazard “Buzz,” K2GL. Founder, Reeves Soundcraft, oneof the major
manufacturers of magnetic recording tape for many years; President, Cinerama;
developed method of affixing strip of magnetic oxide to movie film, making it possible to
record pictures and sound simultaneously on one piece of film. Best known in ham radio
as a major contester, first inductee into CQ Contest Hall of Fame, 1986.
154. Rogers, Glynn “Buck,” K4ABT. Former CQ Packet Editor, helped popularize
packet radio, packet networking, and amateur radio digital communications.
155. Rutan, Dick, KB6LQS. Aviation pioneer; completed first non-stop, non-refueled
flight around the world aboard “Voyager” in 1986.
156. Sando, Louisa B., W5RZJ. Longtime CQ YL Editor and proponent of women’s
involvement in amateur radio; also wife/widow of Clinton B. DeSoto, W1CBD (inducted
2001).
157. Spenceley, Dick, KV4AA. CQ DX Editor, 1952–1957, provided first DX contact for
thousands of hams from his station in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
158. Sterman, Terry, W9DIA. Founder, Amateur Electronic Supply.
159. Trossman, Arne, W2DTJ. Former CQ Editor, helped develop Cosmophone, early
amateur SSB transceiver.
2007 Inductees
160. Catona, Phillip, W2JAV (SK). RTTY pioneer, inventor of the modern-day terminal
unit.
161. Flaherty, Paul, N9FZX (SK). Co-inventor of Alta Vista search engine.
162. Geloso, John, I1JGM. Italian amateur radio manufacturer.
163. Griffin, Michael, NR3A. NASA Administrator.
164. Hillier, James, ex-VE3SH (SK). Co-inventor of scanning electron microscope;
former head of RCA Labs.
165. Johnson, Herb, W6KQI (ex-W7GRA) (SK). Founder of Swan Electronics.
166. Lewallen, Roy, W7EL. Developer of EZ-NEC antenna modeling software.
167. Lindquist, Rick, N1RL. As ARRL Senior News Editor, he has been responsible for
the past decade for keeping the amateur community updated on new developments via
the ARRL Letter and the ARRLWeb news pages.
168. MacDonald, Copthorne, VY2CM. Developer of slow-scan TV (SSTV), author,
philosopher.
169. McArthur, Bill, KC5ACR. Astronaut who set various ham radio operating records
from the International Space Station,
including being the first person to complete DXCC from orbit.
170. Miller, Don, W9NTP. SSTV pioneer; developed (with KB9VAK) the first high-definition digital SSTV protocol and program.
171. Tristao, Louis, KG6VY (SK). Inventor of the crank-up tower.
172.Tucker, Durward J., W5VU (SK). Helped promote and popularize RTTY in the
1950s; oilman and Managing Director of WRR Radio, Dallas.
173. Weiss, Adrian (Ade), WØRSP (ex-K8EEG). Leading proponent and promoter of
QRP (low-power communications) in the 1970s and ’80s.
174. Winder, Farrell, W8ZCF. Transmitted first SSTV signals to MIR space station.
Active with MAREX (MIR Amateur Radio EXperiment) and Suitsat-1 planning teams.
2008 Inductees
175. Bertels, Gaston, ON4WF. Honorary President, former President & CEO, UBA
(Belgian IARU society); founder & President, AMSAT Belgium; Chairman, ARISS
Europe; Vice-Chairman, ARISS International; Chairman, EUROCOMM,
IARU Region 1 working group in European Union; “father” of ham antennas on
Columbus ISS module.
176. Cebik, L.B., W4RNL (SK). Noted antenna authority, prolific author on topics
relating to antennas and antenna modeling.
177. England, Gordon, ex-W3AWO. Deputy Secretary of Defense; former Secretary of
the Navy; former defense industry executive.
178. Giambastiani, Adm. Edmund, N4OC. Retired Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of
Staff.
179. Griffin, Gerald, MD, K6MD. Brigadier General, Medical Corps, US Army (Ret.), led
medical brigades and humanitarian missions in Iraq (Desert Storm), Bosnia, Kosovo,
Iraq (again); National Surgeon, Reserve Officers’ Association; Delegate to NATO
medical advisory committee; active DXer & MARS member.
180. Harris, Larnelle, WD4LZC. Gospel singer/songwriter; inducted Gospel Music Hall
of Fame, 2007; winner of multiple music awards, including five Grammy awards and 11
Dove awards.
181. Jensen, Lenore, W6NAZ (SK). Co-Founder, Young Ladies’ Radio League (YLRL);
made 67,000 MARS phone patches for service personnel in Vietnam.
182. Kanzius, John, K3TUP. Inventor of possible cure for cancer using RF energy;
process for possible use of seawater as fuel.
183. Margelli, Charles (Chip), K7JA. During many years with Yaesu, helped provide
equipment for countless DXpeditions; member of many DXpeditions; successfully
represented hams in Morse code vs. text-messaging competition on “The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno” in 2005.
184. Rand, Philip S., W1DBM (SK). TVI pioneer; author, Television Interference;
engineer, Remington-Rand (son of one of the founders); author, many articles in CQ and
QST.
185. Redd, Vice Adm. Scott (Ret.), KØDQ/A92Q. Former Director, National
Counterterrorism Center; Former Executive Director, U.S. commission on weapons of
mass destruction in Iraq; Former Deputy Administrator, Coalition Provisional Authority in
Iraq; Retired Commander, US Fifth Fleet; active contester and DXer.
186. Tether, Dr. Tony, K2TGE.-Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
(DARPA).
187. Touré, Dr. Hamadoun I., HB9EHT. Secretary-General, International
Telecommunication Union (ITU).
188. Townsend, Dr. John, W3PRB. Space program pioneer; former Director, Goddard
Space Flight Center; former Associate Deputy Administrator, NASA; former Associate
Administrator, NOAA; former President, Fairchild Space Co.
2009 Inductees
189. Baker, Bill, W1BKR. President Emeritus, WNET-TV (Thirteen), New York PBS
flagship station.
190. Barton, Loy. Developed class B plate modulation, primary method of modulating
tube transmitters for decades.
191. Bauer, Frank, KA3HDO. NASA Chief Engineer for Exploration Systems;
International Chairman, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS),
1996–2009; AMSAT VP Human Spaceflight, 1991–2009.
192. Bridges, William, W6FA. Laser pioneer; developed first “noble gas” lasers(argon,
krypton, xenon) and the dominant modulation system for feeding data into fiber-optic
cables; Professor Emeritus of Engineering at CalTech.
193. Fernandez Martin, Fernando, EA8AK. Member of the European Parliament,
representing Spain, 1994-present; former President of the Government of the Canary
Islands, former President of URE (Spanish IARU organization).
194. Floyd, George, WA4DGA (SK). Author of “Scratchi” column in CQ over four
decades. An engineer and executive at General Electric, he also wrote (also
pseudonymously) the “Lighthouse Larry” column in GE employee newsletters.
195. Haseltine, Eric, AB3DI. Former Associate Director of National Intelligence for
Science and Technology; former Director of Research, National Security Agency; former
Executive Vice President of Research and Development, Walt Disney Companies.
196. Hollingsworth, Riley, K4ZDH. Former Special Counsel for Amateur Radio,
Federal Communications Commission. “Cleaned up” the ham bands after 15 years of
neglect by the FCC.
197. Kilby, Jack. Inventor of the integrated circuit, which revolutionized electronics,
including amateur radio equipment.
198. Krischke, Alois, DJØTR. Prolific German author of antenna books. Rothammels
Antennenbuch, a 1000-page reference showing virtually every amateur radio antenna
ever designed, is in its 12th edition.
199. Maxwell, Walt, W2DU. Antenna designer (specializing in spacecraft
communications) and author.
200. Miller, Lt. Gen. Thomas, K4IC (SK). Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation, USMC
(1975–79), in charge of all Marine Corps aviation; “father” of short-takeoff & vertical
landing (STOVL) aviation in the USMC. Close friend of Sen. John Glenn; quietly
watched out for amateur radio interests on Capitol Hill.
201. Morgan, Wilse, WX7P.–Conducted first amateur radio license exam session
under the Volunteer Examiner program in 1984; helped get VE program approved; also
designed innovative antennas.
202. Parise, Ron, WA4SIR (SK). Astronaut and active ham in space. First ham to
operate packet radiofrom space and pioneered “telebridge” concept for making more
frequent school-shuttle contacts possible. Also helped develop Radio JOVE, an
educational program for monitoring natural radio signals from Jupiter.
203. Whitehead, Clay, W6WW (SK). First Director of the White House Office of
Telecommunications Policy in the 1970s; reshaped America’s television landscape by
bringing competition to the domestic satellite market and making it feasible for cable
companies to distribute their own programming via satellite.
2010 Inductees
204. Buchanan, Chester W3DZZ (SK). Developer of the W3DZZ triband trapbeam,
very popular with hams in the 1950s and ’60s.
205.Cotner, Calvin K4JSI. Retired Director of Operations for Comsat World Systems,
awarded the 2009 Aerospace Communications Award from the American Institute of
Aeronautics and Astronautics for “technical and strategic leadership” in international
cooperation in satellite communications from the earliest days to the present.
206. Dana, Forrest, 4AGR. Early Army Amateur Radio System member who (with
Ralph Hollis, 4AFC) provided critical communications after the Caribbean hurricane of
1928, maintaining a link with the War Department and providing information that brought
help from the Army and the Red Cross (2010 is the 85th anniversary of AARS, the
predecessor of MARS).
207.Harlan, Gene WB9MMM (SK). Amateur radio magazine publisher.
Editor/Publisher, ATV Quarterly; founder, Cyberham magazine.
208.Hart, George W1NJM. Former ARRL Communications Manager; chief developer
of the National Traffic System.
209. Hollis, Ralph 4AFC. See entry above for Forrest Dana, 4AGR.
210.Ingram, Dave K4TWJ (SK). Prolific ham radio author; Contributing Editor, CQ
magazine, 1982–2010, covering a wide variety of topics and transmitting through the
printed word his unquenchable enthusiasm for ham radio.
211.Kangas, Paul W4LAA. Business news anchor on PBS for 30 years; known as the
“Walter Cronkite of business news.”
212.Patz, Dr. Arnall ex-WA3EVC. Ophthalmologist who discovered and eliminated a
major cause of blindness in premature babies.
213.Schmidt, Howard W7HAS. First White House Cyber-security Coordinator.
Previously served in Bush administrationas Vice Chairman of the Critical Infrastructure
Protection Board and a special adviser to the president for cyberspace security.
214.Schneider, Bill K2TT. Chairman, Defense Science Board, a federal advisory
committee providing independent advice on scientific matters to the Secretary of
Defense; Under Secretary of State for Security Assistance, Science, and Technology
during the Reagan administration.
215.Smith Jim, VK9NS (SK). Noted DXer and DXpeditioner, author; longtime member
of the CQ DX Hall of Fame.
216.Smith, George AA2EJ. Inventor of the CCD (charge-coupled device) sensor,
which revolutionized digital imaging; co-recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics
217.Stenning, Mark AA1AC. CEO, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode
Island
218.Wilson, George W4OYI (SK). ARRL President Emeritus; ARRL President1992–
95; led ARRL portion of effort to create vanity callsignprogram.
2011Inductees
219. Bell, Dave, W6AQ—Hollywood TV/film producer; deeply involved in producing multiple
amateur radio promotional videos over several decades.
220. Brightman, Nate, K6OSC—The “spark” behind W6RO, the ham station aboard the Queen
Mary in Long Beach, CA. Through Nate’s efforts with the station, millions of people have been
introduced to amateur radio and thousands of hams have had the opportunity to operate from a
high-profile station. (He has also been heavily involved with Red Cross disaster communications
in Long Beach, spearheaded ham radio involvement in the Long Beach Marathon, brought demo
stations to all branches of the Long Beach Public Library, and taught amateur radio to visually
impaired teenagers.)
221. Ensor, Loretta, W9UA (SK)—Sister of 2006inductee Marshall Ensor, W9BSP; together
they aired lessons on Morse code and radio fundamentals over the radio between 1929 and
1941,and were responsible for helping to get at least 900 new amateurs licensed (a huge
number, considering that in 1935 therewere only 35,000 licensed hams in the U.S.). She was
also one of the founding members of YLRL—the Young Ladies’ Radio League—and a noted
DXer of her time.
222. Gunderson, Bob, W2JIO (SK)— Blind ham who was Editor and Publisher of The Braille
Technical Press in the 1950s; at the time, it was the only monthly electronics magazine for the
blind. Also radio-electronics teacher for 37 years at the NY Institute for the Education of the Blind,
recipient of GE’s Edison Radio Amateur Award for meritorious public service in 1955; developed
many pieces of electronics test equipment for the blind. He also appeared on
the TV program “This is Your Life,” but is perhaps best known as the “answer man” at Hudson
Radio on New York’s Radio Row, where he worked three days a week as a technical advisor and
consultant for the customers.
223. Mahony, Cardinal Roger, W6QYI— Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles, advocate for
immigration reform.
224. Margolis, Sylvia (no call) (SK)— Prolific CQ humor writer in the 1960s and early ’70s; first
public relations officer for Radio Society of Great Britain.
225. McElroy, Ted (no call) (SK)—World champion radiotelegrapher and key manufacturer.
Commercial telegrapher; still holds the telegraphy speed record of 77 wpm, set in a 1939
competition; manufactured namesake McElroy keys and bugs that were popular among hams
before and after WW II, and are still popular among collectors today.
226. Moorefield, Ron, W8ILC—One of the guiding lights of the Dayton Hamvention® for at least
the past 30years; national ham radio coordinator for the 1984 Olympic Torch Relay from New
York to Los Angeles; also a noted DXer and DXpeditioner; very active in public service in Dayton
area and beyond.
227. Raff, Malcolm, WA2UNP (SK)—Astrophysicist, aerospace engineer and biotechnologist;
developed some of the earliest DNA sequencing techniques and contributed software to the
human genome project.
228. Schmieder, Robert, KK6EK—Noted DXer and DXpeditioner, physicist, and ecologist.
Worked for 25 years at Sandia National Laboratories; founder and Expedition Leader of Cordell
Expeditions, research group responsible for the creation of the Cordell Bank National
Marine Sanctuary; author of books on island ecology and amateur radio DXpeditions. He has had
a Pacific rock formation and several types of marine life named for him.
229. Stodola, E. King, W2AXO (SK)—The “father” of EME (Earth-Moon-Earth communications).
Pioneer in development of radar; scientific director of the team that sent radar signals to the moon
in 1946 and received them back on Earth. These first radio signal echoes
off the moon proved that radio signals could pass through the ionosphere in both directions
helped pave the way for communication satellites and advances in radio-astronomy.
230. Taflove, Allen, WA9JLV—Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at
Northwestern University and a leading authority in the field of computational electrodynamics. He
is one of the principal pioneers of numerical methods for solving Maxwell’s equations and his
research and methods form the foundation on which many of today’s electromagnetic modeling
software suites are based, including programs for antenna modeling and high-speed analog and
digital circuit simulation. 2010 Distinguished Educator Award from the IEEE Antennas and
Propagation Society. Trustee of Northwestern U. Amateur Radio Society station W9BGX.
2012Inductees
231. George Badger, W6TC (SK). An expert in tubes and tube circuit designs; Marketing Director of
Eimac and later President of Svetlana. Badger was also an active DXer and wrote many technical articles
for the amateur media.
232. Bill Brown, WB8ELK. “Father” of amateur radio high-altitude ballooning. His work has blossomed
into “nearspace” programs not only among hams, but at many universities around the nation.
233. Robert Brown, NM7M (SK). Expert on 160-meter propagation, author for CQ and other
publications; retired UC Berkeley physics professor.
234. Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR. Chair of the Miami “Tropical Hamboree” hamfest for 45 years; ARRL
Southeastern Division Vice Director, Honorary Vice President; active proponent of improved amateur
radio public relations; principal on-site organizer (on behalf of ARRL as host society) of 1976 IARU
Region 2 conference in Miami Beach.
235. Richard Garriott, W5KWQ. Videogame designer, civilian space traveler, very active on amateur
radio from International Space Station; younger half of first U.S. father-son team to travel in space.(His
father is Owen Garriott, W5LFL, the first astronaut to operate amateur radio from space, and a 2001
Amateur Radio Hall of Fame inductee.)
236. William W. Hansen (no call, SK). “Father of Microwave Electronics.”Invented technology such as
the cavity resonator and the klystron tube, with made microwave communications possible; collaborator in
development of the first linear accelerator and nuclear magnetic resonance, basis for MRI medical
imaging.
237. Richard Kirby, ex-WØLCT/ HB9BOA (SK). Director of the ITUʼs International Radio Consultative
Committee (CCIR), 1974–1995—helped to develop global standards for HDTV, digital audio
broadcasting, mobile and satellite communications; previously Director of the Institute of
Telecommunication Sciences; Associate Director of the US Dept. of Commerce Office of
Telecommunications; Chief of Ionospheric Research, National Bureau of Standards, also Chief of Radio
Communications Systems Division.
238. Fred Maia, W5YI (SK). One of the architects of VE program, first FCC designated VEC;
editor/publisher W5YI Report; long-time CQ columnist.
239. Steve Mendelsohn, W2ML (SK). Communications Director, New York City Marathon, 1976–
present; former ARRL First Vice President, Director— led ARRL Part 97 rewrite effort in late 1980s (most
of which was adopted); New York Jets frequency coordinator— uncovered New England Patriots audio
“spying” scandal.
240. Larry Mulvehill, WB2ZPI. Photo journalist who has covered major news events around the world for
more than 50 years; CQ cover photographer for over 30 years.
241. Rowley Shears, G8KW (SK). Founder of KW Electronics in the UK; helped re-establish amateur
radio in
Germany after World War II.
242. Mike Staal, K6MYC. Antenna expert, co-founder of KLM and M2 Antennas.
243. Frederick Terman (ex-6FT, W6AE, W6XH) (SK). Microwave pioneer, partner with William Hansen
(see above) in developing microwave communications and linear accelerator.
244. Patrick Tice, WAØTDA. Manager, Courage HandiHam System, for more than 20 years; through this
organization, has helped thousands of people with disabilities become radio amateurs, coordinates
nationwide program to provide training and assistance.
245. Louis Varney, G5RV (SK). Inventor of the G5RV antenna.
246. William A. Wilson, K6ARO (SK). Appointed by President Reagan as the first U.S. Ambassador to
the Vatican after formal diplomatic relations were re-established in 1984 (they had been cut in 1867).
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