BC-DX TopNews WWDXC #945 BC-DX 945

serious studies on radio propagation on lower frequencies, co-authored
books including
"Zenith Radio: The Early Years - 1919-1935",
"Zenith Radio: The Glory Years - 1936-1945" and
"Dangerous Crossings: the First Modern Polar Expedition, 1925",
and even made the front page of the NZ DX Times in June 2007. That issue
featured his pioneering DXpedition to Easter Island in March 2007.
In more recent times John was a leading light in the Ultralight Radio DX
field. Our hobby has lost a fine and generous man and we extend our
sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues.
(one of the countless commemorations; this via NZDXT Feb 15)
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my very good friend John. He was the
most articulate and enthusiastic man I have ever known. I learned so much
of life, art, history, architecture, common sense, and good humor from
him... not to mention our common bond of the radio monitoring and "DXing"
hobby over 24 special years. I am already missing him immensely.
(Guy Atkins-WA-USA, dxld Feb 11)
I was very saddened to hear of John Bryant's passing. I always regarded
him as one of the pillars of the hobby. His expertise & enthusiasm will be
sorely missed. His drive for enhanced equipment DX performance was an
inspiration, especially for those of us not as technically astute as he
was.?My prayers and condolences go out to his family. I would like to
suggest some sort of memorial activity at the upcoming IRCA convention or
an award in his name. Just a few thoughts ... Vaya con Dios, Compadre!
(Craig Barnes, IRCA mailing list via dxld Feb 19)
John and I shared a common calling of university professor and a common
hobby of long-distance radio. In the 90's he visited me in Newfoundland,
and I traveled to Grayland WA for one of his famous radio get-togethers.
John was a man with enthusiasm, intelligence, humor, and generosity. I am
very deeply saddened by his sudden demise, and I offer my condolences to
Linda and to his family.
(Jean Burnell-NS-CAN, dxld Feb 19)
Please accept my sincere condolences from London Ontario CANADA. I have
known John for well over 20 Years through the Radio Hobby, and most
recently became very close and worked with John on the Ultralight Radio
Front. John is truly admired throughout the world as a True Gentleman, and
his contributions to all the Hobbies and Professions he admired will be
forever cherished. Thanks John for making my life a little brighter. I'll
miss you pal!! Regards
(Robert S. Ross-Ont-CAN, dxld Feb 11)
Linda and Mary Ellen, please accept my most sincerest condolences. I was
so looking forward to the Bryants' living just across the water from the
very active radio community in Victoria and southern Vancouver Island. I
had the honour of knowing John for some twenty years, and of meeting Linda
on several occasions both at their wonderful Orcas Island home, and when
the two of you visited Victoria. No one would ever say a bad thing about
John.
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