Re: [IRCA] [ABDX] WJDI 1620

[Tim Tromp <kilokat7@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for this Karl.  Few people probably know that the WJDI story goes 
back to 1970.  The hat you mentioned is indeed of special significance 
as it belonged to a close friend of "George", someone that mentored him 
in the field of radio at a very young age.  And his ability to design 
and build the 15kw transmitter by hand is beyond impressive. The WJDI 
story is an interesting one, as is the man behind the station.  I'm in 
the process of documenting the history of WJDI, thanks to information 
provided firsthand by "George", more to follow in coming weeks...

73,
-Tim

On 01/21/2014 06:08 AM, Karl Zuk wrote:
> I'm glad to know that "George" is still out there, too.
> A million years ago, I featured WJDI in my Monitoring Times column 
> "American Bandscan."
> I visited his home and saw his antennas and transmitters.
> The man produced the most beautiful metal and electronic work you 
> could ever imagine.
> He really was an artist when it came to construction and design.
> After his final tubes were worn out, he would bury them in his 
> backyard as a memorial.
> He loves radio and loves learning about design and propagation.
> Make all the comments you want about him being misguided being a pirate,
> but I would be hard pressed to find anyone else who could come close 
> to his workmanship.
> A beloved friend's hat would sit atop his big metal transmitter during 
> his broadcasts.
> "WJDI" was dedicated to his wife Judy who kindly followed along even 
> through the worst FCC threats.
> "George" has a great heart and a big soul. Long life to you, laddie.
> Karl Zuk  N2KZ

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