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THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD: MIRAGE AND RF CONCEPTS FOUNDER
EVERETT GRACY, WA6CBA - S.K.
The man responsible for many pieces of equipment in the
shacks of so many hams has become a silent key at age 91.
Amateur Radio Newsline's Don Carlson, KQ6FM, brings us the
story of Everett Gracey, WA6CBA.
--
On Sunday morning, August 26, the Amateur Radio world lost a
gentle giant, as Everett Gracey, WA6CBA became a silent key.
For the many of us who knew Everett, it is loss unlike any
other. We have lost a great source of knowledge, but most
of all, a dear friend. For everyone else who did not know
him, the word "giant" is not adequate to describe him. His
contributions to the Amateur Radio world were immeasurable.
For those of you who ever owned a piece of gear with the
name RF Concepts or Mirage Communications on it, you held a
piece of his life and legacy, since he was a co-founder of
both companies, which he started with Ken Holaday, K6HCP.
Later in life Everett became a consultant to LDG
Electronics, who, according to Everett put out one of the
greatest automatic antenna tuners on the market, and are
sold world wide.
Everett spent most of his life in and around Reno, Nevada,
where he married his wife Dorothy on July 6, 1940. He was
devoted to her, since she was always first and foremost in
his mind. He took care of her in their later years, and
finally, it was his concern for her well being that prompted
his move from Reno to Grass Valley, California, so that her
care could be shared with medical professionals.
Everett was also a decorated veteran, who fought in with the
Army in Europe during WWII, and was awarded both the Bronze
Star and Silver Star for bravery in Germany. He was also
recipient of the Purple Heart. He was also author of
several books, "From A 13 year old Hobo to an Entrepreneur"
"My 20 Years of RV Adventures" and "Buying and Selling Real
Estate by Owner". One of my most treasured possessions is
an autographed copy of his autobiographical book, "From
Freight Trains to Airplanes", published in 1999.
Everett was always ready to lend a friendly hand with a good
piece of advice, Elmering and plenty of wisdom which helped
many a ham in need, and always seemed to have exactly what
they needed to complete the project, or get back on the air.
He even gave away parts used for fixing antennas and gear,
at no charge.
As a dear mutual friend of Everett's and mine said of his
passing, Everett, "I will miss you.you rascal..Oh, and while
you are winging your way around the heavens, and you had
best not tamper with my RF signal when I am attempting to
work DX, or someday, you and I will have a long discussion
about that!".
With sincere thanks to Joe Wolfe, WA6RKN for his informative
help, for the Amateur Radio Newsline, this is Don Carlson,
KQ6FM in Reno.
--
Per his request no service or memorial will be held.
Instead his ashes will be placed next to his wife Dorothy.
Everett and Dorothy Gracey had been married 70 years.
(KQ6FM, WA6RKN)
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